Spotlight power LLC is looking for Real Time Power Traders to join its growing power team based in Houston, Texas.

This position is responsible for supporting Spotlight’s Energy Management and Trading activity in the Real Time Power markets. The role will be responsible for managing existing positions from Day Ahead activity and well as generating income through Real Time Trading/Physical Arbitrage and the management and optimization of transmission positions.  The position requires working 12 hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Spotlight’s Energy Management and Physical energy positions on 24/7/365 basis to ensure all positions and activity are performing as expected
• Assist Day-Ahead Traders and Energy Managers with management and optimization of Spotlight’s positions and obligations, including offer strategy, fuel optimization, balancing, marketing and adjustments in ERCOT, PJM, and non-ISO markets in the East
• Coordinate all pertinent operational information to balancing authorities including unit availability, outage schedules, start-up and shutdown information, and communicate all necessary information to plant personnel, Independent System Operators, (ISOs), day-ahead personnel and customers
• Develop dispatch and pricing models to forecast generation power supply and load
• Provide P&L reports daily
• Procure short term and longer-term transmission
• Responsible for reliable trade entry and P&L reporting to management
• Coordinate and communicate with Spotlights Day Ahead and Term trading groups.
• Adhere to all company Risk Management Policies, staying within approved limits
• Maintain all required certifications to perform the relevant duties in the various markets

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or another related field
• One or more years’ experience with real time dispatch responsibilities preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; VBA a plus
• PJM Operator Generator Certification or the ability to pass the certification within 6 months of hire date
• Understanding of the principles of North American Power and/or Gas markets a plus
• Highest degree of punctuality and reliability
• Proven ability to take appropriate action within time constraints 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift schedule as part of a 24-hour, 7-days a week team

Spotlight Power holds all employees to the highest ethical standards and is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and honesty to ensure our success.