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Real time Scheduler / Trader

1 month ago by BP Energy
  • Salary negotiable
  • Houston, TX, US
  • Full-time
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Real Time Power Trader/Scheduler role at bp Energy, managing and balancing bp’s physical power schedules across all NERC regions with strict compliance. You’ll operate real-time scheduling/tagging, support traders with analytics, and help optimize North American power assets. Standout perk: benefits including flexible working options, paid parental leave, and retirement benefits (role noted as hybrid office/remote).

Key skills
Power scheduling and real-time tradingISO/RTO market rules and protocolsCAISO, MISO and PJM familiarityWECC bilateral power markets experienceOASIS and OATI E-TagOptimization of power assets (storage, transmission, generation offtake)Excel (analytical/computational proficiency)Electrical system operations (power flows, tagging, scheduling)Analytical model development and market data interpretationAbility to work 24/7 rotating shifts
Salary not listed — comparable Houston real-time power scheduler/trader roles typically pay about $90k–$150k base, depending on experience and certifications.
You'll thrive here if you can stay calm under real-time deadlines while running compliant physical power schedules and supporting traders with strong market and analytical expertise.
Why apply
  • Hybrid office/remote working
  • Paid parental leave policy
  • Excellent retirement benefits

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 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, experience and requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field

  • Proven relevant experience scheduling and trading power preferred.

    Knowledge of market rules and ISO protocols

    Solid understanding of the optimization and scheduling of power assets, indluding storage, transmission, and generation offtake.

    Familiarity with US ISOs with an emphasis in CAISO, MISO and PJM

    Strong experience in bilateral WECC markets such as the Pacific Northwest, the Desert Southwest and the Southeast.

    Relevant understanding of OASIS and OATI-E-tag environments

    Must be able to multi-task and manage high pressure situations in a dynamic environment.

    Strong interpersonal and communication skills

    Excellent analytical, computational, and critical thinking 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 Experience

  • 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 encouraging 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

Ancillary cost management, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Competitor intelligence, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Influencing, Inventory Management, Listening, Marine assurance, Mentoring, Negotiating, Problem Solving, Sentiment and Trends, Shipping/transport, Supply chain management, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading and scheduling operations, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge, Troubleshooting, Voyage operations


Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.

Reference: 20331_RQ110643·Original posting
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