Shift Trader

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Purpose

To optimise InterGens flexible portfolio of 2.5GW CCGT and300MW OCGT through trading intra-day power and gas in the GB market andparticipation in the Balancing Mechanism.

Working as part of a 24/7 shift team (12 hour shifts), youwill be part of a high performing group, maintaining the highest work standardsin a supportive culture.

Job Summary

Principal responsibilities are described below:

• The Shift trader will work in a 24 hour shiftpattern and be responsible for:
• Within-day optimisation of power and gasportfolio positions responding to spot market prices
• Day to day interface with InterGen power stationcontrol rooms, power and gas system operators and long term contractcounterparties
• Monitoring and forecasting of short-term powerand gas prices and market activity
• Notification and nominations under industrycodes for gas and power
• Balancing Mechanism strategy and pricing

Skills & Competencies

Candidateswill need to be:

• Enthusiastic and driven
• Great communicator
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management
• Desire to learn quickly
• Growth mindset
• Team player
• Accountable, open and honest
• Comfortable taking decisions
• Numerate
• Push self and colleagues to maintain highstandards

Education/Experience

• Educated to degree level or have relevantindustry experience
• At least 1 year of trading in GB energy market

Travel

• None