Natural Gas Pipeline Scheduler

3001 TC USA Services Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking a Scheduler for the Nominations and Scheduling West team. The role supports daily natural gas transportation and storage operations across U.S.

pipeline assets, ensuring timely scheduling, confirmations, and alignment with operators and customers. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of related experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of related work experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex operational concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage tasks within fixed and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a rotational team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
• Familiarity with interstate natural gas pipeline tariffs, contracts, and operations.
• Working knowledge of NAESB standards related to nominations, scheduling, and interconnect confirmations.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduling activities in a deadline-driven environment with high accuracy.
• Schedule natural gas pipeline and storage capacity across multiple assets.
• Confirm scheduled activity with pipeline operators and interconnects.
• Monitor storage and related activities to ensure tariff compliance.
• Update pipeline capacity and location information as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries related to nominations, capacity scheduling, and confirmations.
• Provide training and support on transactional system functionality.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve operational issues.
• Provide coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-solving

Communication

Deadline management

Teamwork

MS Office

Tariffs/NAESB

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

The Opportunity

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. Join us. Connect to what matters. As a Scheduler within the Nominations and Scheduling West team, you will support daily natural gas transportation and storage operations across TC Energy’s U.S. pipeline and storage assets. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely scheduling, confirmations, and operational alignment with interconnect operators and customers. This role operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where accuracy, responsiveness, and collaboration are essential to maintaining reliable service and compliance with tariff and operational requirements. Reporting to the Manager of Nominations and Scheduling West, this position operates on a rotational schedule that provides extended operational coverage, including regular evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

What You’ll Do

• Operational Scheduling & Execution
  • Execute scheduling activities in a deadline-driven environment where accuracy and attention to detail is critical to operational success
  • Schedule natural gas pipeline and storage capacity across multiple assets
  • Confirm scheduled activity with pipeline operators and interconnects
  • Monitor storage, park & loan activity, and power plant operations to ensure compliance with tariff and service requirements
  • Update operational pipeline capacity and location information as required
• Customer & Stakeholder Support
  • Serve as a point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders on all scheduling matters
  • Respond to customer and operator inquiries related to nominations, capacity scheduling, and confirmations
  • Assist customers with nominations and provide training and support on transactional system functionality
• Collaboration & Coverage
  • Work collaboratively across commercial, operations, measurement, and accounting teams to resolve operational issues
  • Support time-sensitive pipeline operations by providing coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotational team schedule
  • Provide additional coverage during peak periods, critical operational events, or significant system activities
  • Support operations from alternate work locations as needed during critical weather or system events as needed
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of related work experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex operational concepts clearly
• Ability to manage tasks within fixed and tight deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a rotational team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Familiarity with interstate natural gas pipeline tariffs, contracts, and operations
• Working knowledge of NAESB standards related to nominations, scheduling, and interconnect confirmations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scheduling natural gas for interstate pipeline and/or storage assets
• Experience working with pipeline transactional and scheduling systems
• Experience working with AI tools for daily operations, innovation and process improvements
• Working knowledge of TC Energy’s U.S. natural gas pipeline and storage assets

Work Environment

Office environment is an open-floor concept. Must be able to work from home in a quiet, distraction-free environment. Must have reliable internet access. To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs.

Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries.

Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America.

Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states.

Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on-every day.

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. Join us. Connect to what matters.

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. We are the essential network that connects communities with opportunities, industries with solutions and nations with prosperity. We create meaningful connections that extend beyond pipelines to the fabric of our daily lives; from heating homes to shaping a brighter future. At TC Energy, we believe our people are the driving force behind these vital connections. If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of energy—make the connection and apply today. We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states. Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on-every day.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions.

Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks.

Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

If you are experiencing issues with your application, contact [e-mail].

Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.