Scheduling Analyst
Caturus · Houston, TX · Yesterday
On-siteProject ManagementFull-time
About the Role
The Scheduling Analyst supports the daily scheduling, nomination, balancing, and transportation activities for natural gas volumes across gathering, processing, and transportation systems and market locations. This position works closely with Operations, Accounting, Buyers, and Pipeline representatives to ensure the timely and accurate movement of natural gas while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily natural gas nominations, confirmations, and scheduling activities with scheduling agents, midstream operators, and counterparties.
- Monitor scheduled versus actual gas volumes and identify potential imbalances or operational issues.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate gas deliveries and receipts.
- Support monthly balancing and reconciliation activities across transportation and storage assets.
- Track pipeline maintenance announcements, operational flow orders (OFOs), critical notices, and other operational events that may impact gas movement.
- Analyze volume data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to scheduling activities and transportation utilization.
- Partner with Operations teams to support optimization of pipeline capacity and gas flows.
- Investigate and resolve nomination discrepancies, volume variances, and scheduling exceptions.
- Maintain accurate records of transportation agreements, scheduling data, and operational transactions.
- Assist with invoice verification and transportation expense reconciliation.
- Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of scheduling procedures and reporting tools.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Energy Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
- Experience: Internship or experience within the energy, oil and gas, or commodities industries preferred.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting functions.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.