Trainee Duke Energy Gas Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

The second level of the Gas Trader classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems, in Natural Gas areas of specialization, with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. The third level of the Gas Trader classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in Natural gas areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures . They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute on daily and short-term gas trading activities to meet the gas needs of the generation fleet and generate customer savings.
• Assist with the execution of approved financial hedging strategies.
• Backup, nighttime and weekend coverage responsibilities.
• Assist in preparation of regulatory responses and provide support for various audit activities.
• Assist in the development of gas, credit and risk processes and procedures.
• Manage and optimize the daily, monthly, seasonal and annual supply and transportation needs by interacting with suppliers and pipelines to procure physical natural gas and transportation.
• Lead and execute hedging program using various financial instruments.
• Identify potential new supply and transportation opportunities that economically support the fleet.
• Identification of fuel savings opportunities.
• Support Short and Long term gas supply and transportation procurement
• Direct subject matter expert supporting responses to discovery in regulatory fuel recovery clause proceedings.
• Direct support of various audit activities.
• Develop and implement daily and monthly physical set up strategy of gas requirements for each entity

Required/Basic Qualifications for Gas Trader

• Bachelor's degree. In addition to required degree, five (5) years related work experience.

Required/Basic Qualifications for Senior Gas Trader

• Bachelor's degree. In addition to required degree, eight (8) years related work experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience Hedging with Swaps and other financial products
• Experience with Physical Gas Procurement
• Strong business analytical skills
• Proficiently operate computer software and hardware for data manipulation, analysis and presentation purposes.
• Experience trading and moving natural Gas on various interstate gas pipeline systems.
• Interpersonal skills and apply systematic thinking to help identify, clarify and solve business problems.

Working Conditions

Hybrid - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility. Open-fast paced environment with hard deadlines. Must be available Weekends and nights

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance

Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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About Duke Energy

Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status. Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.