The Hourly Trader/Senior Hourly Trader position is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
This position conducts short-term purchase and sales transactions in an effort to minimize cost and maximize economic value of associated portfolios. Interacts with market participants to evaluate, develop, negotiate and execute business opportunities. Applies knowledge of electric market operations and trading practices and monitors markets (electric, gas and oil) information to ensure understanding of market opportunities and impacts on portfolios. Analyzes and reacts to current market and competitive conditions. Analyzes and evaluates complex energy transactions to ensure that all relevant aspects including energy price, transmission, counter party and contractual terms are favorable to and consistent with company guidelines for risk management. Tracks and enters all transactions into appropriate business systems by required deadlines. Understand and apply basic knowledge of generation assets and dispatch operations.
The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below.
- Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Hourly Trader
- Minimum 2 years experience in electric utility industry is preferred. Experience or knowledge of the wholesale power markets a plus.
- Strong knowledge and skills in quantitative analytical and problem solving with attention to details.
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
- Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
Senior Hourly Trader
- Must have 3+ years wholesale power or other commodity trading experience.
- Strong knowledge and skills in quantitative analytical and problem solving with attention to details.
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
- Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
Both
- Solid understanding of generating plant characteristics.
- Understanding of the fundamental mechanics of electricity and transmission grid operations. \
- Trading/Hedging experience in energy commodities or financial instruments is a plus.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts (including nights, weekends and holidays).
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business, Engineering or Finance; Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Dominion Energy
120 Tredegar St
Richmond
Virginia United States
www.DominionEnergy.com
