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Midwest Power Trader

Royal Dutch Shell

Royal Dutch Shell

Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2023
Texas, United States of America


Job Family Group:

Trading Jobs


Worker Type:

Regular


Posting Start Date:


Business unit:

Downstream and Renewables


Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals


Job Description:

What’s the role?

The role will focus on extracting value through short term speculative trading of congestion products within the Midwest ISO, leveraging both FTRs and virtual transactions. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of MISO/SPP market fundamentals and will need to demonstrate a track record of profitability and be able to effectively articulate their strategy. Additional responsibilities will include assisting the desk with management of existing physical and financial power positions, as well as helping to facilitate the pricing of deals for our retail and C&I customer business. The candidate will work closely with other traders in both gas and power as well as originators within the trading guidelines each day to maximize value add and minimize value leakage.

Responsibilities:

  • Ability and a proven track record of producing $3M-$5M of P&L annually.
  • Experience utilizing a production cost model, such s DAYZER, for determining power flow, congestion opportunities, and analyzing historical pricing relationships.
  • Understanding of MISO/SPP operations, trading and scheduling, as well as all the natural gas pipelines in the Midcontinent and Midwest region.
  • Ability to develop market views by building supply/demand forecast models.
  • Willing to contribute to and ensure alignment with SENA's overall goals and strategies.
  • Collaborate with functional groups within Shell Energy

What we need from you

  • Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • 5 or more years of relevant experience
  • Must have MISO/SPP trading experience
  • Knowledge of and adherence to industry Compliance and Regulatory rules
  • Thrives in a high-pressure multi-tasking environment where time sensitive tasks/projects must be consistently delivered with high quality

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave to birthing mothers, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. Additionally, employees are eligible for disability leave for up to 52 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

  • We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
  • We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
  • We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they

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