Real-Time Trading & Operations Specialist

Who We Are As the largest private‑sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes. Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow. Total Rewards Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs, disability and life insurance benefits, paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days, and much more. Expected salary range of $126,000 to $140,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k). Primary Purpose Of Position This position provides an interface between external customers such as the Independent System Operators, Regional Transmission Organization's, industry counterparties, and Generating Stations, market participants as well as internal customers such as Fuels, Generation Liaisons, Nuclear Duty Officer, and Wholesale Team Management. This position is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and optimizing the portfolio under management. Also, this role is to ensure that all relevant aspects including energy price, transmission, counter party, and contractual terms are favorable to and consistent with commercial strategic goals and risk policies and industry standards. The position will proactively ensure compliance with FERC, NERC, and ISO standards as well as internal risk management guidelines to achieve positive results for Constellation. Primary Duties And Accountabilities Provide on the job training for RT Operations Associates in partnership with the internal training team. Collaborate with Wholesale Trading to support day ahead setup and real-time plan updates to optimize portfolio performance. Communicate and document generation and system issues, coordinate with plant operators and ISOs, manage real time outages and testing, update schedules, and adjust generation as needed. Coordinate, direct, and schedule the dispatch of Constellation's generating units and PPA's during normal and emergency operations. Maintain a thorough understanding of ISO tariffs, manuals, fuel cost policies, and real time operational procedures, support ISO driven system and process changes, develop and implement strategies for operating within evolving market structures and regulations, and contribute to process improvements, tools, and training materials. Manage real time generating unit outages and testing, including evaluating capacity status and processing requests for generator outages and testing. Monitor generation conditions using the Generation Control System, including alarms, telemetry, and status, and coordinate with ISOs, RTOs, and plant personnel to meet dispatch requirements for assets and PPAs. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business or Technical Program and 5 years of experience, or 9 years of equivalent experience in lieu of the degree. 3-years experience as a generation dispatcher, real-time trader, or an equivalent energy related position with transactional experience (e.g. purchase/sale of energy/ancillary/capacity/transmission products, etc.). Demonstrated business acumen and ability to create value with strong problem solving, analytical/financial, negotiation, and conflict management skills and a willingness to accept increased responsibilities. Ability to work in an operating environment that requires 24x7 rotating shift work, on-call, weekends, overtime, including holidays. Working knowledge of PJM, MISO, ISONE, SPP, AESO, BPA, NEPool, GSOC, SPP, and ERCOT markets. Ability to obtain NERC Certification within 2 years. Ability to obtain PJM Certification within 1 year. Preferred Qualifications 3-years supervisor/management experience. Ability to multi-task and work with teams and independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment, under deadline pressure with external and internal partners at all levels. Analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving and independent decision making. Self‑motivated, driven to achieve success and focused on personal continuous improvement. Ability to work and respond to stressful situations, environments and emergencies. Gas scheduling experience for either retail and/or wholesale transactions and scheduling tools. Demonstrated experience and subject matter knowledge of SCADA, Ics, Distribution Automation, Smart Grid, DMS, and ECS systems architecture. Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing and work effectively across business units, functional groups, multiple levels of the Corporation and external stakeholders. Operational plant or utility experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Constellation