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Basin Electric Power Cooperative · 2 days ago

ENERGY TRADER (GAS) (LEVEL DOE)

Bismarck, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is seeking an Energy Trader (Gas) to support short-term physical trading and scheduling of natural gas. The role involves optimizing generation assets and market positions while assisting in various trading and risk management activities.

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Responsibilities

Assist with short-term physical trading execution and scheduling of energy commodities. Manages portfolios with significant value annually

Assist in the development of short-term physical, natural gas, and pipeline transmission positions

Support the short-term optimization of resources, ancillary services, and imbalance

Assist in the development, negotiation, and implementation of innovative plans for the acquisition or sale of short-term natural gas, and pipeline transmission

Support the development of short-term plans to optimize the BEPC or DGC “system”

Observe the natural gas industry regarding production, pipeline transmission, economics, and regulatory requirements

Assist in coordinating short-term BEPC and DGC physical hedging activities pursuant to the Cooperative’s risk management criteria

Support the analysis of market trends, pricing structures, supply-demand dynamics, regulatory developments, and key risk factors, such as pipeline transmission constraints, generation outages, and competitive pressures, to guide trading and origination strategies

Collaborate with risk and quantitative teams to proactively monitor and mitigate financial, operational, and market risks, ensuring compliance with risk limits

Support the delivery of market developments, risk exposures, and key performance indicators to senior leadership

Collaborate with quantitative analytics and operations teams to support commercial initiatives and ensure smooth execution of trading and origination activities

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Natural gas industry knowledgeEnergy Trading Risk ManagementMarket analysisRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Energy Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline

Basic knowledge and understanding of the natural gas industry, generation operations, marketing, trading, and natural gas scheduling

Develop strong working relationships with counterparties, control area operations, pipelines and all divisions within Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Subsidiaries

Develop an understanding of all policies and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and relevant state regulations, as applicable

Gain insight into all relevant North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) and tariff language within markets we participate

Gain general knowledge of Ventura, Bakken, and Canadian market dynamics

Competent with Energy Trading Risk Management (ETRM) systems, such as Allegro

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Travel may be required (up to 5-10% of the time)

Company

Basin Electric Power Cooperative

OUR MISSION We provide wholesale energy and services to our member-owners.

Founded in 1961

Bismarck, North Dakota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.basinelectric.com/

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