Scheduler III/Sr/Lead

Responsibilities

• Nominates storage activity for the storage company electronic bulletin board (EBB) and internal gas management systems for optimization activities;
• Nominates natural gas communications with traders and confirms with pipeline interconnects;
• Schedules daily volumes for producer and buyer contracts;
• Communicates with customer on daily requirements and cultivates relationships with scheduling counterparts of customers and pipeline representatives to ensure operational integrity;
• Accesses and accurately populates a pipeline EBB;
• Recommends market area supply alternatives and storage strategies; tracks storage injections, withdrawals, and balances;
• Collaborates with gas accountants to establish and implement invoice procedures; updates database to prepare invoices and statements; assists in resolution of billing discrepancies and responds to questions regarding term transactions;
• Confirms physical volume activity is accurate; re-confirms bi-weekly and month end volumes via interconnecting pipeline EBB’s;
• Communicates rate, tariff, fuel rate, and operational conditions to front office; contacts gas producers and buyers to verify their requirements;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Engineering, or Economics; minimum five (5) years' experience in gas marketing company with proficient scheduling knowledge;
• PREFERRED: Master's or MBA; minimum seven (7) years' experience with a gas marketing company;
• Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements: Available 24/7/365; Must be willing to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as the need arises;
• Other Requirements: Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills; Proficiency in multiple pipeline electronic bulletin boards (EBBs); Understanding of accounting principles and procedures for gas accounting; Sound knowledge of Endur pathing requirements; Knowledge of storage asset utilization, and LDC and Power generation markets; In-depth knowledge of Daily live and G2 systems; Preferred: Gas accounting experience; Preferred: Detailed knowledge of US gas pipeline systems, major plays, and business.