Hanwha Energy USA

Hanwha Energy USA

PJM Trader – Supply

Houston, TX

Work authorization required$120k-$175kDetected 16 days ago
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About the role

  • Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group-a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea's most respected business enterprises.
  • With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider.
  • Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, wholesale and retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America's growing data center industry.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute profitable trading positions in the Northeast power markets, predominantly within a 1-3-month period.
  • Manage daily and prompt month physical power positions in the portfolio from REP marketing and generation offtake agreements.
  • Build and maintain relationships with third parties to increase Hanwha Energy's presence in assigned region. This will include supporting the Head of Trading in identifying longer term Power transaction opportunities.
  • Support Hanwha Energy's fundamental market research by monitoring market developments that may impact supply / demand in assigned region.
  • Maintain all the relevant wholesale and retail price curves including implied hourly scalers and scarcity premiums.
  • Collaborate with other traders, analysts, and operational teams to share insights and refine trading strategies.
  • Strives for Results - Operates with a high level of energy and develops appropriate objectives to support the organization in achieving optimal success.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of related trading work experience in Energy industry, specifically PJM.
  • Strong understanding of power markets, electricity pricing, and the factors influencing congestion.
  • Expertise in power market dynamics, including day-ahead, real-time, and forward markets.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to process and interpret complex market data.
  • Proficiency in trading platforms and financial modeling tools used by energy markets (e.g., Dayzer)
  • Experience with ETRM systems.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of power fundamentals and market rules/structure
  • Self-motivated and ability to work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and independent work ethic is essential.
  • Deadline-oriented with an ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Work closely with technology team to develop and maintain all the analytical and operational tools required for effective trading and decision making.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency with programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL) for data analysis and modeling is a plus.
  • Eligible to work in the USA for any employer without sponsorship.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Energy Economics) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with transmission system operations, power flow modeling, and grid reliability standards is preferred.

Compensation

  • $120,000 - $175,000 salary

Company info

  • Hanwha Renewables - specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  • Chariot Energy - providing wholesale and retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets
  • We are seeking a technical and driven PJM Trader who is independent, results-oriented, self-motivated and wants to be part of a dynamic organization.
  • As part of the wholesale desk enabling the growth of Hanwha Energy's business, this role will be responsible for all wholesale and retail supply management activities in PJM power market.

Equal opportunity

  • Hanwha Energy USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Eligible to work in the USA for any employer without sponsorship.

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