-----Original Message-----
From: 	Rodriguez, Grace  
Sent:	Thursday, October 18, 2001 3:16 PM
To:	DL-Portland World Trade Center
Subject:	Position Opening: Real Time Trading Opportunity

Howdy all!

We currently have an opening in the Real Time Trading Group reporting to Bill Williams III. 

If you have any questions about this position, please see Bill at the Real Time Desk. A list of responsibilities and candidate requirements can be found below.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please contact Julie Kearney (x7404) or Grace Rodriguez (x8321) by close of business on Friday, October 19th, 2001.

Regards,
Grace
x8321

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Open position - REAL TIME TRADING

Description of Group
Real Time Trading is responsible for the physical and financial integrity of prescheduled energy transactions.  Specifically, this includes managing curtailed schedules and preserving Enron's financial rights with non-performing trading counter parties.  The group is required to maintain records and update databases that explain such supply/market interruptions in order to minimize customer billing dispute issues.  

In addition, Real Time Trading is responsible for the hourly trading of energy in the California ISO and bilateral markets.  Traders are expected to initiate profitable trades while maintaining an acceptable amount of risk exposure to the company.  The group is expected to know all settlements requirements and charges related to each type of trade.  Each trader is capable of interfacing with customers and responding to internal and external billing inquiries.  

Real Time is required to administer terms of Service Desk contracts, which may include the selling of excess generation and purchasing energy for customer's load requirements.  Also, each trader is responsible for gathering and reporting information on unit outages, transmission line durations and other information that is useful for all West Desk trading activity.

Description of Function
Confirm purchases and sales of power for Enron Power Marketing.
Protect EPMI from financial risk and fulfill physical power obligations.
Trade energy in hourly markets, including California ISO.
Gather essential market information for cash traders.
Aid in the preparation of price and deal reports and assist in the resolution of volume/price discrepancies.

Requirements
Bachelors in Finance, Business, Accounting or related field. 
1 to 2 years of previous power industry experience in western region is preferred. 
Excellent problem solving and communication skills. 
Ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
Strong PC skills. 
Work rotating shift including holidays and weekends. 
Self-motivated. 
Detail oriented.