Gas Scheduler

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About the role

A scheduler is responsible for executing and managing daily natural gas operations, including nominations, confirmations, and imbalance mitigation, to ensure accurate delivery of gas behind each LDC. This role partners closely with trading, wholesale, LDCs, and internal stakeholders to optimize transportation and storage assets while maintaining compliance with tariffs and balancing retail pools effectively. Additionally, the scheduler develops strong cross-functional relationships, leverages internal and external systems to execute transactions, and supports process improvement through automation, reporting, and technology collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage nominations, confirmations, imbalances, and other similar activities related to the purchase and sale of natural gas behind various LDCs, including activity on LDC websites and NRG’s ETRM platforms
• Advise and assist the trading team regarding the optimal use of transportation and storage assets while balancing retail pools
• Gain a complete understanding of the operational and commercial aspects of LDC tariffs
• Become proficient in the use of internal and external systems for the timely execution of nominations across multiple EBBs
• Develop and maintain trusted partnerships with all parties in the supply chain including schedulers, traders, LDC reps, and internal stakeholders
• Assist in the automation of scheduling processes
• Assist Technology teams with testing and application resolution
• Provide ad-hoc reporting where needed

Working Conditions

• This position operates in a professional office environment, requiring regular use of computers and other office equipment
• Weekend On-Call: On a rotational basis, remain on call on assigned weekends and holidays to provide scheduling and balancing services
• Periodically travel as business requires

Requirements

• High School Diploma with 2 or more years of gas scheduling experience or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Must have advanced computer system skills in Excel
• Must be comfortable with technology projects and initiatives and have aptitude to quickly learn new technical software
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field of finance, math, economics, computer science, or business-related field
• Two years or more of experience with natural gas scheduling or within the Energy and/or commodity-based industry
• Experience with ETRM systems
• Experience with time series statistical analysis
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, forecasting, and/or accounting

Skills

• Demonstrate history of a commitment to excellence in a team environment
• Possess a strong sense of initiative and always striving to deliver excellence
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills
• Strong communication and team-oriented skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a heavy deadline-oriented environment

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $68,000 - $112,200. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental
• 401K
• Flexible spending accounts

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.