Manager-Scheduling

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC in; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Annual discretionary bonus

Vacation and paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle (if applicable)

Job summary

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC seeks a Manager-Scheduling (Finance) to lead the team responsible for accurate and timely scheduling of interstate natural gas pipeline systems using the CONNECT system, coordinating customer flow orders and supporting 24/7 operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of gas scheduling experience, a relevant degree or equivalent, and strong MS Office skills. Competitive salary from $120,000 to $165,000 per year plus benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years natural gas/liquids control experience
• 3+ years natural gas/liquids scheduling experience
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate scheduling of interstate natural gas pipeline systems using the CONNECT system
• Lead a scheduling team and provide 7 days per week support
• Coordinate customer flow orders with physical system capabilities to optimize throughput and revenue
• Maintain accurate scheduling, nominations, confirmations and allocations processes
• Develop strong client relationships and drive process improvements

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Management experience

Mentoring

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline

Alternative: industry experience equivalent to education

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

To ensure the accurate and optimum scheduling of multiple interstate natural gas pipeline systems by directing the team responsible for customer order fulfillment via the gas scheduling process.Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering or a related discipline or years of industry experience equivalent to education.

Manager-Scheduling (Finance)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary purpose:

To ensure the accurate and optimum scheduling of multiple interstate natural gas pipeline systems by directing the team responsible for customer order fulfillment via the gas scheduling process.Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering or a related discipline or years of industry experience equivalent to education.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Three to five (3-5) years of natural gas/liquid control experience, plus a minimum of three (3) years natural gas/liquid scheduling experience.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational/time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to successfully complete multiple issues under strict deadlines and willingness to delegate to and mentor employees.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Yes

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Five (5) years' experience with direct people management.
• Seven (7) years of natural gas/liquid control and scheduling experience is preferred.

Compensation:

• The annual salary range for this position will be $120,000-$165,000/yr.

Other responsibilities:

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Ensuring timely and accurate scheduling of the Tallgrass natural gas interstate pipeline systems using the CONNECT system.
• Managing the team that provides scheduling support seven days per week during industry specified cycle time frames combined with a customer service hot line for urgent business matters.
• Coordinating customer requested flow orders from the scheduling process with physical system capabilities as determined by Gas Control to optimize system throughput and therefore, company revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring that the team is responding accurately and timely to customer inquiries concerning scheduling, CONNECT and the Tallgrass tariffs.
• Ensuring that Tallgrass' systems and processes for nomination submission, scheduling, confirmation and allocations are accurate, fully operational and being utilized properly.
• Providing operators timely, efficient, reliable and "as expected" quantities at all receipt and delivery points.
• Ensuring that end-of-the-month closing responsibilities are timely and accurate
• Ensuring the monthly reconciliation and resolutions for Operational Balancing Agreements are correct.
• Building strong, motivated and service oriented teams.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Ensuring ongoing improvement through evaluation of current processes.
• Accomplishing performance goals in line with the company's long-term and short-term objectives.
• Demonstrating and enforcing the highest professional integrity, ethics and safety discipline.
• Demonstrating and reinforcing a culture of regulatory compliance.
• Fostering a positive open work environment, systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.
• Manage personnel related matters, including annual performance reviews including third party feedback, providing support and completing administrative paperwork per company guidelines.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintaining regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed, including on-call duties, shift coverage, weekends and holidays.
• Maintaining a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Accomplishment of performance goals in line with the company's long-term and short-term objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT US

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline:

Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation

Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

EEO Statement:

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.