Energy Trader 2 at BHE Renewables, LLC in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description:

Job Description:

The energy trader II develops power-trading strategies relating to the company’s business; strategies are executed by trading both physical and financial positions covering periods from the prompt month to the real-time market. The energy trader I is expected to take on a leadership role while maximizing the value of company resources.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages appropriate power-trading and offer strategies within the company’s value-at-risk limitations. Trades power and derivative products in a fast-paced environment in accordance with the company’s risk management policies and procedures. (25%)
• Analyzes the company’s physical and financial transmission power positions including availability of company owned generation resources, purchased resources and forecasted retail load requirements; develops, implements and executes appropriate trading strategies related to such positions to maximize the company’s return on assets. (25%)
• Understands cost structure of company-owned generation and the impact of such on the company’s trading strategies with specific ability to develop and execute profitable cross commodity trading strategies. (20%)
• Monitors regional energy markets including energy prices, transmission availability and unit availability and develops and implements strategic investments based upon such information. (15%)
• Develops external relationships with trading counterparties. Directs market research projects. Analyzes transmission positions throughout trading region. Develops and executes transmission strategies to maximize the company’s return on assets. Coordinates the use of company-owned or controlled generating plants and other resources with other staff members. Provides technical leadership to staff with special emphasis upon regulatory developments in the energy markets. (15%)
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business-related field. Advanced degree preferred. (Typically, six additional years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.)
• Three years of experience in the energy industry, which includes experience in one or more of the following: gas or electric trading-related experience, energy/transmission marketing or similar commercial experience and/or utility transmission experience.
• Leadership abilities, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as part of a team.
• Must be computer literate, experience with electric and risk management systems preferred.
• The ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment. Effective oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Some travel may be involved.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE Renewables. The management team of BHE Renewables reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.

Job Info

Job Identification: 10001278

Job Category: Energy Marketing & Trading

Posting Date: 05/24/2024, 02:28 PM

Apply Before: 06/30/2024, 12:00 AM

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 4299 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US | (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $115,900.00 - $136,300.00

Relocation Assistance: Available for this position dependent upon eligibility requirements

Business: BHE Renewables, LLC

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Salary:

$115,900.00

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