Gas Trader
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10141965 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Feb. 10, 2026Job Summary:
The Gas Trader is a Disney Cast Member of Reedy Creek Energy Services that is responsible for the daily operations of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) natural gas supply portfolio and as needed serves as an alternate electric trader. You will also evaluate natural gas term transactions for up to 12 months in duration, prepare short-term load forecasts, the annual Natural Gas Budget, and provide support for long-term planning. In addition, handle all internal and external financial Electric and Natural Gas reporting for the Business Affairs team.
This position will require being available for on-call coverage.
Your role will report to the Manager, Energy Planning.
Responsibilities/You Will
Oversee the CFTOD's purchases and sales of natural gas and consumption forecasting.
Analyze commodity and pipeline decision-making processes for hourly, daily, and term transactions up to six months in duration.
Improve energy costs by using business relationships with partners.
Develop energy tracking mechanisms, modeling methods, and modeling tools to support the decision-making, transaction recording, and reconciliation processes of the trading desks.
Back office functions associated with natural gas activity including trade reconciliation, billing, financial reporting, and processing hedge settlements.
Prepare comparative and summary reports for Management Team.
Prepare regulatory reports for DOE, FERC, FPSC, NERC, and FRCC as needed.
Prepare analysis of special projects as assigned by the leader.
Basic Qualifications/You Will Have
Knowledge of natural gas trading tools required for the decision-making process and to document transactions. Tools such as ICE, NYMEX forward curve, and internally legacy developed tools.
Demonstrated understanding of FGT’s web-based scheduling platforms.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including EXCEL & PowerPoint.
Demonstrated understanding of utility contracts including NAESB, EEI, and FERC Pipeline tariffs.
Strong external business relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
5-7+ years of natural gas energy trading.
5+ years managing the natural gas trading desk.
Demonstrated understanding of natural gas pipeline nominations system.
Basic understanding of electric energy trading and scheduling.
Knowledge of FERC Natural Gas Rate Case Filings and Interventions.
Education
Bachelor's degree - business, finance, economics, Industrial Engineering concentrations or related field is required.
A Master's Degree in Business Administration is preferred.
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
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