Real Time Trader - Toronto, Canada - Atura Power

Atura Power

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Introduction
Atura Power is the largest fleet of combined cycle power plants in Ontario. Our facilities are located across the province including Napanee, Halton Hills, Toronto, and Windsor. This position is a hybrid role, in-office hours will be located at Portlands Energy Centre in Toronto.

Guided by our values, we are inclusive, we work safely, we are flexible, we look for ways to do things better, we always act with integrity.

Join the team that powers the province

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Real Time Trader is accountable for executing the commercial strategy in real-time with respect to both electricity and gas market aspects of the Atura Power fleet.

Additional projects will be assigned during non-shift working days.

This position welcomes recent graduates who are seeking a rewarding challenge.

Purchase and sale of large quantities of natural gas to fuel the facilities;
Managing the delivery and balancing of natural gas supply using a suite of available transportation, distribution, storage, and balancing services;
Working closely with plant operations and maintenance departments on all aspects of commercial operations and on coordination of dispatch activity;
Providing realtime market analysis to assist in the development of daily and longerterm asset optimization strategies;
Ensuring full compliance with IESO market rules, regulatory requirements, and risk policies;
Interfacing with IESO to manage market rules and regulatory compliance, settlements verification and participation in IESO stakeholder events;
Maintain daily logs to ensure gas and power commercial activities in relation to IESO contract obligations and the electricity market are documented and correct;
Maintaining safe and responsible work habits and enjoy working in a closeknit team;
Participation in and support of various projects to facilitate commercial operations including spreadsheet and software tool development and performing analysis; and
Being a member of a larger team, participating in overall plants safety initiatives and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Electricity

Understanding of the Ontario Electricity Market administered by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), from the perspective of a power generator, including the following aspects:
Market participation through offering, scheduling, and dispatch
IESO market rules
Communication protocols with the IESO
Settlements of IESO market and contract revenues and production
Understanding of the operation of Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) type power plants fuelled by natural gas

Gas

Understanding of the natural gas market in Ontario, from the perspective of gas fired generators, including the following aspects:
Purchase and sale of large quantities of natural gas on a daily basis, including deal capture and settlements with NGX and gas suppliers
Assessment of new and existing gas services provided by Union Gas, TCPL, and Enbridge Gas Distribution for the management of gas deliveries and imbalances
Scheduling and nomination of gas deliveries along pipelines operated by Union Gas, TCPL, and Enbridge Gas Distribution
Scheduling and nomination of gas into and out of storage and balancing accounts to manage supply and consumption

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or relevant field, or have equivalent experience
Experience or keen interest in electricity and/or gas markets
Strong business and commercial acumen
Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management, reporting and development of models and software tools to support commercial activities (VBA, SQL)
Programming, analytical, and/or proven problemsolving skills
Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
Punctual, reliable, and detailoriented

Compensation and Benefits
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Salary range $85,000 - $105,000
Annual performance incentive targeted at 12.5% - 15% of base wages

Retirement contributions, defined benefit pension options
Vacation 3 weeks (120 hours)
Flex Days 4 days (32 hours)
Health & Dental Benefits, health care spending account
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Rotating work schedule, mainly remote work (work from home)

Atura Power appreciates all applicants, only those selected for the interview process will be contacted.