Position SummaryThe Wholesale Natural Gas Scheduler is responsible for the timely and accurate scheduling, nomination, confirmation, and balancing of natural gas transactions across interstate and intrastate pipeline systems. This role serves as a critical link between traders, asset managers, counterparties, pipelines, and internal operations teams to ensure the reliable execution of wholesale gas transactions while optimizing transportation and storage assets. The Scheduler monitors pipeline operations, system constraints, and market conditions, manages daily and intraday nominations, and ensures compliance with pipeline tariffs and contractual obligations. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, the ability to perform in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment, and a thorough understanding of natural gas transportation, storage, and wholesale market operations.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:- Nominate and confirm scheduled natural gas quantities on interstate pipeline ebbs on a timely basis.
- Work with Spot Gas Trading and Retail Schedulers in the accurate execution of capacity optimizations while balancing retail and wholesale pools
- Gain a complete understanding of the operational and commercial aspects of pipeline tariffs
- Become proficient in the use of internal and external systems for the timely execution of nominations across multiple pipeline EBBs.
- Develop/Maintain trusted partnerships with all parties in the supply chain including 3rd party schedulers, traders, pipeline reps and internal personnel
- Update and balance internal operations system to meet Nat Gas billing deadlines and controls
- Execute and enter large amounts of capacity release contracts and rates on a monthly basis
Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrate history of a commitment to excellence in a team environment
- Possess a strong sense of initiative and always striving to deliver excellence
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills
- Strong communication and Team oriented skills
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a heavy deadline-oriented environment
Minimum Requirements: A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications: An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience such as service in a branch of the US Military.
Working Conditions:- 24/7 availability in an hourly deadline-oriented environment
- Office environment with remote capability
- Weekends, Holidays and after-hours work may be required
The base salary range for this position is: $68,000 - $100,000. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
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