Pipeline Scheduler II

HOUSTON, TX

Objective

This position is primarily responsible for the daily nomination, confirmation, allocation and imbalance process for designated interstate and intrastate pipelines.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Interface with shippers and interconnecting pipelines for nominations, nomination changes and confirmations.
  • Ensure confirmed nominations are accurately reflected in the system for each nomination cycle.
  • Work with shippers, interconnecting pipelines, and gas control to minimize imbalances.
  • Prepare final scheduled volumes for use by Operations Control, partners, clients and internal management.
  • Confirm final monthly totals for nominations and allocated volumes are consistent with that of interconnecting pipelines.
  • Prepare accurate and timely month end close for areas of responsibility.
  • Maintaining positive relationships with the shipper community.
  • Monitor interconnecting pipeline IPWSs for the issuance of OFOs and communicate to shippers and Operations Control.
  • Ensure all scheduled volumes are within operational capacities.
  • Work closely with schedulers and Business Systems personnel on testing for system enhancements, configuration and transitions.
  • Work accommodating rotating hours to meet customer needs and ensure that all NAESB/FERC nomination cycles are adequately staffed.
  • Provide on-call and back-up (on a rotating basis) support to ensure scheduling coverage on night/weekends.
  • Work flexible hours, as needed, in the event of a project start-up and/or emergency upset.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

  • Works in an office environment.
  • Approximately 10-20% of anticipated travel.
  • Hybrid remote location.

Education and Qualifications

  • 4+ years previous experience in Gas Scheduling or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of industry terminology.
  • Must be familiar with Pipeline Tariffs, pipeline rules and NAESB/FERC regulations.
  • Familiarity with IPWSs of major interstate and intrastate pipelines as it relates to scheduling and confirming gas.
  • Knowledge of the Quorum application is preferred (QPTM/TIPS).
  • Strong customer service skills as this position is the day-to-day “face” to the customer community.