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Junior Electricity Market Operator

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)

Statkraft

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for analytical, commercial-oriented, and responsible candidates who want to develop their professional career in short-term electricity trading and Energy Management.
You must feel comfortable working with data and operating systems, remain calm under pressure, and be motivated to learn in a 24/7 operational environment.

Relevant university degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, energy, economics, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related field.
Great interest in electricity markets, renewable energies, trading, dispatch operations, or energy management.
Analytical capacity and a structured approach to problem-solving.
Ease of working with numbers, data, digital tools, and operating systems.
High sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and willingness to follow robust operational processes.
Good communication and teamwork skills within an international environment.
Ability to learn quickly, receive feedback, and assume responsibilities progressively.
Availability to work in a 24/7 shift environment.
Fluent Spanish and English.

Nice to have

Initial knowledge of Iberian electricity markets, OMIE, or Red Eléctrica.
Initial experience, whether through internships, graduate programs, or early years of professional experience, in trading, dispatch, control room operations, energy forecasting, or asset management.
Experience with Python, SQL, data analysis, or optimization tools.
Experience or exposure to renewable generation, battery storage, or other flexible assets.
Experience working in operational, customer service, or environments where decisions must be made within very tight timeframes.

The role

Supplying energy efficiently and reliably is one of the main challenges of an energy system with an increasing presence of solar and wind generation. Our intraday trading teams carry out daily market activities and optimize Origination activities and Statkraft's own assets. Origination and Energy Management work closely together, combining commercial expertise with 24/7 optimization capabilities in short-term markets.

The teams balance intermittent generation, manage the dispatch of flexible assets, and use both manual and automated trading solutions. We operate critical infrastructure and, therefore, combine commercial decision-making with safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

Energy Management is responsible for balancing renewable generation, managing the dispatch of flexible assets, and optimizing positions in short-term electricity markets. Traders monitor forecasts and market movements, control automated applications, coordinate with different internal teams and asset operators, and make operational decisions 24 hours a day.

Spain is a strategic growth market for Statkraft, combining renewable generation and large-scale storage with an integrated Markets and Origination platform. The Madrid team will support the continuous development of short-term trading activities and Statkraft's flexibility optimization in Spain.

As a Junior Electricity Market Operator for Spain, you will be part of Statkraft's growing 24/7 Energy Management team. With training, guidance, and support from experienced colleagues, you will learn to balance renewable generation, manage the dispatch of flexible assets, and optimize positions in short-term electricity markets.

You will work in an environment where commercial judgment, technology, and operational excellence converge. The position offers a solid professional development path to become an independent shift trader within an advanced European short-term energy trading organization.

In this role:

You will complete a structured onboarding and training program on Iberian electricity markets, operating systems, shift routines, and risk controls.
You will supervise renewable generation, battery storage, and flexible asset portfolios in real-time, under the guidance of experienced shift traders.
You will support the execution of trading operations and operational actions in the short-term Iberian electricity markets.
You will learn to identify and respond to changes in forecasts, market movements, imbalance exposure, and operational constraints.
You will supervise automated trading and optimization applications, escalate anomalies, and support safe operational interventions.
You will contribute to ensuring accurate shift handovers, operational documentation, incident tracking, and continuous improvement.
You will coordinate with internal teams, asset operators, and transmission system operators in accordance with established procedures.
You will consistently apply trading mandates, operational controls, and regulatory compliance requirements during every shift.
You will work with quantitative analysts, developers, portfolio managers, and traders to improve tools, models, and processes.
You will develop practical knowledge regarding battery optimization, flexibility products, and renewable energy portfolio management.
You will develop the judgment, discipline, and sense of responsibility necessary to progressively assume greater responsibility in real market situations.
You will contribute to an open learning culture through feedback, knowledge sharing, and structured reflection.

About Statkraft

Statkraft is a global leader in renewable energy, headquartered in Oslo, Norway. As Europe's largest generator of renewable energy, the company develops, owns, and operates hydro, wind, solar, and gas-fired power plants, as well as providing energy trading and market services. With a history spanning over a century, Statkraft has a significant international footprint, operating in more than 20 countries and employing thousands of professionals dedicated to the transition to a low-carbon economy.

In Spain, Statkraft has established a strong presence, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, focusing on renewable energy development, energy trading, and origination activities. The company is actively expanding its Iberian operations, particularly in the areas of power trading and downstream origination, making it an attractive employer for international professionals with expertise in energy markets. Statkraft's work culture emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and a collaborative international environment, offering opportunities for career growth in a dynamic and purpose-driven sector.

Industry: Renewable Energy
Founded: 1895
Employees: 3,000–5,000
Headquarters: Oslo, Norway
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Statkraft is a state-owned company, offering stability and a long-term vision in the renewable energy sector.
The company has a strong international presence, with offices in over 20 countries, facilitating global career mobility.
Spain is a key market for Statkraft's energy trading and origination activities, with a growing team in Madrid.
Statkraft offers competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements.
The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, with a multicultural workforce across its global operations.

In their own words

About the company & team

Statkraft has been generating renewable energy for over a century. We imagine a world running entirely on renewable energy. With us, you will be able to develop a future-oriented career and contribute directly to the integration of renewable energies into the electricity system.

As part of the development of our 24/7 team in Madrid, we are looking for motivated professionals who are in the early stages of their career and want to develop in intraday energy trading and dispatch operations. You will join a structured learning environment, work alongside experienced traders, and progressively assume greater responsibilities in real-time market operations.

Additional information

A career at Statkraft is a career with purpose. You will contribute to the energy transition while developing practical experience in renewable portfolio optimization and short-term electricity markets. This includes:

A structured onboarding and development itinerary, with training and guidance from experienced traders and dispatch professionals.
Direct practical experience with Iberian electricity markets in real-time, renewable generation, batteries, and flexible assets.
Unlimited learning opportunities at different levels of the organization, including digital training and leadership programs.
The opportunity to develop your professional career within a global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates.
A collaborative culture focused on operational excellence, continuous learning, and responsible decision-making.
Flexible working solutions, parental leave, and work-life balance principles, adapted to the needs of a position with 24/7 shifts.

If you want to share our passion for renewable energies, develop yourself as an electricity market operator, and be part of the energy world of the future, submit your application.

To successfully face the complex path ahead, we need to have all voices. Therefore, we work actively to build an inclusive work environment and welcome all applications regardless of origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnicity, nationality, or disability.

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