Associate Physical Trader

NextEra Energy is seeking an Associate Physical Trader in North Palm Beach, FL. This role involves optimizing near-term natural gas assets, monitoring market conditions, and executing energy trades. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration or Engineering. The position requires collaboration with various teams and includes after-hours responsibilities. NextEra Energy is committed to diversity and offers various employee benefits.
Requisition ID: 83978

Florida Power & Light Company is America's largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!

Position Specific Description
• Position is responsible for (aides in) near-term natural gas asset optimization
• Works closely with various teams within EMT including Origination, Power Trading, Analytics and Scheduling
• Develop and maintain relationships with various market participants
• Daily due diligence for market knowledge
• Responsible for after-hours and weekend on call optimization responsibilities
• Ensure alignment and compliance with all relevant management systems and Risk guidelines

Job Overview

This job is responsible for transacting short-term energy or gas purchases/sales. Employees in this role develop, communicate, and execute trading strategies with guidance.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Monitors market conditions and analyzes transactions to help in identifying and executing energy trades
• Ensures transaction terms are beneficial to the organization and meet risk guidelines
• Optimizes economics to assure minimum energy supply costs and maximizes profits for generation portfolio
• Determines generation requirements and coordinates fuel procurement to meet obligations
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's - Business Administration
• Bachelor's - Engineering
• Fuel Sales
• Gas Trading
• Oil Trading

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Energy Trading
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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