ECONOMIC DISPATCH SPECIALIST

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world's third-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 17 markets (Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Chile, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the UK, US and Vietnam). 

EDPR is committed to furthering social advances in terms of sustainability and integration. This is reflected by the inclusion of the company in the Bloomberg Gender Equality index and the fact that it has been certified as a Top Employer 2021 in Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Poland, Portugal and Romania), both of which recognise its employee-driven policies.

 Execute market orders for several European electricity markets according to the provided guidelines. Communicate and follow up market results and strategies performance.

1. Daily execute market orders in European electricity markets (Day ahead market/intraday/ bilateral contracts notification) according to the defined guidelines.

2. Communication with internal (e.g Dispatch, Asset Management) and external (e.g. market operators, TSO) parties regarding daily market operations and executions.

3. Monitoring on the markets and strategies performed, reporting to the rest of the department and other internal/external stakeholders about market movements and prices evolution, interpreting financial and market reports.

1.  REQUIRED ACADEMIC SKILLS:

1. 1. 1. Undergraduate required. Preferred degrees in Engineering, Business, Physics or Math science.

2. LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. 1. 1. Experience working in English (i.e. written and oral English (bilingual)). Valued other languages.
      2. Familiar with market jargon is valuable.

3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1. 1. 1. In one or more of the following areas: electricity/energy markets, renewable regulation, finance. Previous experience as a trader would be valued.

4. OTHER SKILLS:

1. 1. 1. Domain of Microsoft Excel and other Office package.
      2. VBA, Power BI and R, and SQL would be a plus.
      3. Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products (preferred)
      4. Competency in Analytical Problem solving, strong communication, customer/partner relationships, and technology expertise (preferred)

5. KNOWLEDGE:

1. 1. 1. Responsible, organized, analytical, problem solving.

6. OTHER

1. 1. 1. This position implies a high level of responsibility.

Since the operations are done on a daily basis, the position implies working in shifts (daytime).

Among EDPR's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. Reinforcing these principles has a real impact on the satisfaction of commitment, increases talent and the quality of leadership of our professionals. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of EDPR.

What makes us proud as an employer:

TOP Employer Europe 2023 certification.
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021.
Top Workplaces US 2021.
Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation;