Generation Asset Trader II / III

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We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina’s (“DESC”) Economic Resources Commitment (“ERC”) Department within DESC Resources Planning has an opening for a mid level or senior level technical professional working in the Cayce, SC campus. The ERC Department provides real time electric dispatch guidance, operating cost data, fuel management, and unit commitment planning for Power Generation, Power Marketing, Electric System Control, and Fuel Procurement with an emphasis on inter-departmental coordination through electronic and inter-personal communications. This position is a critical part of the planning team responsibilities for the cost-effective dispatch of DESC’s generation facilities. Candidates must have a working knowledge of the FERC Standards of Conduct and Dominion Energy Code of Conduct (COC) as the communications requirements of this job include daily contact with internal personnel of many COC classifications.

The primary responsibility of this position is to develop and publish a daily unit commitment plan that balance self-generated and purchased energy to serve DESC retail load and wholesale obligations based on engineering parameters, cost factors, and system needs. The successful candidate will forecast electric load, coordinate generating plant maintenance schedules, operate a complex optimization model. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential for the seamless and timely flow of data into this planning team and sending plans out to Electric and Gas Transmission, Power Marketing, Natural Gas Procurement and Electric Power Generation. These functional skills should combine with technical judgment, business acumen, and personal responsibility to make the critical decisions needed to maintain the cost-effective and reliable operation of DESC resources operating within the Bulk Electric System. Decision-making is a critical skill in this position that directly and immediately impacts customers’ costs and influences system reliability. A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required. The successful candidate will work together with the ERC team of system planners to organize a variety of complicated input data, manage plant fuel supply, forecast load, optimize system resources, allocate off-system sales cost, and coordinate closely with other DESC departments. ERC planning is a 24/7 responsibility, working at least one scheduled weekend a month and some holidays, as well as unplanned after-hours work as needed. Since many tasks involve information from gas and electric markets, and marketing or transmission affiliates, this position will become knowledgeable of and adhere to federal and state rules and regulations governing electric and gas utilities. The successful candidate will also support other activities within the ERC Department, as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Trader Level II: 5+ years experience.

Trader Level III: 7+ years experience in the energy sector, with related experience in unit commitment analysis, generation dispatch, real-time or forward trading, transmission systems operation, and/or the management of generation assets required.

Other required knowledge, skills, and abilitiies:

- Demonstrated working knowledge of the delivery and trading of physical electric power, which is critical to successful market awards and in meeting load obligations.

- Demonstrated knowledge of power generation, power markets and compliance policies.

- Must possess strong analytical skills and business acumen, demonstrated ability to analyze several factors and market conditions effectively, and the ability to make sound market decisions efficiently, accurately, and timely.

- Must have working knowledge of evaluating and quantifying risk exposure and developing strategies to minimize risk.

- Must possess the ability to analyze needs, promote power supply strategies and provide consulting for internal system operators and power marketers.

- Must be detailed oriented, with the ability to communicate technical information to a variety of personnel, both internal and external to Dominion Energy.

- Must be proficiency in Microsoft Office products to include Excel, Word, and Access.

- Ability to work independently and display decision making skills and cooperation in a team environment.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines:Business, Engineering

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

PJM System Operator certification, preferred.

NERC System Operator certification, preferred.

Professional Engineers License, preferred.

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

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Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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