Habitat Energy · 1 day ago
Real Time Trader
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelHabitat Energy is a fast growing technology company focused on the optimization of energy storage and renewable generation assets. They are seeking a Real Time Trader to optimize trading positions in electricity markets and analyze market dynamics to maximize returns for clients' assets.
Energy
Responsibilities
Optimizing physical and financial trading positions within day ahead and real-time electricity markets with a key focus of maximizing value capture for clients’ battery storage, wind and solar assets, including strategies for Ancillary Services and DART trading for renewables
Undertaking market analysis to understand near term supply and demand dynamics, competitor strategies and transmission constraints to identify opportunities to maximize gross margin
Scoping required internal tools and operational processes which will enable scalability and success for the business
Supporting asset onboarding and ISO related monitoring and documentation requests as needed
Assessing real-time market opportunities and risk while managing client assets and maintaining compliance as part of our shift desk rotation
Qualification
Required
Optimizing physical and financial trading positions within day ahead and real-time electricity markets with a key focus of maximizing value capture for clients' battery storage, wind and solar assets, including strategies for Ancillary Services and DART trading for renewables
Undertaking market analysis to understand near term supply and demand dynamics, competitor strategies and transmission constraints to identify opportunities to maximize gross margin
Scoping required internal tools and operational processes which will enable scalability and success for the business
Supporting asset onboarding and ISO related monitoring and documentation requests as needed
Assessing real-time market opportunities and risk while managing client assets and maintaining compliance as part of our shift desk rotation
Preferred
Experience or strong interest in a short-term power trading role managing dispatch of physical assets and executing on trading strategies in physical and financial markets
Attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict operating protocols including ERCOT business practices and nodal protocols as well as NERC operating guidelines
Ability to understand and communicate complex issues in an accessible way and to prioritize workload in a time-pressured environment
Excellent interpersonal skills for developing trust with clients, third-party vendors, and teammates
Ability to exercise good judgement in high pressure, high-value situations and provide justification for decisions
Flexibility to participate in the shift desk rotation (weekends and over night)
Knowledge of the operations, rules, infrastructure and key players of the ERCOT market
Direct experience managing battery storage, wind, or solar technologies in competitive power markets
Knowledge of the drivers of real-time power and ancillary services market prices and the opportunities they create for asset owners
Previous experience of regulatory/System Operator engagement and/or set-up of a trading and operations desk in ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, etc
Experience in risk management or post-trade analytics
Working knowledge of Python (Pandas, etc.), as well as experience querying relational databases (e.g. SQL)
Comfort presenting to clients, board members, prospective clients
Benefits
Competitive salary
Personal development opportunities
Company
Habitat Energy
Habitat Energy offers trading and optimization solutions for grid-scale energy storage and other flexible energy assets.
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-11-30Acquired
Leadership Team
Andrew Luers
Co-Founder, CEO
Phil Robinson
Co-Founder
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