Short Term Trader​/Dispatcher

Short Term Trader/Dispatcher I page is loaded## Short Term Trader/Dispatcher Iremote type:
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Dayton time type:
Full time posted on:
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R1061617
** Fortune 500 company
** that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning
** 14 countries**, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the
** Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators
** by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a
** Great Place to Work**, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly
** ranked #1 globally
** in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with **$12.7B in revenues in 2023**, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to
** 25 million customers worldwide.
** As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as
** 24/7 carbon-free energy
** for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

The Short-Term Trader/Dispatcher I is in charge of the strategic management of AES generation assets in the Day-Ahead and Real-Time energy markets within various Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs)/Independent System Operators (ISOs).
This is a role within AES Clean Energy Market Operations and is a 24X7 operation. Employees will work abnormal schedules which include nights, weekends, and holidays. Personal flexibility to adjust schedules as needed is fundamental.

This position is posted as a range of I-II. Qualifications, education and experience will be considered in resolving appropriate grade level.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Handling the Day-Ahead and Real-Time operations of the AES Clean Energy Portfolio.
* Dispatching generation based upon economic conditions and operational constraints.
* Developing load and wind generation forecasts.
* Scheduling the Day-Ahead bidding of power into the respective RTO/ISO market.
* Monitoring and analyzing market information to identify dispatching and trading opportunities to increase profitability.
* Monitoring weather forecasts within various RTO/ISO markets.
* Running dispatch and trade decisions with a continuous focus on balancing risk versus return to produce maximum profitability.
* Coordinating unit availability, outage schedules, unit start-up and shutdown times, and communicating all vital information to commercial operations, plant personnel and the respective RTO/ISO.
* Ensuring compliance with AES Risk Management Policy.
* Verifying transactions and settlement information and resolve discrepancies as needed.
** Education/Experience**### Short-Term Trader/Dispatcher I:
* Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a computer-related field.
* 0-2 years of energy experience preferred. Desired areas of expertise: power generation coordination and marketing, real-time scheduling and dispatch, or power trading.
* PJM Generation Certification preferred. If not certified, must have ability to become certified within six months.
** Knowledge/Skills
*** Knowledge of the wholesale power market.
* Knowledge of multiple RTOs/ISOs (PJM, CAISO, ERCOT, ISONE, NYISO, MISO).
* General knowledge of FERC and NERC rules and regulations preferred, but not required.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and tackle problems with limited supervision.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors,…