Real-time Trader

Jupiter Power

Real Time Trader responsible for daily trading and QSE operations of battery energy storage systems. Ensuring reliable market operations while adhering to ISO protocols in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Continuously manage the operating assets in Real Time by executing trading and scheduling decisions to ensure capacity (state of charge) availability to meet energy and ancillary service obligations while operating within ISO protocols, NERC standards and Jupiter Power risk policy.
Evaluate proprietary AI pricing forecasts and dispatch schedules to assist in making real time operating decisions.
Work with Jupiter SCADA team and Remote-Operations Control Center (ROC) to identify and troubleshoot real-time communication issues between the site equipment, internal data management systems, and scheduling software.
Communicate with ROC staff in Real Time regarding asset availability and inputting outages/communicating with Scheduling Entities and ISOs where applicable
Work within a 24/7 rotating real-time operations schedule that will include working nights, weekends, and holidays in the office.
Use 3rd party modules and ISO published reports to monitor Real Time system conditions, outages, and constraints to enhance dispatch decisions.
Supporting asset onboarding and ongoing support for asset planning & reporting including acting as liaison with clients/business partners, maintenance of asset parameter data, outage planning and asset monitoring.
Support the Business Development, Data Science and Software teams in delivering their accountabilities where required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two or more years in a Real Time Power role such as control room operations, power trading, generation scheduling, or asset management
Working knowledge in one or more ISOs preferred (ERCOT, CAISO, WECC, SPP, MISO, PJM, IESO, NYISO, ISONE)
NERC certification and familiarity with energy storage technologies are advantages
A degree(s) in finance, economics, math, electrical theory, electrical power distribution, electrical power generation, or relevant field
Ability to work and communicate effectively in a high stress environment while managing time in sometimes rapidly changing situations
Demonstrates high standards in risk management, performance management, relationships with relevant 3rd parties and clients, communication, analysis, decision making, and legal & regulatory compliance
High comfort level with fast-moving organizations, with the curiosity and enthusiasm to innovate and formulate new ideas and to bring the best out of co-workers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
401k with limited matching
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

Control Room OperationsPower TradingGeneration SchedulingAsset ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTime ManagementHigh Stress Environment AdaptabilityRelationship ManagementDecision Making

Certifications

NERC Certification