A key Optimus client
who is one of the largest producers of natural gas in the US
is searching for a Natural Gas Scheduler to join their Marketing and Transportation team.

As a Natural Gas Scheduler at this company, you will be an integral part of the Marketing and Trading team. To be successful in this role you will have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of moving gas on the interstate pipeline system. Accurate and timely daily scheduling and balancing on various natural gas pipelines where our client conducts business. This position reports to the Scheduling Manager and is located at their headquarters in Spring, Texas. They are in-office daily. (This is not a turnaround scheduler or project scheduler)

Qualified candidates, please send your resume to Jennifer.Hibbetts@optimus-us.com or your Optimus Recruiter.

Requirements:

• Must thoroughly understand transportation contracts and dispatch appropriately based upon contract entitlements, receipt and delivery points, and capacity avoiding any overrun or other unforeseen incremental transportation charges
• Track and interpret pipeline curtailments and operational issues using pipeline electronic bulletin boards (EBBs) or by communicating directly with pipeline transportation representatives, and relay issues or concerns to the Trading group promptly advising on potential impacts to deliverability and month to date imbalances where applicable
• Review capacity release postings and advise trading team of potential opportunities that fit supply/market portfolio
• Daily balancing and scheduling of areas of responsibility in the gas management system
• Prepare accurate and timely accounting month end close for areas of responsibility
• Provide backup coverage for all scheduling areas

Your Background Includes:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 2 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with experience in the following areas:

                Pipeline nominations and balancing

                 Use of electronic bulletin boards

                  Working knowledge of gas management systems

• Strong computer skills including advanced Excel capabilities

Per our client's specifications, candidates are required to be US Citizens, Green Card holders, or independently authorized to work in the US . They are unable to provide H1 visa sponsorship at this time.