Scheduling Analyst

Caturus; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caturus, a Houston-based energy company, is seeking a Scheduling Analyst to support daily gas nominations, scheduling, balancing, and transportation activities across gathering and pipeline systems.

The role collaborates with Operations, Accounting, Buyers, and Pipeline reps to ensure timely, compliant movement of natural gas, with strong Excel skills and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related discipline.
• Internship or experience within the energy, oil and gas, or commodities industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily nominations, confirmations, and scheduling activities with scheduling agent, midstream operators and counterparties.
• Monitor scheduled versus actual gas volumes and identify potential imbalances or operational issues.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate gas deliveries and receipts.
• Support monthly balancing and reconciliation activities across transportation and storage assets.
• Track pipeline maintenance announcements, OFOs, critical notices, and other events that may impact gas movement.
• Analyze volume data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to scheduling activities and transportation utilization.
• Partner with Operations teams to support optimization of pipeline capacity and gas flows.
• Investigate and resolve nomination discrepancies, volume variances, and scheduling exceptions.
• Maintain accurate records of transportation agreements, scheduling data, and operational transactions.
• Assist with invoice verification and transportation expense reconciliation.
• Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to scheduling procedures and reporting tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Energy Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: US TX Houston - Corporate Office

Department: Marketing & Trading

Location: US TX Houston - Corporate Office

Description

About Us:

The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge - an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector - supports Kimmeridge's overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.
Kimmeridge's vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets.
Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety.
Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re-engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world-class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best-in-class environmental standards.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Scheduling Analyst supports the daily scheduling, nomination, balancing, and transportation activities for natural gas volumes across gathering, processing and transportation systems and market locations. This position works closely with Operations, Accounting, Buyers and Pipeline representatives to ensure the timely and accurate movement of natural gas while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist with daily natural gas nominations, confirmations, and scheduling activities with scheduling agent, midstream operators and counterparties.
• Monitor scheduled versus actual gas volumes and identify potential imbalances or operational issues.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate gas deliveries and receipts.
• Support monthly balancing and reconciliation activities across transportation and storage assets.
• Track pipeline maintenance announcements, operational flow orders (OFOs), critical notices, and other operational events that may impact gas movement.
• Analyze volume data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to scheduling activities and transportation utilization.
• Partner with Operations teams to support optimization of pipeline capacity and gas flows.
• Investigate and resolve nomination discrepancies, volume variances, and scheduling exception
• Maintain accurate records of transportation agreements, scheduling data, and operational transactions.
• Assist with invoice verification and transportation expense reconciliation.
• Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of scheduling procedures and reporting tools.

Qualifications:

Education, Certificates, and Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Energy Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Internship or experience within the energy, oil and gas, or commodities industries preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting functions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.