24 HR Power Trader

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

Position Overview

Your responsibilities may include:

• Optimize portfolio positions across day-ahead and real-time power markets to maximize asset performance and trading results.
• Execute physical and financial power transactions, including energy and transmission products, consistent with commercial strategies and risk limits.
• Monitor market fundamentals, transmission constraints, generation availability, weather impacts, and system conditions to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Manage hourly, day-ahead, and short-term market exposures for generation and load-serving assets.
• Identify and capture market opportunities through analysis of market conditions, pricing dynamics, and portfolio positions.
• Communicate market intelligence, operational issues, and portfolio updates to traders, schedulers, asset managers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely transaction capture, reporting, and compliance with established controls, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain situational awareness of regional power markets, congestion patterns, transmission constraints, and regulatory developments.
• Support portfolio optimization efforts through collaboration with asset owners and commercial teams.
• Contribute to trading desk profitability through disciplined risk taking and sound commercial decision-making.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with counterparties, market operators, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing activities to strengthen team capability and operational excellence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to trading processes, systems, and analytical tools.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related field; or foreign equivalent.
• 3 or more years of experience within energy markets, power markets, commodities trading, asset optimization, scheduling, marketing, or related commercial functions.
• 1 or more years of experience evaluating market pricing, transaction economics, risk exposure, and commercial opportunities.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions in dynamic market environments.
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience trading or supporting operations in organized North American power markets.
• Experience with real-time and day-ahead power market operations.
• Knowledge of ISO/RTO market structures, transmission systems, congestion management, and generation dispatch principles.
• Experience managing physical and financial power positions.
• Strong understanding of risk management concepts, portfolio optimization, and P&L drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive commercial environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with traders, schedulers, operators, and leadership.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership of business outcomes.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across functional and organizational boundaries.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.

Competencies

Results Orientation

Delivers positive business results through disciplined execution, sound decision-making, and effective prioritization in a dynamic trading environment.

Commercial Acumen

Understands market fundamentals, portfolio economics, and risk-reward tradeoffs to identify and capture value-creating opportunities.

Collaboration

Builds strong working relationships across commercial, operations, scheduling, and asset teams to achieve common objectives.

Adaptability

Responds effectively to evolving market conditions, system events, and changing business priorities while maintaining composure and sound judgment.

Accountability

Takes ownership of decisions and actions, follows through on commitments, and maintains a strong commitment to operational excellence and compliance.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required for training, business meetings, industry conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities (up to 10%).

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based within a commercial trading environment.
• Extended periods of computer and screen use.
• Requires sustained concentration and sound decision-making in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Participation in a 24/7 shift operation, including rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing market and operational conditions.

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Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.

• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.

• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.

• Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.

• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally.

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

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