Time Trader

BP Energy is seeking a Real Time Trader/Scheduler in Houston, TX, responsible for managing BP's physical power obligations across NERC regions. The role involves scheduling, compliance, and providing analytical support to traders. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers flexible working options and requires availability for a 24/7 rotating shift, with up to 10% travel expected.
Position: Real Time Trader

Entity:
Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:
Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too.

Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

About the role

The Real Time Power Trader/Scheduler is responsible for all operational duties for BP's physical power obligations across all NERC regions. The role's main focus is operating, scheduling, managing, tracking and balancing all physical schedules within BP's Power Portfolio while being 100% compliant.

Key accountabilities
• Real Time Trader/Scheduler is responsible for all operational duties for BP's physical power obligations across all NERC regions.
• Must be compliant with all internal and external requirements
• Support the development and implementation of the Power team's business strategy
• Provide analytical support to all Power traders when requested
• Assist all internal BP affiliate relationships
• Help optimize BP’s North American assets

Essential education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Essential experience and & job requirements
• 3-5 years relevant experience scheduling and trading power preferred
• Knowledge of market rules and ISO protocols
• Solid understanding of the optimization and scheduling of power assets
• Familiarity with US ISOs with an emphasis in CAISO, MISO and PJM
• Relevant understanding of NERC RTO Markets and E-tags
• Must be able to multi-task and manage high pressure situations in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills including proficiency in Excel
• Ability to develop analytical models and interpret market data is highly desired
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with critical time deadlines
• Experience with electrical systems operations, scheduling, tagging, power flows and generation technologies.
• Able to work on a 24/7 rotating shift
• Available to actively participate in bp’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) when called upon

Desirable criteria
• NERC System Operator Certification
• PJM Certification
• Multilingual; preference of Spanish or Portuguese

Why join bp

At BP, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Authenticity, Communication, Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Digital Automation, Digital Collaboration, Digital Communication, Digital fluency, Digital Visualization, Diversity, equity and inclusion, Exposure Management, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Listening, Market Knowledge, Negotiating value, Negotiation planning and preparation, Presenting, Statistics, Strategic Thinking {+ 5 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).

If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.