Scheduler III/Sr

Williams Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Senior Scheduler to ensure accurate and timely scheduling for pipeline and department cutoffs.

You will analyze data, reconcile imbalances, set up makeup/pay-back schedules with shippers, and initiate settlements, requiring strong attention to detail and problem-solving. The role demands 5+ years in gas scheduling, a relevant bachelor's degree, and willingness to work after hours, with rotating on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years in gas scheduling.
• Strong scheduling knowledge and proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience with gas market operations and EBBs.
• MBA preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Nominates storage activity and communicates with traders and pipeline interconnects.
• Schedules daily volumes for producer and buyer contracts and maintains relationships with customers.
• Populates pipeline systems and ensures accurate bi-weekly and month-end volumes.
• Collaborates on invoicing procedures and resolves billing discrepancies.

Skills

Scheduling knowledge

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Engineering, or Economics

Master's or MBA

Tools

Endur pathing

G2

EBB systems

Job description

TX Houston - Sequent

Full time

R112846

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

The Scheduler Sr is responsible for ensuring that all scheduling processes take place in an accurate and timely manner with regard to pipeline and department cutoffs. This role will analyze data, monitor and reconcile imbalances, set up make-up/pay-back schedules with appropriate shippers, and initiate settlements. Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and the ability to cultivate positive relationships are keys to success!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Nominates storage activity for the storage company electronic bulletin board (EBB) and internal gas management systems for optimization activities; nominates natural gas communications with traders and confirms with pipeline interconnects
• Schedules daily volumes for producer and buyer contracts; communicates with customer on daily requirements and cultivates relationships with scheduling counterparts of customers and pipeline representatives to ensure operational integrity
• Accesses and accurately populates a pipeline EBB
• Recommends market area supply alternatives and storage strategies; tracks storage injections, withdrawals, and balances
• Collaborates with gas accountants to establish and implement invoice procedures; updates database to prepare invoices and statements; assists in resolution of billing discrepancies and responds to questions regarding term transactions
• Confirms physical volume activity is accurate; re-confirms bi-weekly and month end volumes via interconnecting pipeline EBB’s
• Communicates rate, tariff, fuel rate, and operational conditions to front office; contacts gas producers and buyers to verify their requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Engineering, or Economics; minimum five (5) years' experience in gas marketing company with proficient scheduling knowledge
• Preferred: Master's or MBA; minimum seven (7) years' experience with a gas marketing company

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:

• Available 24/7/365; Must be willing to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as the need arises

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Proficiency in multiple pipeline electronic bulletin boards (EBBs)
• Understanding of accounting principles and procedures for gas accounting
• Sound knowledge of Endur pathing requirements
• Knowledge of storage asset utilization, and LDC and Power generation markets
• Strong understanding of regional and physical grid
• In-depth knowledge of Daily live and G2 systems
• Preferred: Gas accounting experience
• Preferred: Detailed knowledge of US gas pipeline systems, major plays, and business

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies (https://www.williams.com/total-rewards/).

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Education Requirements:

Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?

As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.

We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.

We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

• Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
• Growth and development opportunities
• An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
• Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules

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