Natural Gas Scheduler

Summary: The Natural Gas Scheduler is responsible for supporting commercial trading activities by coordinating the receipt, delivery, and storage of natural gas across multiple pipelines, LDC systems, and geographic regions. This role ensures accurate tracking of company volumes, minimizes imbalances, and optimizes delivery costs while complying with contractual and tariff requirements. The Scheduler works closely with suppliers, customers, traders, storage operators, and internal teams to achieve operational efficiency and profitability.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Nominate, schedule, and monitor natural gas transportation, purchases, sales, and storage end volumes on pipeline and/or LDC systems.
• Enter nomination data into pipeline/LDC systems in compliance with contractual provisions and tariff deadlines.
• Adjust nominations based on electronic flow measurement (EFM) data to minimize imbalances.
• Coordinate nominations between suppliers, customers, and internal teams to ensure accuracy throughout the delivery chain.
• Monitor weather forecasts, pipeline/LDC transportation allocations, and operational notices to adjust gas flows and maintain supply-demand balance.
• Maintain knowledge of contract terms, asset pricing components, and transportation discounts to optimize scheduling efficiency and minimize costs.
• Track and maintain records of all physical gas movements, storage balances, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor and act upon pipeline/utility electronic bulletin boards for operational restrictions, emergencies, or cost-saving opportunities.
• Work with trading and supply teams to identify and secure incremental capacity and supply opportunities.
• Collaborate with Gas Supply, Utility Sales, Retail Sales, and other internal stakeholders to develop the most economical delivery strategies.
• Provide input into deal valuations and structure from a scheduling and operations perspective.
• Prepare and analyze daily, monthly, and historical reports detailing gas volumes, transport imbalances, and storage activity.
• Create, update, and verify scheduling and allocation data in internal systems.
• Review and verify pipeline/utility invoices to ensure accurate charges, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, purchasers, pipeline operators, and internal staff.
• Represent the company at industry meetings, with marketers, gas suppliers, and service providers.
• Participate in developing and refining scheduling processes to enhance efficiency.
• Assist team members in meeting daily and long-term operational goals.
• Participate in on-call scheduling support, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent industry experience may be substituted (minimum four years in natural gas operations or scheduling).
• Highschool Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience directly scheduling natural gas on interstate pipeline and/or LDC systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Allegro or similar ETMS system preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing operational conditions.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Negotiation skills and prior experience preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: 

• This role is primarily performed in an office environment with extensive use of a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Standard business hours apply; however, the role requires flexibility to support on-call scheduling coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs and market conditions.
• The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and make timely decisions under pressure.
• Frequent interaction and coordination with traders, suppliers, customers, and internal teams via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (up to 8 hours per day).
  • Frequent use of keyboard, mouse, and telephone

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Green Plains does not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization
without employer sponsorship now or in the future. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Company Description

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company driving the transition to a low-carbon economy through the production of renewable fuels and sustainable, high-impact ingredients. Leveraging agricultural, biological, and fermentation expertise, the company transforms renewable crops into low-carbon energy and feedstocks. Green Plains is a leader in low-carbon intensity (CI) biofuels production and continues to explore opportunities to expand its output. With a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Green Plains is delivering long-term value to stakeholders. For more information, visit www.gpreinc.com.

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