Physical Gas Scheduler

Uniper seeks a Scheduler to join its North American team!

Your responsibilities

• Regional Focus: NE/Mid-Atlantic – pipes could include, but not limited to: Algonquin, Transco, TETCO, TGP, Millenium, Eastern Gas South, etc.
• Scheduling Responsibilities:
• Coordinates the daily receipt and delivery of natural gas between suppliers and customers.
• Submits optimal and timely nominations for all pipeline and storage assets in accordance with contractual obligations and operational constraints.
• Serves as the key liaison between suppliers, pipelines, and end-users to ensure accurate nominations and that contractual commitments are fulfilled across the delivery chain.
• Enters and maintains nomination data in the systems used by relevant pipeline and storage operators.
• Monitors and tracks all physical gas movements to optimize flow, minimize transportation and storage costs, and enhance asset value.
• Ensures accurate and timely invoicing and billing of all scheduled gas volumes.
• Manages and resolves pipeline imbalances by working collaboratively with suppliers, pipelines, and other shippers to reduce, eliminate, or trade imbalances profitably.
• Builds and maintains strong, value-driven relationships with pipeline operators, storage providers, producers, and end-users.
• Identifies and pursues incremental pipeline and storage capacity opportunities to enhance trading portfolio value and profitability.
• Represents the company at industry meetings and events hosted by pipeline operators, producers, and end-users.

Your profile

• Four year degree is required, preferably in finance or accounting or some technical related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience scheduling physical gas in the NE/Mid-Atlantic - pipelines and storage facilities. Solid understanding of natural gas fundamentals, expert knowledge of physical gas flows, including constraints on the interstate and intrastate pipeline and storage grid. Preferred scheduling experience on Algonquin and Transco, with secondary knowledge of Eastern Gas South, TETCO, TGP, Millenium, etc. Strong understanding of pipeline FERC Gas Tariffs and specific knowledge of fixed and variable rate schedules for these pipelines. Strong relationships with pipeline and storage operators, as well as producers and various end user markets. Some knowledge of physical gas trading, risk management, MTM P&L, settlement process and value at risk. Understanding of imbalance management. High proficiency in Excel and risk systems (CXL/TriplePoint and Endur).
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and team members.
• Strong ability to multitask and integrate large amounts of complex information with the ability to focus on critical drivers.
• Strong level of initiative, self-motivated, entrepreneurial, works well under pressure.