Senior Natural Gas Scheduler-Gulf/Southwest

Summary

Summary/Objective

The Senior Natural Gas Scheduler will be responsible for managing the scheduling and coordination of natural gas transportation and distribution activities. The role will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders, including pipelines, suppliers, and customers, to ensure the efficient and cost-effective movement of natural gas. This role requires a deep understanding of gas scheduling, regulatory compliance, and the ability to resolve scheduling challenges in real-time.

Position Description

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement gas scheduling strategies to optimize the use of transportation capacity.
• Manage the daily scheduling of natural gas supplies, ensuring reliable and timely delivery to customers.
• Collaborate with gas suppliers, pipelines, and customers to coordinate scheduling activities and resolve any operational issues.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Provide real-time support for resolving scheduling discrepancies, emergencies, and disruptions in the gas supply chain.
• Prepare and maintain gas scheduling documentation and records.

• Maintains knowledge of volume commitments contained in gas supply and transportation contracts and nominates supplies to optimize delivered costs within contract limits.

• Maintains knowledge of pipeline/utility asset pricing components to optimize scheduling efficiency.

• Proactively analyzes assigned area of responsibility for system optimization opportunities and collaborates with Gas Supply and Sales to determine most economical decisions and provides input into deal valuations/structuring.

• Analyze data and trends to identify scheduling optimization opportunities and reduce costs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement operational improvements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Description Continued

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of natural gas transportation and distribution operations within the Gulf Coast/Southwest region.
• Familiarity with industry scheduling software and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and make real-time decisions.
• Proficiency in regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Ability to get things done under the pressure of multiple deadlines.
• Strong Verbal and Written communication skills.
• Business Acumen.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Discretion and Confidentiality.

Expected Hours of Work

Days and hours of work are established between the employee and the supervisor. Weekends will be required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or another relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in natural gas scheduling, with a proven track record of success.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Advanced degree preferred.

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