Senior Gas Supply Scheduler

Black Hills Energy; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Black Hills Energy in Denver, CO seeks a Gas Supply Scheduler Senior to manage gas purchases, nominations, and pipeline scheduling. You will optimize Endur-based gas paths, coordinate with suppliers, and support month-end settlement.

The role requires five years in gas scheduling, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. You will train junior schedulers and help ensure reliable gas deliverability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, accounting, finance, or economics.
• Minimum of 5 years' natural gas experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
• Strong planning, organization, problem solving, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to write and communicate effectively, with a team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Interact with supplier counterparties to coordinate and submit gas purchase and nomination information.
• Nominate gas supply to pipeline companies by NAESB deadlines to ensure deliverability.
• Balance gas portfolio in Endur ET RM system on a daily/monthly basis.
• Close out month-end activity and support settlement reconciliation.
• Train less experienced schedulers and provide subject matter expertise.
• Assess pipeline maintenance or constraints and take action to resolve.
• Understand and apply transportation/storage agreements and tariff provisions.
• Manage capacity release and AMA activity in EBB and ETRM systems.
• Use forecast modeling to guide gas supply decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position Summary

The Gas Supply Scheduler Senior is responsible for performing all aspects of the gas supply scheduling process including prudent utilization and optimization of pipeline service agreements, timely submittal of nominations on upstream pipelines meeting multiple industry deadlines within a gas day; responding to and resolving pipeline scheduling and allocation changes under deadline situations. This position requires developing a strong network of internal and external stakeholders. The senior scheduler must have an in-depth understanding of transportation logistics for movement of natural gas from production source to BHE distribution system, extensive knowledge of pipeline electronic bulletin boards, ETRM systems, and is responsible for managing gas purchase and upstream pipeline nomination transactions from inception to month end actualization.

Pay Range

86,700 - 130,050 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship

Senior Manager Gas Supply

Location

Denver, CO

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions

• Independently interacts with supplier counterparties to ensure all gas purchase and nomination information is coordinated and submitted accurately and timely.
• Responsible for nominating all gas supply to the applicable gas pipeline company(-ies) without errors and by the NAESB nomination cycle deadline(s) to mitigate penalty cost exposure and to ensure gas supply deliverability to BHE LDC systems.
• Balance the natural gas supply portfolio by pathing and actualizing volumes in Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system, Endur, on a daily and monthly basis.
• Perform end of month closing tasks, including actualization of pipeline invoices to supply pathing activity in Endur, and act as a resource for internal accounting and external stakeholders to help resolve discrepancies with settlement activity.
• Serve as a natural gas supply scheduling subject matter expert, responsible for assisting and training less experienced schedulers on all aspects of position.
• Independently determine if pipeline maintenance or constraints will impact current gas supply nominations and take or recommend action for resolution.
• Utilize thorough understanding of all contracted transportation and storage service agreements, including rates and supply pathing rights along with pipeline tariff provisions.
• Manage and maintain FERC-governed Capacity Release and AMA activity in the pipeline EBB and the BHE ETRM system to ensure optimization revenue is recognized.
• Comprehend and use forecast modeling to facilitate decision-making relative to gas supply purchasing, gas supply scheduling and portfolio balancing activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work closely with Gas Margin Accounting and Regulatory personnel to provide and review applicable gas supply data to satisfy state regulatory filing or reporting requirements.
• Learn gas supply portfolio management activities and participates in commercial activities (which may include gas purchasing) to support the Sr. Manager GSS, as needed or assigned. This will include independent decision-making regarding gas purchasing and storage utilization activities.
• Required to carry a company provided cell phone or receive partial reimbursement for personal cell phone and work non-traditional hours (including some evenings/weekends/holidays), or as needed.
• Provide analytical support to various projects and departments as needed.
• Demonstrates independent thinking skills to make scheduling changes with minimal or no oversight.

What Is Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable natural gas experience required.

What Is Desired

• Scheduling experience on a variety of EBB's.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office products (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of the natural gas utility or similar industry.
• Planning, organization, problem solving, and analytical skills are critical.
• Knowledge of natural gas scheduling preferred, but transferrable experience will be considered.
• Ability to write and communicate effectively.
• Team Player with a positive attitude.
• Deals with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism
• Ability to prioritize activity and remain calm under high-pressure situations.

About our Company

We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package!

Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.