Job Specifications
The Gas Scheduler provides transactional analysis and scheduling, working with the Sr. Manager - Gas Supply and Trading to optimize and accurately provide activities on pipelines in support of the organization. Understands the basic movement of natural gas, knowledge of electronic bulletin boards, and internal tracking systems, and is capable of tracking transactions from inception to month end.
SALARY RANGE: Determined by the knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant.
Level II: $69,350 - $104,000
Senior Level: $82,550 - $123,800
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Senior Manager, Gas Supply
LOCATION: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Relocation financial assistance is available. Amount may vary based on individual circumstances.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Works closely with Sr. Manager - Gas Supply to ensure all pipeline scheduling is performed in a timely and accurate manner.
Communicates with our suppliers and markets to ensure that contractual nomination data is coordinated properly and resolves all discrepancies in a timely fashion.
Schedules gas on inter/intrastate pipeline EBB systems.
Solid understanding of all company transportation and storage contracts and rights.
Works with suppliers, purchasers, pipelines and point operators to monitor and minimize imbalances. When imbalances occur, works within pipeline and LDC guidelines to reduce, eliminate, or trade those imbalances in the manor most advantageous to the company.
Performs end of month closing tasks including actualization of pipes/trades in Endur. Interacts closely with internal accounting and third parties to help resolve any discrepancies that arise in monthly settlement.
Monitor pipeline bulletin boards (EBBs) for both critical and non-critical notices and relays these to the team.
Participate in weekend and evening on-call coverage as needed.
Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to the corporate Risk Policy.
System of Record (Endur) subject matter expert for Gas Supply Services processes within the system (deal capture, scheduling, invoice reconciliation, testing, etc.).
Work closely with Gas Margin Accounting and Regulatory personnel to satisfy state regulatory filing requirements.
Develop and maintain expertise with LDC/pipeline tariffs. Monitor filed tariff changes and communicate potential impacts to appropriate parties. Provide timely updates regarding pipeline maintenance and outages and the potential impacts.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regularly use spreadsheets, database and word processing software, and periodically learn new programs.
Deals with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
Excellent communication skills, both personal and electronic; must maintain a high level of professionalism; must possess a very high level of verbal skills and be able to listen carefully.
Maintains a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
Must be able to work non-traditional hours (including some weekends/holidays) as needed.
May be required to carry a company provided cell phone and be available to respond during working hours. May also be required to respond during non-working hours, especially related to company emergencies.
Black Hills Corporation
625 Ninth St
Rapid City
South Dakota United States
ir.blackhillscorp.com/
