Power Trader & IT/AI Support Specialist

About the role

Public Power Corporation (PPC) is looking for a Power Trader and IT/AI Support Specialist in Attica. The role combines participation in the wholesale electricity market with supporting daily generation scheduling and developing automation tools and AI-based forecast improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in the wholesale electricity market (Day-Ahead, Intraday, Balancing) by submitting orders to the relevant platforms
• Support daily generation scheduling for the Transmission System Operators
• Develop and maintain internal scripts and tools (Python, VBA, SQL) to automate daily tasks
• Apply Machine Learning models and/or Generative AI tools and prepare proposals to improve forecasts of fundamentals and market prices
• Monitor at a high level the smooth operation of internal information systems and data flows (data pipelines)

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field; a Master's in Energy, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or a related field is an additional qualification
• At least two years of relevant experience in trading and/or IT/AI support roles
• Experience in energy companies, IT applications or consulting is an additional qualification
• Good knowledge of English
• Availability in case of emergency (by phone) and availability in flexible working hours

Required skills

• Knowledge of Excel (advanced formulas, Power Query, VBA) is an additional qualification
• Knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn) and SQL is an additional qualification
• Use of Generative AI tools (APIs, prompt engineering) and basic understanding of Machine Learning/Deep Learning algorithms is an additional qualification
• Familiarity with cloud environments (preferably Microsoft Azure, AVD) and basic networking concepts is an additional qualification

What we offer

• Inclusive working environment
• Continuous training and participation in development activities
• Group health and life insurance program
• Reduced electricity consumption invoice