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Talen Energy is currently seeking an Associate Gas Trader to join our team!
This individual will be responsible for trading spot physical gas and managing the nomination of gas under long-term supply agreements daily. This person will be part of a team of traders who manage a gas and power portfolio comprised of structured commodity agreements and asset exposures. They will work closely with the Term Gas Trader and Power Asset Managers to optimize the value of the generating assets and existing physical and financial gas positions. This individual must have knowledge of gas market fundamentals, regulatory rules, and associated pipeline and price relationships in the Northeast.
How You'll Power The Future
At Talen Energy, your work fuels progress. In this role, you'll do more than contribute you'll drive meaningful change by:
Force for Good
Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.
Collaboration
Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace and were recently recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.
Perks and Benefits
For all corporate based roles, we offer a competitive package and a full suite of benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life lock benefits, 401 (k), paid vacation.
Please be aware that Talen Energy requires extensive Nuclear Power Plant background security clearance
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at Careers@talenenergy.com (Talenenergyrecruitment@talenenergy.com)
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Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .
Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future.? We own and operate approximately 13.2 GW of power infrastructure in?the United States, including 2.2 gigawatts of nuclear power and a significant dispatchable fossil fleet. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in?the United States, with our generation fleet located in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio and?Montana.
Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced.? Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution.? We are well-positioned to capture this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable, clean power.?
We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
For more information visit www.talenenergy.com .
If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at Careers@talenenergy.com
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Talen Energy is currently seeking an Associate Gas Trader to join our team!
This individual will be responsible for trading spot physical gas and managing the nomination of gas under long-term supply agreements daily. This person will be part of a team of traders who manage a gas and power portfolio comprised of structured commodity agreements and asset exposures. They will work closely with the Term Gas Trader and Power Asset Managers to optimize the value of the generating assets and existing physical and financial gas positions. This individual must have knowledge of gas market fundamentals, regulatory rules, and associated pipeline and price relationships in the Northeast.
How You'll Power The Future
At Talen Energy, your work fuels progress. In this role, you'll do more than contribute you'll drive meaningful change by:
- Trade physical gas daily, monthly and term to optimize and capture locational spreads.
- Work with team members to execute a strategy focused on optimizing physical generating assets, associated gas contracts, and financial gas positions.
- Monitor market fundamentals, pipeline flows, storage levels, and weather forecasts to support trading decisions.
- Build and maintain relationships with counterparties and market participants.
- Forecast and track generation gas burns, optimize daily gas positions using existing Operational Balancing Agreements (OBAs) and Park-and-Loan deals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as dictated by our various supply agreements and pipeline interconnections.
- Work with Risk and Settlements to ensure accurate position tracking and billing for pipelines and counterparties.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or Mathematics preferred
- Proven experience trading and/or scheduling physical gas, preferably in the Northeast
- Fundamental knowledge of natural gas market dynamics and risk management strategies
- Understanding of generation assets and competitive market mechanisms
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Force for Good
Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.
Collaboration
Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace and were recently recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.
Perks and Benefits
For all corporate based roles, we offer a competitive package and a full suite of benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life lock benefits, 401 (k), paid vacation.
Please be aware that Talen Energy requires extensive Nuclear Power Plant background security clearance
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at Careers@talenenergy.com (Talenenergyrecruitment@talenenergy.com)
# LI-EF1
Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .
Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future.? We own and operate approximately 13.2 GW of power infrastructure in?the United States, including 2.2 gigawatts of nuclear power and a significant dispatchable fossil fleet. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in?the United States, with our generation fleet located in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio and?Montana.
Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced.? Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution.? We are well-positioned to capture this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable, clean power.?
We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
For more information visit www.talenenergy.com .
If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at Careers@talenenergy.com
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com