About the Role
The candidate would manage the power trade-desk for the client / utility for sale / purchase of power in Power Exchange (PXs) in energy exchange instruments such as DAM / TAM / RTM etc.
The role involves, but not limited to, maintaining trade details, analyze real-time demand-supply gaps and preparation of Bids.
As per general understanding, the above said role would require a fair understanding of grid monitoring, load forecasting, schedule optimization and power procurement / sale (trading) concepts of domestic electricity market.
The key responsibilities of this role will include the following :
- Detailed expectations from the role.
- Preparing bids for trade (Buy / Sell) in DAM, TAM and RTM platforms based upon power portfolio optimization standards for utility / DISCOMs.
- Finalization & Placement of exchange bids as per clients SOPs through software / manually through trading stations.
- Monitoring and Analysis of Demand-Supply Gaps, Deviations in Schedules and Plant Outages on real-time basis for utility / DISCOMs.
- Scheduling of Generating Units based on merit order and using the dispatch optimization model.
- Preparing and Maintaining daily buy / sell trade accounts / records through an established database.
- Supporting the Client in activities related to energy trading and accounting.
- Must be open to working in Rotational Shifts.
- The candidate must have a good understanding of Load Forecasting of State / Utilities / DISCOMs.
- The candidate must have a good understanding of Schedule Optimization of State / Utilities / DISCOMs.
- The candidate must have deep understanding of power trading platforms and products of energy exchanges.
- Experience in Bid Process Management, preparation and evaluation of bids.
Required skill set
Trading of power i.e sale / purchase of power in power exchange platform as per requirement of client including trading of Renewable Energy Certificates(RECs) & Energy Saving Certificates(ESCERTs) through Power Exchange to effectively harness the gains of Power Portfolio management findings, maximize power sale revenue and optimization of power purchase costs.At least 2 years of experience in power distribution sector Experience in Energy / Power Portfolio Management projects with understanding of Grid Monitoring, Load Forecasting, Scheduling Optimization Power Procurement & Power Trading solutions.Preparation of bid documents to meet additional power requirements.Excellent communication skill and proficiency in MS Word / PPT / Excel.Previous experience of working in consulting environment would be a plus.Candidate worked in Energy Trading & Risk Management profile would be a plus.Candidate worked in DISCOMs would be a plus.The candidate having hands on experience in using SaaS solutions in power sector especially DISCOMs etc. would be a plus.Education and Experience :
Bachelor Degree in Management / Economics.At least 2 years Base location shall be Chennai.However, the candidate may be required to travel anywhere in India.Remuneration Structure
We offer a motivation based and competitive reward package.(ref : iimjobs.com)