Energy Trader I-II

Turlock Irrigation District

Turlock, CA

JOB SUMMARY

Minimize the District’s wholesale power supply cost and maximize wholesale revenue by monitoring and forecasting customer loads in the short-term, making economical use of District power supply resources and transmission, and arranging economical purchases, sales and exchanges of energy, capacity, transmission, and other wholesale products and services. Prepare and transmit related schedules and electronic tags. Accurately and efficiently prepare records and reports concerning system operations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Energy Trader I

This is the entry-level class in the Energy Trader classification. This classification is distinguished from the Energy Trader II classification by the degree of responsibilities assigned to this classification. Employees at this level will be responsible for optimizing the use of District resources through the end of the existing pre-scheduled time period.

Energy Trader II

Employees within this classification are distinguished from the Energy Trader I by the degree of responsibilities assigned to this classification. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies. Employees at this level will be responsible for the optimization of District resources through the end of the existing pre-scheduled time period and the next full calendar week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and implement short-term plans and schedules for the use of generating plants, contracts, and transmission in accordance with generating plant, contract, fuel, transmission, and water delivery characteristics, outages, and constraints, to serve electric loads most economically, meet the water requirements of the District, and meet all applicable WECC (Western Electricity Coordinating Council) and NERC (North American Electric Reliability Council) requirements for control area operations.

Schedule power supply resources, transactions, transmission and water utilization with appropriate District personnel, transacting parties, transmitters and other entities, as required. Prepare, transmit, receive and confirm NERC electronic tags and other necessary information as required. Prepare and submit bids and offers to other parties. Revise existing schedules for the applicable period as warranted.

Create economical transactions to meet system needs and abnormal contingencies. Transactions include purchases, sales, and exchanges of energy, capacity, transmission, ancillary services, fuel and other products and services.

Monitor District’s and contracted service requirements. Accurately forecast loads based on weather, historical and other data, for the applicable scheduling period.

Interpret and administer District power, transmission services and related contracts and tariffs to optimize their use while remaining in compliance with existing policies and procedures, including the District’s risk management limits.

Prepare general instruction orders for energy resource scheduling and dispatching; review daily system records for general instruction orders, compliance and accuracy. Prepare and maintain instructions, procedures, logs, records and reports related to assigned areas and projects.

Perform duties of a Scheduling Coordinator (as defined by the CAISO / California Independent System Operator) as assigned.

Support and coordinate with staff of PowerControlCenter, generating plants and other District departments and administrations.

Use software and hardware acquired by the District that assists in this position’s duties and responsibilities. Develop procedures, algorithms and software to be used as tools in performing assigned duties.

Assist in developing operational plans, scheduling water releases from Don Pedro Dam and fuel purchases.

Comply with and enforce all District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:

EducationEnergy Trader I-IIUsually exhibited by a person with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with significant course work in an analytical field, such as mathematics, science, engineering, finance, accounting or economics is highly desirable. Related experience above the minimum experience required may be substituted for up to two years of the educational requirement.
ExperienceEnergy Trader INone required.Energy Trader IIUsually exhibited by a person with two (2) years experience in positions related to the Energy Trader I position or positions that would prepare one to become an Energy Trader II.Possession of a current NERC Balancing and Interchange certification or higher and continuing NERC and WECC education to maintain required certificationSkills and AbilitiesInterpersonal and Communications.Energy Trader I-II - Ability to: communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; handle issues in a diplomatic and professional manner; and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and others encountered in the course of District business.Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.Technical and Analytical.Energy Trader I-II - Ability to: interpret contracts, tariffs, procedures, outage requests, clearance notifications, and other technical material; think and act quickly and make good judgments while working under pressure and tight deadlines; deal with complex issues and problems; and learn to use software and hardware systems used in the position. Must possess: skill in gathering, comprehending, and using data in preparing forecasts, making transactions, and optimizing the use of District resources; knowledge of efficient energy and water resource scheduling; principles of energy accounting and interchange; mathematics, including algebra; industry practices related to scheduling and pre-scheduling and tagging in California and the WECC region; practices of WSPP (Western Systems Power Pool) and other District contracts in making transactions; and practices of the California ISO.
Administration and Operations.Energy Trader I-II - Ability to: work any shift, including nights and weekends, consistently or on a rotating basis; be on call for assigned periods of time; efficiently prepare and maintain accurate records and reports. Must have ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising initiative, with good judgment and discretion.

Necessary Special Requirements

Willingness to work rotating shifts of up to 12 hours per shift and be on call.

Must file a Statement of Economic Interest in compliance with Governmental Code Section 81000.

Sign and acknowledge a Confidentiality Agreement.

Maintain any certifications or continuing education requirements established by applicable industry organizations.

While the minimum passing score is 70%, candidates who score highest may be considered for advancement in the recruitment process.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score

Written Examination 70%

Oral Interview 70%

Medical Examination

This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification. Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status. Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals. Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License. Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop. Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site atwww.tid.org.

POSTING

Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Tuesday, March 24, 2026 until Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.

Human Resources Department

(209) 883-8253