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BP

Global energy company transitioning to renewables

Non Energy Optimization Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Houston, TX, USA
HybridHybrid office/remote working; up to 10% travel expected. This role is not eligible for relocation.
Finance & BankingSales & Trading

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as math, statistics, economics, quantitative finance, or engineering is required.
  • Mid-level experience in an analytical or commercially focused role is required.
  • Retail supply experience or similar commercial experience is required.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO markets, the electric power grid, and marketplace, specifically in the CAISO, PJM, or NYISO regions, is required.
  • High proficiency in Excel VBA and SQL is required.
  • Analytical skills for risk assessment are required.
  • Ability to collect, query, visualize, organize, and analyze complex data, evaluate information, and draw logical conclusions is required.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to adhere to regulatory-mandated timelines are required.
  • Ability to work across multidisciplinary functions and departments is required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the retail portfolio of power-related products, including RA, MTR, capacity, CRRs, and future traded ancillary products.
  • Transact bilaterally and on exchange in approved products to hedge and optimize the retail portfolio.
  • Manage regulatory filings for CAISO RA and MTR.
  • Maintain all traded non-energy curves, including congestion, capacity, and RA-related products.
  • Maintain and provide transactable prices for approved tradable products, and provide market information to retail pricing functions, salespersons, and customers.
  • Build and support models for optimization analysis, risk exposure management, and hedging strategies for the retail portfolio.
  • Book non-energy trades consisting of standard and non-standard products in the ETRM.
  • Support the retail load forecasting process by developing associated exposure reporting and stress testing to advance retail supply traders' needs.
  • Lead variance explanations during the actualization process for assigned markets and products.
  • Understand and comply with internal policies and those of the CFTC, SEC, FERC, and other regulatory bodies or exchanges.
  • Work with internal teams to ensure accurate customer invoicing for responsible products.
  • Support sales in customer meetings as a subject matter expert on market liquidity, regulatory changes, and rest mitigation strategies.
  • Perform additional tasks as needed based on desk resourcing.
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of the CAISO RA and MTR regulatory landscape is preferred.
  • Python proficiency is highly preferred.
  • Experience with ETRM systems is preferred.

About the company

BP operates as a global energy company that supplies oil, gas, and electricity while also investing in renewable energy projects such as solar and offshore wind. It manages exploration, production, and distribution of energy resources and aims to help the world move toward a net-zero future by growing its renewable energy capacity and reducing carbon emissions. Unlike firms that focus only on fossil fuels or renewables, BP combines traditional energy with a broad, ongoing shift toward sustainable solutions, funded by strategic investments in climate-friendly projects. Its goal is to provide reliable energy to governments, businesses, and consumers while delivering value to shareholders and supporting societal sustainability goals.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1909

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What believers are saying

  • BP reported $5.7 billion Q2 2026 profit and $10.9 billion operating cash flow.
  • BP cut net debt by $3.1 billion in Q2 2026 and raised dividend 4%.
  • August 2026 asset sales and Archaea exit fund debt reduction through 2027.

What critics are saying

  • BP cut 700 roles on July 30, 2026, signaling execution strain and internal disruption.
  • BP sold French EV charging assets October 1, 2026, shrinking its energy-transition optionality.
  • Michigan's climate antitrust suit dismissal on September 23, 2026 leaves broader litigation exposure unresolved.

What makes BP unique

  • BP's Upstream-Downstream integration with trading creates cycle-resilient cash flow, per August 2026.
  • BP's 61-country footprint and refining network support supply security and market access.
  • BP's portfolio pruning under August 2026 results concentrates capital on assets with higher returns.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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BP has updated its third quarter 2026 production guidance, now expecting reported upstream output of 2,190 to 2,240 thousand barrels of oil equivalent a day (mboe/d). The range splits into oil production and operations of 1,415 to 1,445 mboe/d, and gas and low carbon energy of 775 to 795 mboe/d. The breakdown gives investors a clearer view of the company's near-term operating mix. Analysts expect BP to report revenue of $197.0 billion and earnings of $10.1 billion by 2029, up from $5.4 billion in earnings today. The consensus assumes revenue falls 2.9% a year. Separately, BP's Jio bp venture has tied up with Kia India on EV charging, covering more than 23,500 accessible points.

Bloomberg
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BP hires PJT Partners' Ben Monaghan as head of M&A

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Snowfox Discovery has closed an oversubscribed $30 million Series A funding round, marking one of the largest financings to date in the natural hydrogen sector. The round was led by bp Ventures with strong participation from Rio Tinto Ventures and Oxford Science Enterprises, alongside new backers AP Ventures, The Bamford Family, and Oxford Capital.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 6th, 2026
Oil majors use lockouts to secure union concessions at US refineries

US oil majors are increasingly using aggressive tactics in labour negotiations, deploying lockouts to extract concessions from workers' unions. The trend began with Exxon's 10-month lockout of 650 workers at its Beaumont refinery in 2021, the longest US refinery labour dispute in 40 years. BP and Marathon are currently locking out workers at their Whiting, Indiana, and Martinez, California, refineries whilst continuing operations with contractors and replacement staff. This strategy undermines unions' traditional bargaining power based on skilled labour being essential. At Whiting, BP proposes a 13% pay rise over four years — below national oil bargaining standards for the first two years — and seeks to transfer work to third-party contractors. The company also wants waivers on bargaining rights regarding AI tools and time clocks. Union representatives say BP is following Exxon's playbook, having hired the same lead negotiator who oversaw the Beaumont lockout.

CNBC
Sep 3rd, 2026
EnQuest CEO confirms interest in BP's North Sea assets after oil major launches sale process

EnQuest CEO Amjad Bseisu confirmed to CNBC on Thursday that the UK oil and gas producer is interested in acquiring BP's North Sea assets. BP launched a sale process in July for its UK North Sea portfolio, which includes five production hubs employing around 1,100 people. The potential acquisition would mark BP's major retreat from the basin after 60 years of operations. Bseisu noted only a handful of companies remain interested in UK North Sea assets. EnQuest reported adjusted pre-tax profit of $54.6 million in the first half of the year, with revenues reaching $529.9 million. The company previously purchased North Sea interests from BP, including a 25% stake in the Magnus field in 2017.