Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.The Short-Term Trader/Dispatcher I is in charge of the strategic management of AES generation assets in the Day-Ahead and Real-Time energy markets within various Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs)/Independent System Operators (ISOs). This is a role within AES Clean Energy Market Operations and is a 24X7 operation. Employees will work abnormal schedules which include nights, weekends, and holidays. Personal flexibility to adjust schedules as needed is fundamental.This position is posted as a range of I-II. Qualifications, education and experience will be considered in resolving appropriate grade level.Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Handling the Day-Ahead and Real-Time operations of the AES Clean Energy Portfolio.</li><li>Dispatching generation based upon economic conditions and operational constraints.</li><li>Developing load and wind generation forecasts.</li><li>Scheduling the Day-Ahead bidding of power into the respective RTO/ISO market.</li><li>Monitoring and analyzing market information to identify dispatching and trading opportunities to increase profitability.</li><li>Monitoring weather forecasts within various RTO/ISO markets.</li><li>Running dispatch and trade decisions with a continuous focus on balancing risk versus return to produce maximum profitability.</li><li>Coordinating unit availability, outage schedules, unit start-up and shutdown times, and communicating all vital information to commercial operations, plant personnel and the respective RTO/ISO.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with AES Risk Management Policy.</li><li>Verifying transactions and settlement information and resolve discrepancies as needed.</li></ul>Education/Experience<h3>Short-Term Trader/Dispatcher I:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a computer-related field.</li><li>0-2 years of energy experience preferred. Desired areas of expertise: power generation coordination and marketing, real-time scheduling and dispatch, or power trading.</li><li>PJM Generation Certification preferred. If not certified, must have ability to become certified within six months.</li></ul>Knowledge/Skills<ul><li>Knowledge of the wholesale power market.</li><li>Knowledge of multiple RTOs/ISOs (PJM, CAISO, ERCOT, ISONE, NYISO, MISO).</li><li>General knowledge of FERC and NERC rules and regulations preferred, but not required.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to work independently and tackle problems with limited supervision.</li></ul>AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it&rsquo;s a space for innovation and partnership. With this transformation comes a responsibility to work with a smarter approach, new thinking informed by past experiences, and with stronger collaboration between regulators and innovators, old systems and new technologies. At AES, we partner with our organizations from industries of every kind, across all markets and at every stage of development, and we&rsquo;ve been doing it for decades. We know that every organization is at a unique place in their energy journey. A one-size fits all approach using outdated technology isn&rsquo;t going to cut it. When you work with AES, you can expect to work in partnership with us to create innovative, customized energy solutions that deliver the most value to you and your energy goals while empowering the growth of your business. Want to join us? We&rsquo;re looking for people to join us on that journey and care more about who you are than what&rsquo;s on your resum&eacute;. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by improving the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. At AES, we invest in your development and empower you to continuously improve because we know when you&rsquo;re at your best, that&rsquo;s when we&rsquo;ll make the greatest impact. We are AES. Come join us, and let&rsquo;s accelerate the future of energy, together.&nbsp;

Short Term Trader/Dispatcher I

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.The Short-Term Trader/Dispatcher I is in charge of the strategic management of AES generation assets in the Day-Ahead and Real-Time energy markets within various Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs)/Independent System Operators (ISOs). This is a role within AES Clean Energy Market Operations and is a 24X7 operation. Employees will work abnormal schedules which include nights, weekends, and holidays. Personal flexibility to adjust schedules as needed is fundamental.This position is posted as a range of I-II. Qualifications, education and experience will be considered in resolving appropriate grade level.Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Handling the Day-Ahead and Real-Time operations of the AES Clean Energy Portfolio.</li><li>Dispatching generation based upon economic conditions and operational constraints.</li><li>Developing load and wind generation forecasts.</li><li>Scheduling the Day-Ahead bidding of power into the respective RTO/ISO market.</li><li>Monitoring and analyzing market information to identify dispatching and trading opportunities to increase profitability.</li><li>Monitoring weather forecasts within various RTO/ISO markets.</li><li>Running dispatch and trade decisions with a continuous focus on balancing risk versus return to produce maximum profitability.</li><li>Coordinating unit availability, outage schedules, unit start-up and shutdown times, and communicating all vital information to commercial operations, plant personnel and the respective RTO/ISO.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with AES Risk Management Policy.</li><li>Verifying transactions and settlement information and resolve discrepancies as needed.</li></ul>Education/Experience<h3>Short-Term Trader/Dispatcher I:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a computer-related field.</li><li>0-2 years of energy experience preferred. Desired areas of expertise: power generation coordination and marketing, real-time scheduling and dispatch, or power trading.</li><li>PJM Generation Certification preferred. If not certified, must have ability to become certified within six months.</li></ul>Knowledge/Skills<ul><li>Knowledge of the wholesale power market.</li><li>Knowledge of multiple RTOs/ISOs (PJM, CAISO, ERCOT, ISONE, NYISO, MISO).</li><li>General knowledge of FERC and NERC rules and regulations preferred, but not required.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to work independently and tackle problems with limited supervision.</li></ul>AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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