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Real Time Trader/Dispatcher

NRG Energy
United States, Texas, Houston
Jul 11, 2025

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier-helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the real time operation of the energy management team client generation portfolio.
  • Monitor client generation portfolio assets utilizing system dispatch software and commercial tools on a real-time basis.
  • Respond to power and gas system emergencies and all real time dispatch deviations from day-ahead scheduled awards.
  • Adjust the daily fuel forecast and present balancing transactions to owners for trader execution.
  • Update and maintain commercial tools, logs, and operating procedures as required.
  • Maximize generation optimization opportunities per owners' instructions.
  • Maintain all training requirements and obtain PJM certification within one year.

Working Conditions:

  • Maintain the assigned position shift schedule including all holiday and weekend coverage requirements.
  • Support additional coverage requirements which may include team vacation, sickness, or system emergency responses.
  • Travel may be required to meet training requirements and emergency operations at the NRG backup facility.

Minimum Requirements:

  • HS Diploma or GED.
  • 0-5 years of experience in trade or real time operations or equivalent military experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Commodity trade experience including electricity, natural gas, and/or liquid fuel.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • The candidate must perform in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
  • Organizational skills are essential to execute multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
  • The candidate must possess superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
  • The candidate must have computer experience in a Windows environment.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf)

Official description on file with Talent.

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