Real Time Trader / Scheduler

Job Overview

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 Responsibilities

• Manage all operational duties for BP's physical power obligations across NERC regions.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of the Power team's business strategy.
• Provide analytical support to Power traders when needed.
• Assist internal BP affiliate relationships.
• Help optimize BP’s North American assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proven experience in scheduling and trading power.
• Knowledge of market rules and ISO protocols.
• Understanding of optimizing and scheduling power assets, including storage, transmission, and generation offtake.
• Familiarity with US ISOs, especially CAISO, MISO, and PJM.
• Experience in bilateral WECC markets such as the Pacific Northwest, the Desert Southwest, and the Southeast.
• Understanding of OASIS and OATI-E-tag environments.
• Ability to multitask and manage high-pressure situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, including proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to develop analytical models and interpret market data.
• Experience with electrical systems operations, scheduling, tagging, power flows, and generation technologies.
• Availability for 24/7 rotating shifts.
• Willingness to participate in bp’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

Desirable Experience

• NERC System Operator Certification.
• PJM Certification.
• Multilingual, preferably Spanish or Portuguese.

Benefits

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We offer benefits such as flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits.