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Day -Ahead Trader ISO

Luminant
Sierra Office, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 May 2025

About the role

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Job Summary

Oversee Vistra’s PJM fleet commercial operations inside cash month, including day-ahead and real-time energy bidding for all PJM generation assets. This role involves direct coordination with plant operations, fuel supply desks, and PJM.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Development of all Day Ahead and Real Time submissions for PJM assetsCoordinate gas purchases with fuels team  and assist in managing imbalanceCoordinate coal inventory with Sold Fuel teamCoordinate with Operations to develop and optimize outage and testing schedules for the PJM fleet Provide thought leadership on operational and financial improvements within Asset ManagementSME on all PJM market rulesFollow and provide SME input to Regulatory on changes to PJM Market RulesServes as a resource for Adapt2 market submissions systems including development and maintenanceDirect other analytical projects and studies as necessary to maximize the value of the PJM assets.  Responsible for scheduling all physical power trades and other associated tasks. Assist in directing RT dispatch team on real time optimization of assets.Provide input to cash month P&L and analyze for adjustments to strategyProvide input into DSO modeling for assetsWork closely with compliance team on all PJM communications and submissions. 

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

•2-5+ years’ experience in Commercial Asset Management, Trading, or Market Analytics.Highly proficient in full complement of Microsoft Office products like Word and PowerPoint, and most importantly Excel (experienced in the creation and use of complex Excel-based models).The applicant should also be familiar with financial modeling, bid to bill software, and ERM systems. Must be able to work in an active, fast-paced, and open environment that is frequently noisy.Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.Knowledgeable of power and fuel marketsDemonstrated project management skills with the ability to guide and influence diverse project teams.Strong self-starter and taker of initiative with a demonstrable history of focused/timely successful completion/execution of key deliverablesExcellent interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills.Ability to work productively and constructively in a collaborative team environment.Position requires employee to be on call during non-standard business hour including nights, weekends, and holidays. General understanding of power plant operations, both coal and gas-fired plants.High school diploma or equivalentExperience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills Key Metrics•Achieve maximum profitability of Luminant’s specific ISO generation fleet intra-month

Job Family

Trading

Company

Luminant Energy Company LLC

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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