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11 Mar 2025
Our parent company, LHi Group, releases the 2024 Impact & Sustainability Report

At Piper Maddox, we are proud to be part of LHi Group, a global specialist in talent solutions, and even prouder to share that our parent company has just released its first-ever Impact & Sustainability Report, an exciting milestone that reflects our collective commitment to a more sustainable future. A Year of Progress: Sustainability and Social Responsibility in 2024 For those of us working in clean energy and clean tech recruitment, sustainability is more than just a corporate initiative, it’s at the heart of everything we do. That’s why LHi’s 2024 Impact & Sustainability Report is particularly meaningful. It showcases the group’s outstanding achievements across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, diversity and inclusion efforts, and responsible business growth. Key highlights from the report include: Record-breaking fundraising efforts: LHi Group raised an incredible £26,894 for charitable causes, reinforcing our culture of giving back and driving social impact. Strengthening diversity & inclusion: LHi-IN, our dedicated DEI initiative, expanded to include eight thriving communities, providing a platform for employees to engage, learn, and drive meaningful change. A focus on sustainability: LHi continues to integrate ESG into business decisions, from internal policies to industry partnerships, ensuring we contribute to a cleaner, greener future. Empowering women in leadership: The launch of the Women’s Sales Board marked a major step toward achieving 50/50 gender representation in leadership within five years. Technology-driven impact: AI-powered recruitment solutions enhance our ability to connect top talent with organisations making a difference in clean energy and beyond. What this means for Clean Energy talent solutions For us at Piper Maddox, this report reaffirms our mission: To power the clean energy transition by connecting the best talent with the companies leading the charge. With LHi doubling down on ESG commitments and sustainable recruitment, we are better positioned than ever to support clients and candidates who share our passion for a net-zero future. As we step into 2025, we are excited to align with LHi’s key strategic goals: Expanding sustainable recruitment practices to ensure we place candidates in roles that drive real environmental impact. Enhancing AI-driven hiring solutions to streamline the recruitment process and deliver even greater value to clients and candidates. Growing our presence in high-demand clean energy and clean tech markets, particularly in North America, where investment in renewables and grid transformation is accelerating. Looking Ahead The release of LHi Group’s Impact Report is more than just a reflection on the past, it’s a commitment to the future. At Piper Maddox, we are proud to be part of an organisation that prioritises sustainability, DEI, and responsible business practices. We invite our clients, candidates, and industry partners to explore the full LHi Group Impact & Sustainability Report.

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Energy Trader, BESS
$140k - 170k per year
Energy Storage
US
Austin, Texas, United States
Permanent
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We are looking for a motivated Energy Trader, BESS to manage the scheduling and optimization of battery storage assets in the ERCOT market (with potential expansion to other ISOs). The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day trading activities, market analysis, risk management, and strategy development to maximize revenue and ensure compliance with all market rules.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute day-ahead and real-time trading strategies for BESS assets within ERCOT and other relevant markets.
  • Optimize charging and discharging schedules to maximize revenue across energy, ancillary services, and capacity markets.
  • Initiate or support the effort to increase the revenues from the BESS assets, in addition to participating in the Energy Market, such as executing contracts with off-takers
  • Use optimization tools to balance commercial value, operational limits, and risk exposure.
  • Monitor trading positions, P&L, and exposure to market risks.
  • Ensure compliance with ERCOT market rules, FERC regulations, and internal risk policies.
  • Conduct fundamental and quantitative analysis of power markets, demand/supply trends, and policy changes.
  • Develop trading strategies to capture market opportunities and support long-term asset value.
  • Participate, and contribute to the implementation of the company’s strategy to expand its business in the areas power trading and related businesses.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in energy trading, asset optimization, or related roles (experiences in ERCOT strongly preferred).
  • Strong understanding of wholesale power markets, including day-ahead and real-time operations.
  • Direct experience with BESS trading and operation is required.
  • Solid quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools.
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