Wholesale Merchant Operations Supervisor

This posting is open until filled. Applications received by November 2, will receive full consideration. Applications submitted after this date may not be reviewed, depending on application volume.

The wholesale power industry is in the middle of an exciting transition. Organized day-ahead markets are going live across the West, resource adequacy rules are being rewritten, and new BPA power products start October 1, 2028. This work will take vision, leadership, a focus on efficiency, and the judgment to balance reliability, cost, and risk as the rules of the game keep shifting.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) seeks a Wholesale Merchant Operations Supervisor to lead our Trading Operations Team through exactly that transition. You'll inherit a team that already knows how to deliver: experienced Real-Time, Short-Term, and Power Scheduling professionals who understand EWEB's hydro assets, how to optimize our portfolio, and the ins and outs of Western power markets. Your job isn't to teach them the basics, it's to give them a strategic vision, remove the obstacles in their way, and help them build the next generation of tools, workflows, and market strategies that this moment demands.

As Supervisor, you'll direct an integrated team spanning Real-Time Operations, Short-Term Trading, Power Scheduling, and Organized Markets, working together, not in silos, to optimize the full value of EWEB's generation and contract portfolio across every time horizon, from the next five minutes to the next market day.

• Supervision and Leadership -Set the strategic direction for the Trading Operations team. Establish clear goals, performance standards, and work procedures. Build a culture where experienced staff are empowered to bring forward new ideas — you'll coordinate training, distribute workload, evaluate performance, and resolve conflicts, but just as importantly, you'll create the space for your team to experiment, automate, and improve how the desk operates.
• Real-Time Operations - Oversee the 24x7 Real-Time desk: load and resource balancing, forecasting, hydro operations, and economic dispatch of generation, ensuring EWEB reliably meets its obligations while capturing value in a fast-moving market.
• Short-Term Trading, Analytics & Power Scheduling -Oversee Short-Term trading and power scheduling. Develop strategy grounded in real departmental data and analytics. Align trading strategy to EWEB's BPA Power Product, contract portfolio, generation assets, and current market conditions to maximize portfolio value and minimize net power costs.
• Organized Markets & Regulatory Compliance - Serve as EWEB's strategic voice on organized markets and the expansion of our participation in day-ahead and other organized market structures. Own every operational dimension of market readiness: systems, staff training, compliance obligations, and coordination with regional market operators and counterparties, positioning EWEB to compete confidently as the rules of the game keep changing.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this position is $147,506.68 - $196,675.59

The starting pay offered will be established based on multiple factors, including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, and relevant experience, as well as internal equity. Consistent with EWEB’s compensation philosophy, it is not customary to place individuals at the high end of the salary range at the time of hire. Compensation decisions are made holistically to support fair, consistent, and equitable pay practices, considering the specific circumstances of each position and candidate.

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package – Read more about our benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Equivalency: EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience when reviewing applications. Candidates who do not meet all of the minimum qualifications, but whose application materials demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position are encouraged to apply. We understand that valuable experience can be gained through various avenues, and we value diverse experiences and unique perspectives.

Experience: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible work experience in wholesale energy trading, power operations, or a related energy operations function, including at least two years in a supervisory, lead, or subject matter expert role. Experience must include demonstrated proficiency in two or more of the following areas: real-time energy trading, short-term or prompt month power trading, power scheduling and transmission management, or organized market operations. Experience across the full trading tenor, from prompt month through real-time, is strongly preferred. Lead worker or project manager experience may substitute for supervisory experience, provided it includes the majority of the supervisory tasks listed in this description.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or other related field. Post-secondary education and/or course work in Math, Science or Engineering preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.

Professional license or registration: No

Oregon driver license required: No
Post offer background check required: Yes

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

LOCATION
This position is based in Eugene, Oregon and has been approved for a hybrid work arrangement. The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon.

WHY CHOOSE EWEB?
EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce and offers great benefits, including health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, wellness programs, an employee credit union, and more.

As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.

WHY CHOOSE EUGENE?
It’s a city big enough to boast excellent restaurants, arts, and events, but small enough to still feel like a community. It’s also easy to get out of town, making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities, with world-class opportunities for fishing, rafting, bicycling, hiking, and camping.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. Attracting, retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

TOBACCO, SMOKE AND VAPOR-FREE CAMPUS POLICY
EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco.

Note: This job posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned.