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Fuel Procurement Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Monitor market conditions, coordinate with control areas to optimize client resources for meeting load obligations and arrange fuel procurement if needed * Engage with market participants to develop ...

Procurement Manager

Sandy, UT · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Wolverine Fuels is a leading Utah-based thermal coal producer serving utility and industrial ... Position Summary The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the Company's sourcing ...

Wolverine Fuels is a leading Utah-based thermal coal producer serving utility and industrial ... The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the Company's sourcing, procurement, and ...

Wolverine Fuels is a leading Utah-based thermal coal producer serving utility and industrial ... The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the Company's sourcing, procurement, and ...

Wolverine Fuels is a leading Utah-based thermal coal producer serving utility and industrial ... The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the Company's sourcing, procurement, and ...

Partner with Commercial, Risk, and Operations teams to optimize asset utilization, manage market exposure, and support fuel procurement strategies. * Build strong relationships with suppliers ...

Monitor market conditions, coordinate with control areas to optimize client resources for meeting load obligations and arrange fuel procurement if needed * Engage with market participants to develop ...

Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of ... Procurement Specialist General Matter is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Engineering ...

Supplier engagement throughout the fuel procurement process, including enrichment and fabrication. * Develop a fuel qualification plan and execute testing. * Drive NRC engagement, including ...

Nuclear Fuels Lead Engineer

Everett, WA · On-site

$150K - $210K/yr

Supplier engagement throughout the fuel procurement process, including enrichment and fabrication. * * Develop a fuel qualification plan and execute testing. * * Drive NRC engagement, including ...

Manager, Procurement

Waltham, MA · On-site

$89K - $134K/yr

TheGlobal Spiritis how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 ... Procurement Operations & Process Management oversee daily procurement operations including ...

Fuel Strategy Manager

Orlando, FL · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Experience in aviation operations, fuel management, vendor sourcing, procurement, or a related field preferred. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret pricing data, market trends ...

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How much do fuel procurement jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for fuel procurement in the United States is $30.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fuel procurement specialist?

To thrive as a Fuel Procurement Specialist, you need strong analytical skills, market knowledge, and experience with supply chain management, often supported by a degree in business, logistics, or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software, contract management systems, and commodity pricing platforms is typically required. Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for securing cost-effective fuel supplies, minimizing risk, and ensuring reliable operations for the organization.

What are some common challenges faced in a fuel procurement role and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in fuel procurement often encounter challenges such as volatile market prices, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory compliance issues. Navigating these requires strong analytical skills to monitor market trends, effective negotiation with suppliers, and staying current with industry regulations. Building strong supplier relationships and developing contingency plans can help mitigate risks. Additionally, collaborating closely with logistics and finance teams ensures smooth operations and cost efficiency.

What is the difference between Fuel Procurement vs Fuel Purchasing?

AspectFuel ProcurementFuel Purchasing
CredentialsSupply chain certifications, industry knowledgeSame as Fuel Procurement
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, supplier negotiationsOrder placement, price negotiations
Industry UsageUsed by companies managing fuel supply chainsUsed by companies buying fuel for operations

Fuel Procurement involves strategic sourcing and managing relationships with suppliers, focusing on long-term supply stability. Fuel Purchasing is more about executing transactions, negotiating prices, and placing orders. While related, procurement is broader and strategic, whereas purchasing is operational and transactional.

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Infographic showing various Fuel Procurement job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,877 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Physical Trader II

NextEra Energy

Juno Beach, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 hours ago


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Job description

Requisition ID: 96676
NextEra Energy Marketing is one of the nation's leading electricity and natural gas marketers, and a key player in the energy markets in the United States and Canada. As a part of NextEra Energy Resources, we specialize in innovative energy strategies that maximize market value for our customers and stakeholders. Our team is skilled in market analysis, trading, risk management and delivering tailored customer solutions across North America. If you are a strategic thinker eager to make a significant impact in the fast-paced energy industry, join our team today.
Position Specific Description
The trader will develop strategies to engage effectively in the day ahead and real-time markets of CAISO, WECC and NYISO, optimizing client generation and native load requirements in bilateral and/or RTO markets. This position will work closely with the other NEM desk teams to allocate the plant's resources and make economic decisions, while securing, if necessary, transmission for delivery. Candidates should be familiar with the economic and dispatch characteristics of variable energy generators, such as wind, solar and batteries, as well as other generating units. Additionally, they should understand the protocols and requirements outlined in ISO/RTO tariffs. Proficiency in using the CAISO, NYISO market portals, as well as other industry tools used to reserve transmission and tag market transactions.
Job Details:
  • Support asset optimization targets by making informed decisions based on unit capabilities, market fundamentals, fuel prices, constraints, economic dispatch, ramp issues, and curtailments, while effectively managing fuel burns and other relevant factors
  • Receive and accurately communicate unit status changes from plant sites/control areas to the Day Ahead power and Fuel Desks. It is important to ensure all information gathered is properly logged to facilitate compliance and an effective shift turnover
  • Monitor market conditions, coordinate with control areas to optimize client resources for meeting load obligations and arrange fuel procurement if needed
  • Engage with market participants to develop, negotiate, and execute transactions that will provide value to the portfolios
  • Collaborate with Term Trading and Business Management employees to evaluate specific market conditions that would help develop trading strategies to optimize client resources
  • Identify and maintain knowledge of clients' generation and resource assets
  • Ensure all transactions are profit-driven, based on energy price, transmission, counterparty contracts, and credit limits, while adhering to compliance and risk policies
  • Comply with and support all corporate policies and adhere to all regulatory requirements, including but not limited to NERC, FERC, CARB and relevant state regulations as applicable
  • Manage communications between reliability entities, generators, and client operators
  • Analyzes energy and transmission alternatives to proactively transact in new markets
  • Maintain knowledge of tagging requirements and methodologies stated in the tariffs and business practices of the applicable transmission providers and RTO/ISO markets
  • Accurately record all necessary purchase and sale details in log and deal capturing systems
  • Interface with and manage requests and projects involving clients and various company departments, including Traders, Business Development, Origination Group, Information Technology, Settlements, Regulatory, Credit, Contracts, and other departments
  • Demonstrates excellent customer management skills and the ability to build business relationships with other counterparties
  • Able to effectively utilize excellent written and oral communication skills to relay real-time market information to various personnel on the trading floor.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks by responding appropriately to the most important obligations
  • Use strong analytical skills to demonstrate superior attention to detail while acting as subject matter expert by adhering to established procedures and protocols

Job Overview
This job is responsible for submitting DA and RT bids into a structured market. Employees in this role develop, communicate, and execute trading strategies with guidance.
Job Overview
This job is responsible for transacting short-term energy or gas purchases/sales. Employees in this role develop, communicate, and execute trading strategies with guidance.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Monitors market conditions and analyzes transactions to help in identifying and executing energy trades
  • Ensures transaction terms are beneficial to the organization and meet risk guidelines
  • Optimizes economics to assure minimum energy supply costs and maximizes profits for generation portfolio
  • Determines generation requirements and coordinates fuel procurement to meet obligations
  • Coaches junior traders
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
  • High School Grad / GED
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience:1+ years

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's - Business Administration
  • Fuel Sales
  • Gas Trading
  • Oil Trading
  • Power Purchase/Sales
  • Unit Commitment
  • Wholesale Services

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Energy Trading
Organization: NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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