Senior Natural Gas Scheduler – Mid-Continent

Senior Natural Gas Scheduler – Mid-Continent –
Sprague Operating Resources LLC

Sprague is a leading provider of energy products and services, committed to innovation, safety, integrity, and people.

Location: Portsmouth, NH

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Oil and Gas

Role Overview: The Senior Natural Gas Scheduler oversees and coordinates all scheduling activities across pipelines and local distribution companies within the Mid‑Continent market, ensuring accurate gas flows, minimizing imbalances and costs, and serving as a liaison between traders, supply coordinators, and customers.

• Lead the daily scheduling process for the Mid‑Continent region, including forecasting requirements, nominating, confirming, and tracking gas flows on multiple interstate and intrastate pipelines
• Collaborate with traders to align scheduling activities with trading strategies, supply positions, and market dynamics
• Monitor and reconcile imbalances, storage positions, and transportation allocations to minimize penalties and optimize financial outcomes
• Maintain strong working knowledge of operational and tariff rules for all applicable pipelines, storage facilities, and LDCs within the Mid‑Continent market
• Coordinate pipeline and LDC communications related to curtailments, operational flow orders (OFOs), and capacity constraints
• Enter and validate transaction data in Sol Arc Natural Gas, Safari, and related systems, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting
• Verify and approve third‑party invoices for gas purchases, sales, transportation, and storage
• Mentor junior schedulers, providing training, guidance, and oversight on regional procedures and best practices
• Support system and process improvements, working with IT and operations teams to enhance automation, reporting, and data quality
• Respond to internal and external inquiries from customers, traders, counter parties, and accounting staff
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in natural gas scheduling or logistics, preferably in the Mid‑Continent or adjacent U.S. regions
• Deep understanding of pipeline tariffs, nomination cycles, and capacity management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with proven attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with TIES &/or Allegro, Safari, and pipeline EBB systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform under time‑sensitive conditions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across commercial, operational, and back‑office teams

• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee’s contribution
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic contribution from Sprague
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Flexible Working Policy
• Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs
• Wellness Program

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply. As a federal contractor we adhere to OFCCP employment regulations.  for OFCCP compliance information.