Natural Gas Scheduler

PETRONAS Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Casual dress code

Competitive compensation and bonus

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Volunteer/community support

Charity donation program

Training and professional development

Job summary

PETRONAS Canada is seeking a Natural Gas Scheduler to join our Marketing & Trading team. The role involves scheduling natural gas through pipelines and storage facilities, balancing accounts, and coordinating with customers and operators to ensure smooth flow.

You will work with Enbridge Westcoast, NGTL, TC Mainline and Coastal Gaslink, performing buy/sell activities and monitoring pipeline performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of North American commodity markets.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Schedule natural gas through pipelines and storage facilities daily.
• Balance gas across Enbridge Westcoast, NGTL, TC Mainline and Coastal Gaslink.
• Conduct gas buy/sell activities to balance accounts, including weekends.
• Monitor pipeline activity and respond to curtailments and issues.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Finance, and Accounting teams.
• Assist in setting up daily/monthly sales and analyze forecasts.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide backup coverage.

Job description

THE ROLE:

Our Marketing & Trading team at PETRONAS Canada has an exciting opportunity for a Natural Gas Scheduler who is passionate about the energy industry and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

As a valuable member of our small, high-performing team, you will report directly to the Manager, Marketing and play a pivotal role in the scheduling of natural gas through various pipelines and storage facilities. Your responsibilities will include creating and executing daily schedules, monitoring pipeline activity, and working closely with customers and pipeline operators to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of natural gas.

This role requires understanding of pipeline operations, and regulatory requirements, combined with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. We provide a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions will be highly valued and recognized.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Manage the balancing and scheduling of various natural gas pipelines (Enbridge Westcoast, NGTL, TC Mainline, and Coastal Gaslink)
• Conduct gas buy/sell activities to balance accounts, including weekends
• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide backup coverage when required
• Track and interpret pipeline curtailments and operational issues to identify opportunities for improvement
• Help set up daily/monthly sales as necessary and analyze forecast data for natural gas production
• Process monthly invoicing for all pipelines and support pipeline optimization efforts
• Collaborate closely with internal groups including Operations, Production, Finance, and Accounting to ensure smooth and efficient operations

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably in Upstream
• Experience in natural gas, scheduling, or related roles is preferred
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data
• A sense of urgency with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of commodity markets in North America, with a focus on Canada
• The ability to forge, grow, and sustain positive relationships with diverse groups

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles

• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment

• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs

• Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health and Wellness Spending Account and Savings Plan

• Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate

• Annual employee-directed charity donation program

• Support for training and professional development