Natural Gas Scheduler
What’s the role
In Trading and Supply we are interested in attracting people to our business who share our core values of honesty, integrity and have respect for others. We also want those who can build on our business vision, are prepared to accept accountability, and can achieve great results through teamwork.
As a Natural Gas Scheduler, you’ll be part of the North America Gas Scheduling team. In this front office position, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of Shell Energy Americas (SEAm) natural gas activities. With primary responsibilities in Canada, but with the potential for additional Mid-West US activities, you will be working intimately with trading staff to optimize transport and storage assets, while minimizing profit leakage.
We do this by coordinating all aspects of the post-deal trading operations activity for our gas trading teams by ensuring that all obligations within the contracts are met and carried out professionally. Being part of an international team, with half in Calgary and the other half in Houston, you will provide scheduling and operations support to both the Canadian and Mid-West US trade desks, including the upcoming LNG Canada project. SEAm operations currently have a weekend scheduling team that provides primary weekend coverage.
Accountabilities:
Report physical pipeline positions to trading groups
Optimize the transport and delivery requirements to monetize value for the trade desk through accurate and timely positions, nominations and internal system pathing
Monitor and account the pipeline operational information providing short term opportunities to trading due to pipeline constraints and operations
Manage and balance pipeline and customer accounts
Maintain a thorough understanding of all contractual, license and regulatory requirements
Understand the various balancing mechanisms in use across North America regarding imbalance tolerances and the financial cash out risks for shippers and traders
Input operational information daily into the internal gas management system (Endur) for accurate P&L and a clean hand off at month end
Maintain trusted partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
Provide back up support to other Commercial Operators within own team and across NA teams
Perform monthly close activities on all pipelines and document top 10 pipelines to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Work with limited supervision to troubleshoot, resolve problems
Learning and supporting Shell Energy North America (Canada)’s developing LNGC business
Provide vacation coverage for weekend scheduler and after hours on a rotational basis as well as on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Primary working hours are 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
During LNGC operations, primary working hours will be split between two shifts. 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 2:00 PM and 12:00 AM, with on call support until 02:00 AM
During evening shift coverage, provide real time communication and problem solving with internal stakeholders of the Value Chain
What you bring
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Must have diploma or Degree in Business Engineering, or any other related field
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Natural Gas scheduling and operations is preferred
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for Natural Gas Scheduling preferred
Experienced user of IT systems and knowledgeable on IT landscapes
Proven track record of performance and delivery
Ability to adapt quickly to changing internal and external requirements
Advanced Excel User with knowledge of formulas, look-ups, linking, pivot tables and macros
Experience in scheduling AECO/Westcoast/TCPL/Union is an advantage
Ability to analyze market information, communicate and act on trading implications