Natural Gas Scheduler

Flint Hills Resources; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Energy Services in Houston, TX, is seeking a Natural Gas Scheduler to join our energy operations team. You will collaborate with traders, analysts, and pipeline partners to develop and execute scheduling strategies that align with trading objectives.

The role requires monitoring market conditions, managing nominations and confirmations, and maintaining records. On-call rotation and after-hours coverage are expected to support our 24/7 scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling, logistics, supply chain, market analysis or finance/accounting (academic or professional).
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Willing and able to participate in an on-call rotation and provide support during evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with traders, analysts, and other stakeholders to develop and execute natural gas scheduling strategies that align with trading objectives.
• Partner with third-party pipeline operators, storage providers, and transportation companies to ensure timely and reliable delivery of natural gas.
• Monitor and analyze market conditions, pipeline capacities, storage inventory levels, and transportation rates to optimize scheduling decisions and maximize profitability.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of transportation contracts, nominations, confirmations, and scheduling activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve scheduling discrepancies, operational issues, and contract disputes.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support during nights, weekends, holidays, and other non-business hours as required to meet operational needs.

Skills

Scheduling

Logistics

Market analysis

Finance / Accounting

Job description

The Koch Energy Team is seeking a Natural Gas Scheduler to join our team!

Our Team

This role will be based in Houston, TX and will be part of one of seven regional teams supporting natural gas operations across the U.S. and Canada.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with traders, analysts, and other stakeholders to develop and execute natural gas scheduling strategies that align with our trading objectives.
• Partner with third-party pipeline operators, storage providers, and transportation companies to ensure the timely and reliable delivery of natural gas.
• Monitor and analyze market conditions, pipeline capacities, storage inventory levels, and transportation rates to optimize scheduling decisions and maximize profitability.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of transportation contracts, nominations, confirmations, and scheduling activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve scheduling discrepancies, operational issues, and contract disputes.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support during nights, weekends, holidays, and other non‑business hours as required to meet operational needs.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in scheduling, logistics, supply chain, market analysis or finance/accounting (academic or professional)
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment.
• Willing and able to participate in an on-call rotation and provide support during evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 2+ years of natural gas scheduling experience
• Experience in an Energy or Commodity based business
• Experience with trade capture and risk management systems
• Experience with building relationships to become the preferred partner of customers

This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Energy Services markets natural gas throughout North America. Our team provides a full line of services, including purchasing, sales, transportation, scheduling, storage, hedging, asset optimization and market analysis, with the expertise necessary to provide innovative energy solutions across the natural gas and electricity value chains.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

Our benefits plan includes –

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.