Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.
PSE's Energy Supply Merchant team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Associate Energy Trader position!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.
Job Description Responsible for assisting Power & Gas Supply Operations group in researching commercial issues and market proposals that impact PSE's wholesale commodity hedging and operations functions. Prepares various reports and performs analyses at the request of the management team. Provides technical and analytic support to the group to support regulatory initiatives, accounting oversight, etc. Supports Director in liaison initiatives between trading group and other PSE functions with respect to hedging programs, regulatory initiatives and regional energy market developments.
This position works a rotating 12-hour shift, both nights and days to provide trading coverage on a 7/24/365-day basis.
Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.
Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
Job Responsibilities Analyzes and assesses regional power and regional, national and global natural gas markets. Supports traders and schedulers in acquiring short-term transmission capacity. Analyzes various third-party transmission and exchange agreements and make recommendation to management. Helps manage planned or unplanned transmission outages. Represents trading group in various internal initiatives (Least Cost Plan, Resource Integration, Resource Acquisition, etc). Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a technical or commercial focus from an accredited 4-year college or university, or equivalent experience. Strong analytic and research skills. A basic knowledge of finacial and accounting principals. Good organizational and communication skills. Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment. Advanced spreadsheet and database computer skills. Desired Qualifications Knowledge of Pacific Northwest regional transmission system. Knowledge of Western Systems Power Pool (WSPP) agreement. Additional Information At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.
The pay range for this position is $69,600.00 - $108,100.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.
PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com) . Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.
Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.
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