Hourly Trader/Senior Hourly Trader

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Job Summary

The Hourly Trader/Senior Hourly Trader position is located in Columbia, South Carolina. There is one position available which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidates' education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Hourly Trader

- Minimum of 2+ years of directly related experience.

- 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 5+ 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

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Math/Engineering or a related field.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Requires working 12-hour shifts to include weekends, night shifts, and holidays.

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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