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Nrg Energy

Senior Natural Gas Trader

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Nrg Energy

Produces and delivers electricity and energy services across North America via generation and retail brands

Execute and manage natural gas trades across Canadian markets to maximize profitability.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
15,637 Employees
Service Specialisms
Operations & Maintenance
Turbine Services
Gas Turbine Parts Supply
Rotor Life Management
Major Maintenance Services
Outage Planning
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Sector Specialisms
Power
Natural Gas
Load Management
Sustainability
Renewables
Energy Services
Distributed Generation
Commercial Operations
Role

Description

trade execution
market monitoring
strategy development
record compliance
deal negotiation
asset management
  • Coordinate efforts with US entity.
  • Monitor market trends, pipeline flows, weather impacts, and regulatory changes
  • Maintain accurate trade records and ensure compliance with internal and external policies
  • Execute physical and financial natural gas trades across Canadian markets
  • Develop and implement trading strategies to optimize asset value and margin
  • Work with scheduling and operations to ensure accurate and timely trade execution.
  • Critical Thinking/Creative Thinking: Identify main issues, problems & opportunities; assess a range of situations & solutions, using analysis to draw appropriate conclusions and judgments.
  • Provide market insights and performance updates to commercial and residential Sales teams
  • Pursue, negotiate and execute Asset Management Agreements
  • Negotiate deals with counterparties, pipeline operators, and storage facilities

Requirements

ice
excel
etrm
bachelor’s
5+ years
problem solving
  • Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
  • Must be able to collaborate and align culture with strategy
  • Flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Knowledge of Canadian Pipelines including Enbridge West Coast, NGTL and TransCanada Canadian Mainline.
  • Team Player: Blends well with immediate team members as well as stakeholders across the company. Treats people with courtesy and respect. Engaged in discussions and willingness to challenge respectfully. Takes pride and responsibility in the job and success of our team.
  • Deep understanding of AECO, Dawn and regional supply/demand dynamics
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field
  • Multitasking: Ability to trade, manage storage and pipes, as well as seek out new opportunities across multiple regions.
  • Proficiency in trading platforms (ICE), Excel, and data visualization tools
  • Thinks and talks strategy: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
  • Superior problem solving and analysis skills
  • Resourcefulness and ability to work with limited supervision
  • Knowledge of Direct/NRG Operations ETRM Systems
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • 5 or more years of experience in natural gas trading in Canadian markets
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills under pressure

Benefits

  • A collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused work environment
  • Onsite, open office environment

Training + Development

Information not given or found
Company

Overview

2003 Emergence
Independent Company
The company emerged as an independent entity in 2003 following its bankruptcy.
5.4 GW Capacity
Planned Power Generation
Develops large-scale natural gas plants with a planned 5.4 GW combined-cycle capacity for data centers by 2029.
2006 Acquisition
Texas Genco
Milestone acquisition of Texas Genco in 2006 expanded its operational capabilities.
2009 Purchase
Reliant Energy
Acquisition of Reliant Energy in 2009 strengthened its market presence.
  • Built a vast energy generation portfolio—from coal, gas, oil and nuclear plants to wind, solar farms and battery storage.
  • Operates across the US and Canada under brands like Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy and Vivint.
  • Provides electricity, energy management, HVAC and home services through cloud-based platforms and smart-home integration.
  • Trades power, natural gas and environmental commodities, employing advanced analytics and financial instruments.
  • Unusual fact: it spearheaded the first privately-funded EV charging network (EVgo) before spinning it off.

Culture + Values

  • Protecting People and the Environment — comprehensive training, rigorous protocols, continuous improvement
  • Delivering reliable, innovative energy solutions and strong community engagement
  • Upholding ethical standards, transparency in reporting, and accountability
  • Investing in R&D, digital transformation, strategic partnerships to drive progress

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction
GHG Emissions Cut
The company has achieved a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from a 2014 baseline.
44% Drop
Emissions Reduced
Emissions dropped significantly from 61 MtCOâ‚‚e in 2014 to 34 MtCOâ‚‚e in 2021, representing a 44% reduction.
$900M Bond
Sustainability-linked Financing
Issued a $900 million Sustainability-Linked Bond tied to reducing emissions to 31.7 MtCOâ‚‚e by 2025.
Net-Zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Target
Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with global climate goals.
  • SBTi‑approved, 1.5 °C‑aligned emissions targets
  • Recognized by SEAL Awards for reducing GHG by 55% from 2014 baseline and expanding low‑carbon retail offerings

Inclusion & Diversity

30% Women
Board Diversity
Ensures at least 30% of board members are women.
3-Year Cycle
Pay Equity Study
Gender and race pay equity study conducted every 3 years, ensuring equitable results after controlling for key factors.
100% Completion
Bias Training
All employees, including executives, have completed unconscious bias training.
  • Evaluated and revised job postings to eliminate 4‑year degree requirements and gendered language
  • Cross-functional 21-member team led by CEO delivering actionable DEI recommendations
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Senior Natural Gas Trader at Nrg Energy in Calgary, Alberta, Canada