Energy Trader at The Walt Disney Company

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Energy, Utilities, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Knowledge of utility energy planning and operations
Understanding the fundamentals of wholesale bulk power markets
Proficiency with the OATI transmission and tagging scheduling platform
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Marketing or Finance or related experience
Preferred: 5+ years of wholesale electric market experience
Preferred: Experience with Southeastern power markets
Availability for on-call coverage of overnight hours and split weekend schedule
On-site in Orlando, FL

Responsibilities

Purchase electricity on an hourly and daily basis with favorable pricing and terms while ensuring compliance with operating procedures and risk management guidelines
Schedule purchased power including reservation of transmission and transaction tagging
Ensure accurate recording and reporting of transmission reservations, energy purchases, sales volumes, and pricing for invoicing
Reconcile the monthly purchase and sales invoices with external clients and prepare monthly summaries
Monitor electric system loads and available resources to determine short-term needs
Continually monitor the energy and transmission market for current and potential conditions
In-depth knowledge of power purchase agreements terms and conditions, operating procedures and risk management policies
Develop and maintain strong working relationships internally and with contacts across various wholesale marketing and trading organizations across the Southeast
Provide analytical support for short-term and long-term resource planning and procurement
Provide support for regional reporting
Provide support on an as-needed basis for natural gas scheduling
Provide updates and feedback to management on current and potential energy market conditions and other issues that may affect CFTOD
Short-term load forecasting, analyzing generation resources, managing power purchase agreements, and scheduling market energy in a manner that is reliable and least costly for CFTOD while complying with operating procedures and risk management policies
Providing analytical support for both short-term and long-term energy planning

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

load forecastingenergy tradingpower purchase agreementstransmission schedulingtransaction taggingrisk managementenergy planningnatural gas schedulingmarket monitoringinvoice reconciliation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

This is an on-site opportunity based in Orlando, FL.

What are the required skills for the Energy Trader role?

Required skills include knowledge of utility energy planning and operations, understanding of wholesale bulk power markets, proficiency with the OATI transmission and tagging scheduling platform, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and ability to initiate and maintain business relationships.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the work schedule like for this role?

The position requires availability for on-call coverage of overnight hours as well as a split weekend schedule.

What makes a strong candidate for the Energy Trader position?

Strong candidates will have in-depth knowledge of power purchase agreements, operating procedures, and risk management policies, along with experience in energy trading, market monitoring, and building relationships with wholesale partners.