The following job opportunity information is posted on behalf of ALLETE, Inc.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs a variety of duties to proactively optimize the Company’s short-term physical and financial electric resource portfolio.
- Collaborates with MP Generation and System Operations to optimize generating unit offers with MISO to maintain the most favorable mix of energy/regulation/reserves to accomplish least cost supply and meet system reliability requirements.
- As required, execute bilateral purchase/sales transactions by negotiating price and delivery terms to meet least cost supply needs while adhering to established strategies and risk parameters.
- Constantly monitors electric energy market, Minnesota Power’s energy position and system operating conditions to make proper energy resource decisions.
- Assists in planning, data gathering, and analysis to support the development of Minnesota Power’s Energy Supply’s strategies.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to establish and maintain internal and external working relationships.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Real Time Trader I
- Bachelor’s Degree, no experience required
- Degree preferred in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or related field
OR
- Formal technical training (Electrical Technology) PLUS three years or more related experience required
Real Time Trader II
- Bachelor’s Degree PLUS four year or more related experience required
- Degree preferred in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or related field
OR
- Formal technical training (Electrical Technology) PLUS six years or more related experience required
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Traders must be able to work a shift schedule as part of a 24-hour, 7-days a week operation.
- Shifts consist of 12-hour rotations.
- Candidates must be self-motivated, capable of working in a high-energy, fast-paced team environment, and possess good analytical skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.