Senior Gas Supply Scheduler

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The Gas Supply Scheduler Senior is responsible for performing all aspects of the gas supply scheduling process including prudent utilization and optimization of pipeline service agreements, timely submittal of nominations on upstream pipelines meeting multiple industry deadlines within a gas day; responding to and resolving pipeline scheduling and allocation changes under deadline situations. This position requires developing a strong network of internal and external stakeholders.

The senior scheduler must have an in-depth understanding of transportation logistics for movement of natural gas from production source to BHE distribution system, extensive knowledge of pipeline electronic bulletin boards, ETRM systems, and is responsible for managing gas purchase and upstream pipeline nomination transactions from inception to month end actualization.

86, (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Senior Manager Gas Supply

Denver, CO

Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

• Independently interacts with supplier counter parties to ensure all gas purchase and nomination information is coordinated and submitted accurately and timely.
• Responsible for nominating all gas supply to the applicable gas pipeline company(-ies) without errors and by the NAESB nomination cycle deadline(s) to mitigate penalty cost exposure and to ensure gas supply deliverability to BHE LDC systems.
• Balance the natural gas supply portfolio by pathing and actualizing volumes in Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system, Endur, on a daily and monthly basis.
• Perform end of month closing tasks, including actualization of pipeline invoices to supply pathing activity in Endur, and act as a resource for internal accounting and external stakeholders to help resolve discrepancies with settlement activity.
• Serve as a natural gas supply scheduling subject matter expert, responsible for assisting and training less experienced schedulers on all aspects of position.
• Independently determine if pipeline maintenance or constraints will impact current gas supply nominations and take or recommend action for resolution.
• Utilize thorough understanding of all contracted transportation and storage service agreements, including rates and supply pathing rights along with pipeline tariff provisions.
• Manage and maintain FERC-governed Capacity Release and AMA activity in the pipeline EBB and the BHE ETRM system to ensure optimization revenue is recognized.
• Comprehend and use forecast modeling to facilitate decision-making relative to gas supply purchasing, gas supply scheduling and portfolio balancing activities.

• Work closely with Gas Margin Accounting and Regulatory personnel to provide and review applicable gas supply data to satisfy state regulatory filing or reporting requirements.
• Learn gas supply portfolio management activities and participates in commercial activities (which may include gas purchasing) to support the Sr. Manager GSS, as needed or assigned. This will include independent decision-making regarding gas purchasing and storage utilization activities.
• Required to carry a company provided cell phone or receive partial reimbursement for personal cell phone and work non-traditional hours (including some evenings/weekends/holidays), or as needed.
• Provide analytical support to various projects and departments as needed.
• Demonstrates independent thinking skills to make scheduling changes with minimal or no oversight.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable natural gas experience required.

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