As the
Real Time Power Trader IV, you will support short-term and intermediate power trading activities by applying sound commercial judgment, expert market analysis, and disciplined execution. The Trader plays a key role in optimizing value across power markets while operating within defined risk limits and maintaining strong internal and external relationships.
This position works a 12 hour rotating shift schedule (DuPont) including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays.
What You'll Do- Purchase, sell, and exchange physical and financial power within defined limits to support short-term and intermediate trading strategies.
- Analyze market fundamentals, pricing trends, and locational dynamics to identify opportunities and inform trading decisions.
- Schedule and manage physical and financial positions using approved trading and risk management systems.
- Ensure accurate documentation and timely communication of market activity.
- Optimize electricity demand, generation assets, and transmission utilization to capture value across markets.
- Negotiate transactions with producers, traders, and customers in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Participate in Virtual and FTR markets.
- Contribute to the development and expansion of trading strategies, products, and regional activity.
What You'll Bring - Required- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 3 or more years of relevant commercial, trading, or energy-market experience that prepares you to handle complex situations independently
- Experience in real-time power trading, Virtual/FTR markets, or regional power markets
What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Experience with financial risk management tools and trade management systems
- Experience purchasing, selling, or exchanging energy commodities
- Experience negotiating pricing structures and commercial contract terms
- Strong understanding of market fundamentals, risk management principles, and compliance requirements
- Highly analytical with the ability to interpret complex market data and make timely decisions
- Strong communication skills and ability to build effective counterparty and customer relationships
- Demonstrated resilience and ability to perform in fast-paced, high-pressure trading environments
Compensation RangeThis position has a base salary range of $147,600 - $180,400. This role is eligible to participate in the company's commercial bonus program, offering the opportunity to earn additional compensation based on business and individual performance, in accordance with program guidelines.
At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role's requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.
Total RewardsAt Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
- Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
- 8% 401k company match
- Cash Balance Account pension
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
- Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
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To be considered:In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of
July 1, 2026.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
