Real Time Power Trading Senior I – San Diego, CA

Sempra Services Corporation


<div class="isg-job-description-header”>Job Description

Primary Purpose
Under general supervision, conducts and schedules market energy transactions in real-time to optimize profitability of Sempra Gas & Power Marketing, LLC (SGPM) generation portfolio or proprietary trading books in various markets. Monitors power plant operations and market conditions and responds to contingencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Works as part of the team to manage and optimize SGPM’s portfolio based on unit commitment plans, risk management principles, and factors not included in the modeling (e.g., changes in price, market depth, plant availability, weather, etc.) on a real-time basis.
* Executes real-time transactions (by electronic power exchange, proprietary software, telephone, brokers, etc.) for physical and financial energy products in CAISO, SPP, ERCOT, MISO and the PNW
* Inputs each transaction into an electronic deal capture system.
* Monitors real-time schedule adjustments and coordinates with market participants to account for deviations.
* Coordinates with the day-ahead staff as needed to resolve RT schedule issues, adjustments, etc.
* Updates the Fuel Supply Coordinator as needed for changes in expected fuel requirements.
* Supports the Day-Ahead electricity trading/scheduling function and gas trading/scheduling function as needed
* Participates in SGPM’s compliance program. Responsible for operating the Real-Time Desk in a manner that ensures compliance with all appropriate NERC reliability standards and SGPM procedures.
* Monitors and schedules power transaction with control area operators. Monitor NERC e-Tags for accuracy and adjustments.
* Provide power schedule updates and operational guidance to SGPM staff. Monitors control area operations and responds to operating contingencies.
* Analyze market conditions and status of the SGPM portfolio and prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
* Work a rotating shift schedule to cover 24×7 operations.
* Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

 

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