Pipeline Scheduler

Responsibilities

• Assist shippers with nominations and confirm scheduled quantities on interstate and intrastate pipelines for the receipt and delivery of natural gas.
• Monitor scheduled versus actual gas flows and proactively calculate and manage shipper and OBA imbalances.
• Navigate EBBs of major interstate and intrastate pipelines as it relates to scheduling, confirming gas and reporting functions.
• Frequently communicate and support shippers regarding nominations, contract information, scheduling discrepancies, operational cuts, and transportation issues.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable pipeline tariffs, scheduling practices, and industry standards.
• Participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Excel proficiency required
• 3+ years of pipeline scheduling experience
• Quorum experience helpful
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task, analyze situations and quickly prioritize tasks
• Thorough understanding of pipeline operations, including pressures, flow rates, capacity issues, and gas quality requirements
• Ability to excel in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment which requires balancing multiple tasks under scheduled deadlines
• Strong analytical, time management, organizational, and communication skills required both verbally and written
• Exposure to Texas Intrastate Pipelines, e.g., Agua Blanca, Atmos, Trans-Pecos, Oasis, HPL, KM Tejas, KM Texas, Enterprise, Oneok, Valley Crossing Pipeline, Nextera EFM, NET Mexico and GCXF
• Experience with SCADA preferred
• Communication and Teamwork skills required: Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize team success. Be a self-starter, be able to prioritize job duties, and proactively seek or suggest solutions

Benefits

This position is located in Austin or Houston, Texas. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.