Senior/Lead Natural Gas Scheduler

Senior/Lead Natural Gas Scheduler

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000, negotiable based on experience.

Job Overview:

Our client, a leading oil and gas company based in Houston, TX, is seeking a Senior or Lead Natural Gas Scheduler. In this role, you will manage the scheduling and nomination of natural gas transportation and storage across pipelines and LDC systems, ensuring efficient gas flow for clients. This position involves mentoring junior schedulers and applying technical skills to optimize gas transport costs and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling and Nominations:

• Nominate, schedule, and adjust gas transportation on pipeline and LDC systems in alignment with contract terms, tariff requirements, and procedural timings.
• Monitor daily gas flow and adjust nominations to minimize imbalances and optimize delivery.

Demand Management:

• Track weather patterns, pipeline allocations, and gas demand forecasts to anticipate and meet gas needs.
• Coordinate with Gas Supply, Utility Sales, and Retail Sales teams to adjust gas flows in response to demand changes.

Contract and Cost Optimization:

• Manage volume commitments in gas supply and transportation contracts to maximize cost efficiency.
• Regularly review and verify pipeline invoices, monitoring for any inconsistencies.

System Optimization and Reporting:

• Analyze scheduling areas for potential efficiencies and work with gas supply and sales to implement cost-effective strategies.
• Prepare detailed daily and monthly reports on gas volumes, transport imbalances, and storage levels.

Mentorship and Team Leadership:

• Guide and train junior schedulers, fostering their professional growth.
• Lead initiatives to improve scheduling processes and streamline workflows.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; relevant additional experience may be considered in place of a degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in natural gas scheduling is required.

Technical Proficiency:

• Strong Excel skills; experience with Endur or similar scheduling software is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth understanding of natural gas flow, including knowledge of gas production, pipeline transportation, and delivery.
• Financial and economic analysis skills, including cost evaluation and financial modeling.
• Ability to interpret policies and regulatory rules affecting gas supply and transportation.

Additional Skills and Attributes

Communication and Collaboration:

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and share critical information from pipeline bulletin boards and communicate cost-saving opportunities.

Personal Characteristics:

• High ethical standards and discretion with confidential information.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Working Conditions

On-call and Travel:

• Flexibility to participate in on-call activities during evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.

About Our Client

Our client, a premier natural gas marketer based in Houston, TX, provides reliable gas supply solutions nationwide. Known for innovation and commitment to customer service, they deliver over 1 trillion cubic feet of gas annually to nearly 100,000 customers across more than 30 states. They value integrity, diversity, customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications.