Professional Executive (Trading)

The Professional Executive (Trading) shall form part of the Energy Trading and Dispatch Section and shall carry out energy demand analysis and energy trading functions. This role shall focus on daily optimisation of the dispatch of available energy generation capacities, trading on international energy trading markets, and efficient application of relevant sections of contractual agreements with third-party energy providers. This optimisation shall be informed by analysis and modelling of historical data related to energy trading and dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

• The Professional Executive (Trading) shall, amongst others, carry out the following duties:
• Generate electricity demand forecasts by analyzing historical energy patterns;
• Predict renewable energy output by assessing forecasted weather conditions;
• Develop optimised day-ahead and intra-day hourly dispatch schedules of the available energy generation sources;
• Effect ongoing review of the market prices in successive day-ahead and intra-day energy markets, in order to take corrective action towards dispatch optimisation, and to exploit favourable opportunities;

• Monitor real time demand and output of the local generating capacity;
• Carry out daily trading to purchase/sell energy from/to international energy markets, according to the daily dispatch table developed;
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends in the cost and availability of energy related commodities;
• Analyse energy supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical factors, weather patterns and other economic indicators
• Develop and execute ongoing trading strategies, operational procedures and standards;
• Update trading platforms to reflect latest market rules and regulations;
• Coordinate with power plant owners regarding shutdowns, start-ups and ramping-up and down procedures;
• Maintain accurate data collection as well as generating daily or periodical reports;
• Collaborate with the Dispatch Engineers stationed at Delimara Power Station Central Control
• Room (CCR) and with the Distribution Engineers stationed at Marsa Power Station Network
• Control Room (NCR) to ensure reliable and cost-efficient energy dispatch operations;

• Liaise with different stakeholders, both within and outside the Company, relevant for the enhancement of knowledge related to market information and trading processes;
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by higher authority.

Skills and Competencies

• Preferably, trained or/and experienced in trading;
• Ability to work with and analyse large volumes of data within a structured environment;
• Competent in data modelling;
• Excellent computer skills, extensive proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and, preferably, proficiency in Microsoft Access and VBA;
• Proficient in data research;
• Ability to work under constant pressure, make quick and smart decisions, and meet tight deadlines;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Possess excellent teamwork skills;
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Fluent in English and, preferably, in Italian;
• Self-motivated and highly organised;
• Flexible to work irregular hours, and work during weekends and public holidays.

Academic Qualification

• Must be in possession of a recognised Bachelors Degree at MQF Level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent1) in Natural Sciences or Engineering or Mathematics or Statistics or Economics or Computer Science/ICT or Management.

Work Experience

• Previous work experience in Energy Management or Analytics will be considered as an asset.