Senior Natural Gas Scheduler-Gulf/Southwest

Position Description

• 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Maintain knowledge of volume commitments contained in gas supply and transportation contracts and nominates supplies to optimize delivered costs within contract limits.
• Maintain knowledge of pipeline/utility asset pricing components to optimize scheduling efficiency.
• Proactively analyze assigned area of responsibility for system optimization opportunities and collaborate with Gas Supply and Sales to determine most economical decisions and provide 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.

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.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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

Nearest Major Market

Nearest Major Market: Houston