Energy Supply Trader

Energy Supply Trader

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to the Colorado Springs area.

Do you have experience with natural gas trading and/or scheduling? Are you familiar with using Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems? If so, this may be the opportunity for you! As an Energy Supply Trader, you'll be responsible for short-term trading, scheduling, releasing idle transportation capacity, researching, planning, and evaluating resource supply systems and economic factors to optimize resources and reliability. If you possess knowledge of gas and coal commodities markets and resources, and are passionate about maintaining the safety, system reliability, and low-cost mission of our organization, we want to hear from you!

Please note that this position will be filled at either a Trader ($110,656 to $138,320) OR Senior Trader ($121,742 to $152,152) based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

What Else Will You Be Doing?

• Negotiating short-term purchases and sales and delivery contracts to ensure demand is met
• Performing analyses to predict and plan for load, supply resources, and/or reserve obligations
• Scheduling, re-routing, and confirming natural gas using transportation, storage, and peaking contracts across multiple interstate and intrastate pipelines through the nomination and confirmation process
• Avoiding pipeline penalties and managing imbalance differences between pipelines, storage providers, suppliers, and buyers
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with pipelines, suppliers, and markets to facilitate the uninterrupted flow of gas and resolve discrepancies
• Responding to changing load and supply resource situations
• Monitoring and collecting market intelligence impacting transportation and storage
• Arranging for transportation, storage, and other services associated with sales and purchases
• Researching and adhering to industry regulations, scheduling practices, contract terms and conditions, and applicable tariffs (e.g., FERC)
• Structuring and executing natural gas transactions across daily, monthly, and short-term to ensure system reliability

Please note that this position requires participating in after-hours and weekend on-call rotation, which includes reviewing each cycle for cuts, adjusting gas movements as needed, submitting last-cycle nominations, and coordinating with Real-Time Traders, interstate pipelines, Gas Control, and counterparties.

Who You Are

• Knowledge of Rockies pipeline systems, basis markets, tariffs, storage, nominations, and physical logistics
• Experience with Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems and related analytical software products
• Experience with scheduling and/or trading natural gas across multiple interstate pipelines
• Knowledge of natural gas/coal/propane and diesel marketing principles; applicable regulations (e.g., FERC, NAESB); commodity management; and analytical and evaluation techniques of complex data

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave 3 days per year
• Paid Holidays 12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness