Scheduler/Senior Scheduler, Gas

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Gas Scheduler reports directly to the Manager, Gas Scheduling, and will be part of a team that is responsible for handling the daily gas requirements and scheduling activities for all Cheniere LNG facilities. This includes submitting nominations to 3rd party pipelines; regular monitoring of pipeline bulletin boards; tracking all activity in internal accounting systems; confirmation with upstream/downstream counterparties including resolution of any discrepancies; working with the LNG facilities to accommodate changes throughout the gas day. This is a full-time, on-site position based in our Houston office, Monday through Friday. 

KNOWLEDGE:

General understanding of respective pipeline nomination procedures, tariffs, transportation services available, impacts of constraints, etc.  Candidate is preferred to also have a good understanding of the US pipeline infrastructure, specifically pipes on which Cheniere does business. Additional qualifications include strategic thinking skills in order to have a basic understanding of trading decisions and be able to provide daily input on options for optimization.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Act as liaison between all counterparties including suppliers and customers, pipelines, storage operators and LNG facilities.
• Schedule and nominate daily and monthly gas purchase and sales deals with the appropriate pipelines throughout the gas day. 
• Monitor and maintain gas balance during the day to ensure all bilateral obligations are fulfilled, and resolve discrepancies as necessary with counter parties
• Analyze and interpret gas supply information to ensure integrity of volumes
• Monitor electronic bulletin boards; report activity as appropriate for competitor activity, maintenance, and capacity constraints, etc.
• Provide operational reports regarding daily volume updates, next day volume updates and gas balances 
• Verify and validate accuracy of all pipeline statements, resolving discrepancies as required and perform monthly actualizing activities before signing off for invoicing
• Work with pipeline and marketing customers, as well as the internal accounting department in order to ensure timely and accurate data is provided and billed.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS):

Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Accounting preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant business experience may be considered. 

Experience: 

• Scheduler: 1-5 years’ experience in, Gas Scheduling, Gas Accounting, or Gas Trading.
• Senior Scheduler: 5+ years’ experience in, Gas Scheduling, Gas Accounting, or Gas Trading.

Skills: 

• Strong quantitative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities in high pressure situations and respond in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.
• Must be able to adapt and respond in a continually changing environment
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer savvy including Microsoft Office Suite consisting of Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

FREEDOM TO ACT:

Operates independently within approved guidelines, and with minimum supervision.  Delivers pertinent information in a timely manner to management.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is often dependent on input from others
• Often exposed to stressful situations
• Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends
• Periodically travel as business requires
• Will be part of an “on call” rotation with other schedulers

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the