Scheduler III/Sr/Lead

Williams; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams in Houston is looking for a Scheduler to ensure accurate scheduling processes for pipeline activities. This role involves analyzing data, communicating with customers, and collaborating with accountants to maintain operational integrity.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in the gas marketing industry, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Willingness to work flexible hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in gas marketing company with proficient scheduling knowledge.
• Preferred: Master’s or MBA and minimum seven (7) years’ experience with a gas marketing company.
• Gas accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Nominates storage activity for optimization.
• Communicates with customers on daily requirements.
• Tracks storage injections, withdrawals, and balances.
• Collaborates with gas accountants on invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Understanding of accounting principles

Knowledge of US gas pipeline systems

Education

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

Master’s or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Pipeline EBBs

Endur systems

Daily live systems

Job description

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.

Role Summary

The Scheduler 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

• 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 EBBs.
• Communicates rate, tariff, fuel rate, and operational conditions to front office; contacts gas producers and buyers to verify their requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Engineering, or Economics.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in gas marketing company with proficient scheduling knowledge.
• Preferred: Master’s or MBA and minimum seven (7) years’ experience with a gas marketing company.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills with 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.

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

• Safety as the utmost priority.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.