Pacific Power · 1 day ago
Associate Energy Market Trader (Portland, OR) #114390
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$89K/yr - $122K/yr
3+ years expPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging. The Associate Energy Market Trader will negotiate sales and purchases of wholesale power, financial instruments, and emissions credits while developing professional relationships with power marketers, traders, and financial institutions.
ComputerElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Purchase and sell wholesale electric power, and transmission as directed
Identify and initiate sales and purchase opportunities within limits
Monitor system operation of energy transfers and wheeling
Work within PacifiCorp's system, WECC system, CAISO scheduling and congestion management procedures, standard transmission tariff rules and regulations
Work within the Company policies, practices, procedures, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Develop relationships with other utilities, marketers and transmission providers in order to enhance PacifiCorp's ability to reliably and profitably serve our customer base. Work with other groups within Commercial and Trading
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Marketing or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Understanding of market conditions
Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and practices, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools to support trading activity
Communication and interpersonal skills to develop industry contacts and establish relationships
Knowledge of trading practices
Position work hours are non-standard
Preferred
Three years of experience in trading commodities
Experience in electric or gas utility system operations, power marketing or power scheduling
Knowledge of power plants, market hubs, and interchange points between companies
Selling skills in order to identify, negotiate, and close on sales and purchase opportunities
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid bereavement leave
Company
Pacific Power
Pacific Power & Light started from several small electric companies, serving areas of Oregon and Washington.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stefan Bird
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-11-20
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