Shift Energy Trader

2 weeks ago


Perth, United Kingdom SSE Full time

**About our Business**

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest in excess of £40bn across the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

**About the Role**

**Base Location**: Perth

**Salary**: £40,600- £61,000 + shift allowance + performance related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

**Working Pattern**: Permanent| Full Time

SSE's Gas Storage Business operates two large onshore gas storage facilities in East Yorkshire with a commercial team located at SSE's corporate hub in Perth, Scotland. An opportunity has arisen within the commercial office for a highly motivated and commercially minded Shift Trader.

As part of the team, you will be required to work operational shifts on a rolling 6-week 24/7 rota. The role requires lone working whilst managing the operational desk. On shift, you will be required to make important choices based on UK Gas and Power markets to effectively identify the optimised running profile of SSE Gas Storage's assets.

The role will encourage you to put in place short-term trading strategies that maximise value from the assets and hedge exposure to risk. You will be the main point of contact for operational activity including communications with; Duty Production Engineers, National Gas Transmission and Storage Customers. Training will be given on the legislation and regulation associated with market-based activity and you will be expected to develop an in-depth understanding of Gas Market fundamentals.

Key role accountabilities:

- Sole decisions on the use of the assets in the UK Gas Market.
- Trading based on strategic guidance or sole conclusion.
- Compliance with Regulation and Internal Policy.
- Clear Communications with Engineers, Customers and Management.

**What do I need?**

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Familiarity with UK or EU energy markets and/or have an interest in commodity markets.
- Been educated to degree level or equivalent in a numerical, economic, or energy-based discipline, however, all appropriate qualifications/skills/experience will be considered.
- Understand and thrive in the benefits of Teamwork.

**What's in it for you?**:
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

**What happens now?**:
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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