At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. **We have multiple positions available and can hire at one of three levels based upon the successful candidate’s experience**The available levels:  Staff Real-Time Trader/Real-Time Trader/Senior Real-Time TraderSUMMARYAs a Real-Time Trader, you will have the unique opportunity to play a crucial role in Portland General Electric's power supply management and marketing strategies. You will participate in monitoring reservoir levels, wind forecasts, and fuels supply to optimize generation resources, while also developing and submitting energy bids to commodity market operators. A successful candidate will have working knowledge of electric bulk power generation and transmission systems, as well as strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills. This dynamic position offers the chance to engage with cutting-edge energy market technologies and contribute to PGE's clean energy initiatives, making a real impact on the future of sustainable power distribution in Oregon.Key ResponsibilitiesStaff Real-Time TraderPower Supply Management - Participates as directed in monitoring reservoir levels, wind forecasts and fuels supply to optimize use of generation resources and arrange generation operations to meet load and reserve requirements for each hour; utilizes outage information to participate in commodity market dispatch of PGE generating facilities; develops and submits base schedules and energy bids to the commodity market operator on an hourly basis; assists in scheduling short-term interutility exchanges of power and related power products; begins to negotiate and purchase hourly and daily supplies of energy; identifies price/risk tradeoffs of various power system operating strategies; assists in implementing term and day-ahead contracts based on negotiated terms and developing day-ahead schedules for controllable resources.Power Marketing - Begins to negotiate real-time energy sales, purchases and wheeling arrangements with other entities, including hourly and daily sales of surplus power throughout the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC); assists in analyzing and developing near-term wholesale marketing and commodity market bidding strategies and identifying and evaluating price/risk tradeoffs of various power sale/supply/transmission scenarios; participates in implementing near- term wholesale market strategies to meet revenue objectives; monitors West Coast power markets to identify market information that will facilitate economic transactions.Accounting and Reporting - Documents and maintains records for PGE's Merchant Real Time Operations' activities and wholesale power transactions; assists in producing reports for governmental agencies, merchants, balancing authorities, accounting and contracting personnel and others as required.Transmission Management - Assists in redirecting and/or purchasing transmission to meet PGE's needs for Merchant Real Time Operations' activities and reselling PGE purchased transmission that is surplus; participates in providing for efficient and economic transfer of system resources within the EIM footprint and accounting for all transmission activities.External Relations - Develops working relationships with scheduling personnel, energy marketers and utilities to transact business.Real–Time TraderPower Supply Management Monitors reservoir levels, wind forecasts and fuels supply to optimize use of generation resources and arrange generation operations to meet load and reserve requirements for each hour; utilizes outage information to ensure efficient commodity market dispatch of PGE generating facilities; develops and submits base schedules and energy bids to the commodity market operator on an hourly basis; schedules short-term interutility exchanges of power and related power products; negotiates and purchases hourly and daily supplies of energy; determines price/risk tradeoffs of various power system operating strategies; implements term and day-ahead contracts based on negotiated terms; develops day-ahead schedules for controllable resources.Power Marketing Negotiates real-time energy sales, purchases and wheeling arrangements with other entities, including hourly and daily sales of surplus power throughout the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC); analyzes and develops near-term wholesale marketing and commodity market bidding strategies; identifies and evaluates price/risk tradeoffs of various power sale/supply/transmission scenarios; implements near-term wholesale market strategies to meet revenue objectives; monitors West Coast power markets to capture market information that will facilitate economic transactions.Accounting and Reporting Documents and maintains records for PGE’s Merchant Real Time Operations’ activities and wholesale power transactions; produces reports for governmental agencies, merchants, balancing authorities, accounting and contracting personnel and others as required.Transmission Management Redirects and/or purchases transmission to meet PGE’s needs for Merchant Real Time Operations’ activities; resells PGE purchased transmission that is surplus; provides for efficient and economic transfer of system resources within the EIM footprint; accounts for all transmission activities.External Relations Develops working relationships with scheduling personnel, energy marketers and utilities to transact business.Senior Real–Time TraderPower Supply Management Leads a team or personally monitors reservoir levels, wind forecasts and fuels supply to optimize use of generation resources and arrange generation operations to meet load and reserve requirements for each hour; assesses outage information and directs commodity market dispatch of PGE generating facilities; develops and submits base schedules and energy bids to the commodity market operator on an hourly basis; schedules short-term interutility exchanges of power and related power products; negotiates more complex purchases of hourly and daily supplies of energy; determines price/risk tradeoffs of more costly power system operating strategies; implements term and day-ahead contracts based on negotiated terms; develops day-ahead schedules for controllable resources; provides training and guidance on managing power supply to less experienced traders.Power Marketing Leads a team or personally negotiates all real-time energy sales, purchases and wheeling arrangements with other entities, including hourly and daily sales of surplus power throughout the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC); analyzes and develops more complex near-term wholesale marketing and commodity market bidding strategies; identifies and evaluates price/risk tradeoffs of very complex power sale/supply/transmission scenarios; implements near-term wholesale market strategies to meet revenue objectives; serves as an authority on the West Coast power markets and captures market information that will facilitate economic transactions; provides training and guidance on power marketing to less experienced traders.Accounting and Reporting Documents and maintains records for PGE’s Merchant Real Time Operations’ activities and wholesale power transactions; produces reports for governmental agencies, merchants, balancing authorities, accounting and contracting personnel and others as required; serves as an authority on energy marketing and trading.Transmission Management Leads a team or personally redirects and/or purchases transmission to meet PGE’s needs for Merchant Real Time Operations’ activities; resells PGE purchased transmission that is surplus; ensures efficient and economic transfer of system resources within the EIM footprint; accounts for all transmission activities; provides training and guidance on managing transmission to less experienced traders.External Relations Is recognized as an authority of the power trading/scheduling system and develops working relationships with scheduling personnel, energy marketers and utilities to transact business.QualificationsStaff Real-Time Trader:Education<ul><li>Requires a bachelor's degree in mathematics, finance, business, economics or other related field or equivalent experience.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Typically two or more years in the energy industry or related field. Experience preferred in generation dispatching or real- time operation of power plants or transmission systems.</li></ul>Real–Time Trader: Education<ul><li>Requires a bachelor's degree in mathematics, finance, business, economics or other related field or equivalent experience.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Typically five or more years in the energy industry or related field. Experience preferred in generation dispatching or real- time operation of power plants or transmission systems.</li></ul>Senior Real–Time Trader: Education<ul><li>Requires a bachelor's degree in mathematics, finance, business, economics or other related field or equivalent experience.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Typically eight or more years in the energy industry or related field. Experience preferred in generation dispatching or real- time operation of power plants or transmission systems.</li></ul>Driver’s license: RequiredCompetenciesStaff/Real-Time/Senior Trading RolesFunctional Competencies by Level:Working/Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of electric bulk power generation, transmission, and operating systems.Working/Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of regional electric utilities, Northwest and Southwest power markets and power and wheeling market pricing and practices.Working/Intermediate/Advanced skills in analyzing energy market conditions or trends.Working/Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of the theory, precepts, practices and requirements of balancing authority operations.Working/Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of contract law, rules and regulations.Working/Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of water management policies and procedures for hydro facilitiesWorking/Intermediate/Advanced skills in negotiating contractsWorking/Intermediate/Advanced computer skills in using spreadsheetsGeneral Competencies by Level:Working/Intermediate/Advanced analytical thinking skillsWorking/Intermediate/Advanced decision-making skillsWorking/Intermediate/Advanced diplomacy skillsWorking/Intermediate/Advanced problem-solving skillsWorking/Intermediate/Advanced written and oral presentation skillsPhysical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive DemandsApplies to all levelsCognitive:Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasksAbility to follow accuracy standardsAbility to follow through on decision-making tasksAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to communicate and problem solve when under stressAbility to respond and adapt to frequent changeAbility to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedbackAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvementAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasksAbility to successfully collaborate with peers, managers, and others within the organizationDemonstrates sound memoryAbility to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasksSchedule/Attendance:Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch scheduleAbility to work long hoursAbility to work a variable scheduleAbility to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weatherAbility to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendanceAbility to work shift scheduleAbility to work on-call scheduleDriving/Travel/CommuteDaily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)Office environment – Hybrid – 3 days in officeCompensation Range:$84,450.00 - $197,375.00Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click <a href="https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511">here</a>.Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting <a href="mailto:talentacquisition@pgn.com">talentacquisition@pgn.com</a> or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date.  Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

For generations, we&rsquo;ve been powering lives and we are committed to representing social, economic, and environmental progress. Energy is essential to everyday life and when disaster strikes, we&rsquo;re proud to spring into action to support our community. Whether it&rsquo;s powering our customers&rsquo; lives, fighting climate change, or responding in times of crisis, the stakes are high, but the work is incredibly rewarding. We&rsquo;re up for the challenge &ndash; are you? Not only are we dedicated to adapting to change, but we also create the positive progress we want to see in our communities. Our world and our industry are faced with new and exciting challenges driven by evolving technology, changing customer expectations and a shared desire for a cleaner energy future. Every day, we take new steps that get us closer to the energy transformation we want to see in Oregon. Why does this mission matter so much to the people who work at PGE? Because we live here, too.

Real-Time/Senior Real-Time Trader

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. **We have multiple positions available and can hire at one of three levels based upon the successful candidate’s experience**The available levels:&nbsp; Staff Real-Time Trader/Real-Time Trader/Senior Real-Time TraderSUMMARYAs a Real-Time Trader, you will have the unique opportunity to play a crucial role in Portland General Electric's power supply management and marketing strategies. You will participate in monitoring reservoir levels, wind forecasts, and fuels supply to optimize generation resources, while also developing and submitting energy bids to commodity market operators. A successful candidate will have working knowledge of electric bulk power generation and transmission systems, as well as strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills. This dynamic position offers the chance to engage with cutting-edge energy market technologies and contribute to PGE's clean energy initiatives, making a real impact on the future of sustainable power distribution in Oregon.Key ResponsibilitiesStaff Real-Time TraderPower Supply Management - Participates as directed in monitoring reservoir levels, wind forecasts and fuels supply to optimize use of generation resources and arrange generation operations to meet load and reserve requirements for each hour; utilizes outage information to participate in commodity market dispatch of PGE generating facilities; develops and submits base schedules and energy bids to the commodity market operator on an hourly basis; assists in scheduling short-term interutility exchanges of power and related power products; begins to negotiate and purchase hourly and daily supplies of energy; identifies price/risk tradeoffs of various power system operating strategies; assists in implementing term and day-ahead contracts based on negotiated terms and developing day-ahead schedules for controllable resources.Power Marketing - Begins to negotiate real-time energy sales, purchases and wheeling arrangements with other entities, including hourly and daily sales of surplus power throughout the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC); assists in analyzing and developing near-term wholesale marketing and commodity market bidding strategies and identifying and evaluating price/risk tradeoffs of various power sale/supply/transmission scenarios; participates in implementing near- term wholesale market strategies to meet revenue objectives; monitors West Coast power markets to identify market information that will facilitate economic transactions.Accounting and Reporting - Documents and maintains records for PGE's Merchant Real Time Operations' activities and wholesale power transactions; assists in producing reports for governmental agencies, merchants, balancing authorities, accounting and contracting personnel and others as required.Transmission Management - Assists in redirecting and/or purchasing transmission to meet PGE's needs for Merchant Real Time Operations' activities and reselling PGE purchased transmission that is surplus; participates in providing for efficient and economic transfer of system resources within the EIM footprint and accounting for all transmission activities.External Relations - Develops working relationships with scheduling personnel, energy marketers and utilities to transact business.Real–Time TraderPower Supply Management Monitors reservoir levels, wind forecasts and fuels supply to optimize use of generation resources and arrange generation operations to meet load and reserve requirements for each hour; utilizes outage information to ensure efficient commodity market dispatch of PGE generating facilities; develops and submits base schedules and energy bids to the commodity market operator on an hourly basis; schedules short-term interutility exchanges of power and related power products; negotiates and purchases hourly and daily supplies of energy; determines price/risk tradeoffs of various power system operating strategies; implements term and day-ahead contracts based on negotiated terms; develops day-ahead schedules for controllable resources.Power Marketing Negotiates real-time energy sales, purchases and wheeling arrangements with other entities, including hourly and daily sales of surplus power throughout the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC); analyzes and develops near-term wholesale marketing and commodity market bidding strategies; identifies and evaluates price/risk tradeoffs of various power sale/supply/transmission scenarios; implements near-term wholesale market strategies to meet revenue objectives; monitors West Coast power markets to capture market information that will facilitate economic transactions.Accounting and Reporting Documents and maintains records for PGE’s Merchant Real Time Operations’ activities and wholesale power transactions; produces reports for governmental agencies, merchants, balancing authorities, accounting and contracting personnel and others as required.Transmission Management Redirects and/or purchases transmission to meet PGE’s needs for Merchant Real Time Operations’ activities; resells PGE purchased transmission that is surplus; provides for efficient and economic transfer of system resources within the EIM footprint; accounts for all transmission activities.External Relations Develops working relationships with scheduling personnel, energy marketers and utilities to transact business.Senior Real–Time TraderPower Supply Management Leads a team or personally monitors reservoir levels, wind forecasts and fuels supply to optimize use of generation resources and arrange generation operations to meet load and reserve requirements for each hour; assesses outage information and directs commodity market dispatch of PGE generating facilities; develops and submits base schedules and energy bids to the commodity market operator on an hourly basis; schedules short-term interutility exchanges of power and related power products; negotiates more complex purchases of hourly and daily supplies of energy; determines price/risk tradeoffs of more costly power system operating strategies; implements term and day-ahead contracts based on negotiated terms; develops day-ahead schedules for controllable resources; provides training and guidance on managing power supply to less experienced traders.Power Marketing Leads a team or personally negotiates all real-time energy sales, purchases and wheeling arrangements with other entities, including hourly and daily sales of surplus power throughout the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC); analyzes and develops more complex near-term wholesale marketing and commodity market bidding strategies; identifies and evaluates price/risk tradeoffs of very complex power sale/supply/transmission scenarios; implements near-term wholesale market strategies to meet revenue objectives; serves as an authority on the West Coast power markets and captures market information that will facilitate economic transactions; provides training and guidance on power marketing to less experienced traders.Accounting and Reporting Documents and maintains records for PGE’s Merchant Real Time Operations’ activities and wholesale power transactions; produces reports for governmental agencies, merchants, balancing authorities, accounting and contracting personnel and others as required; serves as an authority on energy marketing and trading.Transmission Management Leads a team or personally redirects and/or purchases transmission to meet PGE’s needs for Merchant Real Time Operations’ activities; resells PGE purchased transmission that is surplus; ensures efficient and economic transfer of system resources within the EIM footprint; accounts for all transmission activities; provides training and guidance on managing transmission to less experienced traders.External Relations Is recognized as an authority of the power trading/scheduling system and develops working relationships with scheduling personnel, energy marketers and utilities to transact business.QualificationsStaff Real-Time Trader:Education<ul><li>Requires a bachelor's degree in mathematics, finance, business, economics or other related field or equivalent experience.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Typically two or more years in the energy industry or related field. Experience preferred in generation dispatching or real- time operation of power plants or transmission systems.</li></ul>Real–Time Trader: Education<ul><li>Requires a bachelor's degree in mathematics, finance, business, economics or other related field or equivalent experience.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Typically five or more years in the energy industry or related field. Experience preferred in generation dispatching or real- time operation of power plants or transmission systems.</li></ul>Senior Real–Time Trader: Education<ul><li>Requires a bachelor's degree in mathematics, finance, business, economics or other related field or equivalent experience.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Typically eight or more years in the energy industry or related field. Experience preferred in generation dispatching or real- time operation of power plants or transmission systems.</li></ul>Driver’s license: RequiredCompetenciesStaff/Real-Time/Senior Trading RolesFunctional Competencies by Level:Working/Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of electric bulk power generation, transmission, and operating systems.Working/Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of regional electric utilities, Northwest and Southwest power markets and power and wheeling market pricing and practices.Working/Intermediate/Advanced skills in analyzing energy market conditions or trends.Working/Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of the theory, precepts, practices and requirements of balancing authority operations.Working/Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of contract law, rules and regulations.Working/Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of water management policies and procedures for hydro facilitiesWorking/Intermediate/Advanced skills in negotiating contractsWorking/Intermediate/Advanced computer skills in using spreadsheetsGeneral Competencies by Level:Working/Intermediate/Advanced analytical thinking skillsWorking/Intermediate/Advanced decision-making skillsWorking/Intermediate/Advanced diplomacy skillsWorking/Intermediate/Advanced problem-solving skillsWorking/Intermediate/Advanced written and oral presentation skillsPhysical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive DemandsApplies to all levelsCognitive:Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasksAbility to follow accuracy standardsAbility to follow through on decision-making tasksAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to communicate and problem solve when under stressAbility to respond and adapt to frequent changeAbility to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedbackAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvementAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasksAbility to successfully collaborate with peers, managers, and others within the organizationDemonstrates sound memoryAbility to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasksSchedule/Attendance:Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch scheduleAbility to work long hoursAbility to work a variable scheduleAbility to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weatherAbility to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendanceAbility to work shift scheduleAbility to work on-call scheduleDriving/Travel/CommuteDaily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)Office environment – Hybrid – 3 days in officeCompensation Range:$84,450.00 - $197,375.00Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click <a href="https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511">here</a>.Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting <a href="mailto:talentacquisition@pgn.com">talentacquisition@pgn.com</a>&nbsp;or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.&nbsp;To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. &nbsp;Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

Real-Time/Senior Real-Time Trader

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