Gas Scheduler

NRG Energy; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking a Gas Scheduler to manage daily natural gas operations, including nominations, confirmations, and imbalance mitigation, ensuring accurate delivery behind each LDC. You will collaborate with trading, wholesale, LDCs and internal stakeholders to optimize transportation and storage assets while complying with tariffs.

Responsibilities include forecasting, nominations, balancing positions, and on‑call rotations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with aptitude for math and Excel ability.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excel skills at a moderate or advanced level.
• Ability to multi‑task and learn new technology.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer usage data and develop forecasts.
• Communicate with trading and wholesale teams to determine supply solutions.
• Nominate gas to LDC websites and confirm nominations.
• Make daily adjustments to keep positions balanced.
• Trade imbalances with counterparties to keep pools balanced.
• Gain understanding of LDC tariffs and how they affect daily activity.
• Build relationships with sales, trading, wholesale and LDC representatives.
• Communicate professionally with customers when needed.
• Work on rotating on‑call schedule.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

A scheduler is responsible for executing and managing daily natural gas operations, including nominations, confirmations, and imbalance mitigation, to ensure accurate delivery of gas behind each LDC. This role partners closely with trading, wholesale, LDCs, and internal stakeholders to optimize transportation and storage assets while maintaining compliance with tariffs and balancing retail pools effectively. Additionally, the scheduler develops strong cross‑functional relationships, leverages internal and external systems to execute transactions, and supports process improvement through automation, reporting, and technology collaboration.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Analyze customer usage data and develop forecasts.
• Communicate with trading and wholesale teams to determine the correct supply solutions.
• Nominate gas to Local Distribution Company (LDC) websites.
• Confirm nominations and make daily adjustments as needed to keep positions balanced.
• Trade imbalances with counterparties to keep pools balanced and mitigate penalties.
• Gain an understanding of LDC tariffs and how they affect daily activity.
• Build relationships with sales, trading, wholesale and LDC representatives.
• Communicate professionally with customers when needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be comfortable working with hard deadlines and off normal hours if needed.
• Work on rotating on‑call schedule.
• Periodic travel as business requires.

Minimum Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED possible with demonstrated aptitude for math and Excel ability.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excel skills at a moderate or advanced level.
• Must be comfortable working with multiple computer programs and be willing to work on and learn new technology.
• Ability to multi‑task and strategically think outside the box.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years or more experience with natural gas scheduling or within a commodity‑based industry.
• Experience with statistical analysis.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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