Job Description

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 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

• 3 years 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.