Trading

Gas Operator

Olten - 100% | Permanent

To support the expansion of our gas portfolio, we are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Gas Scheduler to join our team in Olten, Switzerland. In this role, you will contribute to our European gas scheduling activities and work in a diverse, international, and fast-paced environment.You will interact daily with gas traders, counterparties, Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Storage System Operators (SSOs), and a wide range of internal stakeholders, providing an excellent opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the European gas market.

Your accountabilities
  • Handle daily gas scheduling activities across several European markets, including nominations, confirmations, capacity bookings and operational follow-up.
  • Check positions with trading counterparts, Transmission and Storage System Operators
  • Integrate and operate new products (storages, VPPs, swing options...)
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement and automation of scheduling processes in collaboration with relevant internal teams.
  • Coordinate closely with Trading, Middle Office, Back Office and other internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operational execution.
  • Support the resolution of operational issues and react promptly to market, system or counterparty-related incidents.
  • Monitor market rules and provide traders and originators with constructive feedback of operational conditions and opportunities
  • Support expansion of Alpiq gas activities with ad-hoc analysis on a project basis
  • Contribute to balancing and optimizing Alpiq spot gas positions during and outside of normal business hours
  • Perform piquet duty (on-call 24/7 from Monday to Sunday and weekend shift) according to a shift schedule

 

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Your profile

  • Degree in computer science, engineering, economics or business (min. bachelor level)
  • Good communication skills, fluency in English, other language(s) highly desirable
  • Previous experience in the energy trading sector is of advantage but not a prerequisite
  • Strong affinity with IT tools and process automation; knowledge of Excel, VBA, Python or SQL is an advantage.
  • Structured, reliable and detail-oriented working style, with the ability to manage operational tasks independently.
  • Excellent team player willing to interact with people within and outside of Alpiq
  • Ability to work in an accurate way while under pressure and to respect strict deadlines

Your benefits

Competitive salary package

Market-oriented salary

Training and development

Diverse opportunities for career growth

Flexible work models

Various flexible work models

Inclusion is at the heart of Alpiq

At Alpiq, we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment, where everyone can bring their ‘whole selves’ to work and feel valued, respected, and heard. This principle is central to our company’s purpose, values, and leadership approach. We strongly believe that organizations thrive through the inclusion of diversity. Everyone’s energy matters regardless of characteristics, such as age, gender, nationality, language, sexual orientation and identity, religion, social or ethnic background or any other personal traits.

 

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