Natural Gas Scheduler

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Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too.

Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

At bp, Natural Gas Schedulers are essential to ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of energy across our network. This role is part of the West Gas Operations Team within Trading & Shipping (T&S) Gas and Power Trading Americas (GPTA).

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and embraces our “One Team” culture—where trust, feedback, and continuous improvement drive high performance.

• Manage daily natural gas scheduling activities across West Region LDCs and interstate pipelines.
• Manage customer accounts throughout the end-to-end gas operations lifecycle, including nominations, allocations, balancing, and imbalance resolution.
• Balance gas supply, transportation, and customer usage in accordance with pipeline and LDC tariff requirements to minimize operational risk and avoid penalties.
• Work closely with commercial, trading, and origination to support customer transactions and execute operational strategies.
• Monitor customer consumption, flow activity, and system balances using pipeline, LDC, and internal systems.
• Investigate and resolve operational discrepancies, including nomination variances, allocation issues, imbalance positions, and transportation constraints.
• Validate scheduling activities, allocations, and transportation data to ensure accuracy and compliance with operational requirements.
• Maintain and update transportation, nomination, allocation, and customer account data within gas management and ETRM systems (Endur).
• Partner with Settlements, Accounting, and Commercial teams to reconcile invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and support accurate month-end settlements.
• Apply working knowledge of interstate pipeline tariffs, LDC tariffs, transportation agreements, and balancing requirements to daily operations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with pipelines, LDCs, customers, and internal interested parties to support effective issue resolution and customer service.
• Identify operational risks, analyze issues, and implement solutions to improve reliability, efficiency, and customer experience.
• Participate in rotational weekend and holiday coverage to support continuous gas operations activities.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization efforts to enhance operational excellence across the West Gas Operations team.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of natural gas scheduling or similar commodity operations
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred)
• Quick learner with strong attention to detail and commercial focus
• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams

• Familiarity with EBBs and ETRM systems (Endur experience a plus)
• Mid-level experience in oil and gas industry; junior or higher experience in natural gas scheduling

At bp, we believe diversity strengthens our team. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and empowered to grow. Our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, including flexible working options, paid parental leave, and excellent retirement plans.

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