Real Time Trader I, II or Senior

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

Hear from some of our employees, here and here.

Position Description
To acquire and schedule generation and transmission resources in order to meet forecasted next-hour retail and wholesale demand. To represent the company in negotiations with representatives of other power marketing entities regarding bulk power transactions, including amount, price and other contract terms.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Forecasts load and develops plan to fulfill load requirements using available TEP and market generating resources.
• Determines the scheduling of electrical generation required to meet demand load requirements.
• Responsible for buying and selling energy on a real-time basis to maximize profitability.
• Optimizes scheduling of TEP generating resources and utilizes sales, purchases and banking of power and energy with other entities in a way that maximizes economy and reliability.
• Negotiates with representatives of other power marketing entities for the sale or purchase of hourly power, including amount, price and other contract terms.
• Schedules power transactions with TEP generation control supervisors.
• Acquires and schedules transmission service with TEP transmission control supervisors and other transmission providers.
• Interacts with regional utility companies to keep abreast of inter-utility issues and to assess short-term market conditions.
• Interprets contract provisions with respect to rate, billing, power scheduling, and other matters of performance under the terms of contracts, as required.
• Maintains an awareness and understanding of applicable Federal and State regulations.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of the utility business.
• Working knowledge of economic and technical principles of electrical generation and transmission systems.
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and strong quantitative, analytical, and computer skills.
• Position entails shift work. Ability to be available at all hours whether in office or remotely due to nature of shift work.

Real Time Energy Trader I:

• Minimum 1 year utility or equivalent combination of education and experience. Power or related energy trading experience preferred.
• Ability to work with spreadsheets and various electronic platforms.
• Ability to comprehend and execute basic energy contracts.

Real Time Energy Trader II:

• 3years utility or power marketing experience, 1 year trading experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Ability to comprehend and execute basic energy contracts.

Real Time Energy Trader Senior:

• 5 or more years of energy trading or scheduling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work alone without supervision while providing necessary guidance to Real Time Energy Trader I.
• Ability to comprehend and execute complex energy contracts.

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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