24 HR Power Trader

Job Summary

The 24-Hour Power Trader is responsible for optimizing a North American power portfolio through real-time and day-ahead market activities. This role supports generation and load assets by managing physical and financial market exposures, identifying commercial opportunities, and executing transactions that enhance portfolio value.
Working within a fast-paced trading environment, the successful candidate collaborates closely with traders, schedulers, originators, asset managers, and operations personnel to monitor market conditions, maintain system reliability, and deliver commercial results. This position requires strong analytical capabilities, sound commercial judgment, effective risk management, and the ability to make timely decisions under changing market conditions.

Position Overview

Your responsibilities may include:

• Optimize portfolio positions across day-ahead and real-time power markets to maximize asset performance and trading results.
• Execute physical and financial power transactions, including energy and transmission products, consistent with commercial strategies and risk limits.
• Monitor market fundamentals, transmission constraints, generation availability, weather impacts, and system conditions to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Manage hourly, day-ahead, and short-term market exposures for generation and load-serving assets.
• Identify and capture market opportunities through analysis of market conditions, pricing dynamics, and portfolio positions.
• Communicate market intelligence, operational issues, and portfolio updates to traders, schedulers, asset managers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely transaction capture, reporting, and compliance with established controls, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain situational awareness of regional power markets, congestion patterns, transmission constraints, and regulatory developments.
• Support portfolio optimization efforts through collaboration with asset owners and commercial teams.
• Contribute to trading desk profitability through disciplined risk taking and sound commercial decision-making.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with counterparties, market operators, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing activities to strengthen team capability and operational excellence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to trading processes, systems, and analytical tools.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related field; or foreign equivalent.
• 3 or more years of experience within energy markets, power markets, commodities trading, asset optimization, scheduling, marketing, or related commercial functions.
• 1 or more years of experience evaluating market pricing, transaction economics, risk exposure, and commercial opportunities.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions in dynamic market environments.
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience trading or supporting operations in organized North American power markets.
• Experience with real-time and day-ahead power market operations.
• Knowledge of ISO/RTO market structures, transmission systems, congestion management, and generation dispatch principles.
• Experience managing physical and financial power positions.
• Strong understanding of risk management concepts, portfolio optimization, and P&L drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive commercial environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with traders, schedulers, operators, and leadership.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership of business outcomes.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across functional and organizational boundaries.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.

Competencies

Results Orientation

Delivers positive business results through disciplined execution, sound decision-making, and effective prioritization in a dynamic trading environment.

Commercial Acumen

Understands market fundamentals, portfolio economics, and risk-reward tradeoffs to identify and capture value-creating opportunities.

Collaboration

Builds strong working relationships across commercial, operations, scheduling, and asset teams to achieve common objectives.

Adaptability

Responds effectively to evolving market conditions, system events, and changing business priorities while maintaining composure and sound judgment.

Accountability

Takes ownership of decisions and actions, follows through on commitments, and maintains a strong commitment to operational excellence and compliance.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required for training, business meetings, industry conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities (up to 10%).

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based within a commercial trading environment.
• Extended periods of computer and screen use.
• Requires sustained concentration and sound decision-making in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Participation in a 24/7 shift operation, including rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing market and operational conditions.

Apply By:

Nov 3, 2026

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
• Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally.

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.