Pipeline Scheduler

Job Summary

This position will coordinate the receipt and delivery of natural gas with our shipper customers and with interconnecting counterparties through our Quorum Pipeline Transaction Management (QPTM) system to ensure commercial pipeline activities are tracked, recorded and invoiced correctly. This position will support our Pipeline Operations group.

Position Functions

• Nominate and confirm on interstate and intrastate pipelines for the receipt and delivery of natural gas.
• Proactively calculate imbalances both for shippers and OBA interconnections and make best efforts to minimize when possible
• Familiarity with EBB’s of major interstate and intrastate pipelines as it relates to scheduling, confirming gas and reporting functions.
• Regularly communicate with all shippers to verify nominations and contract information.
• Monitor gas flow, pressure and quality on SCADA for pipeline and give directions to gas control to ensure the pipe is operationally sound.
• Exchange daily nomination data with counterparties
• Develop strong relationships with interconnecting pipelines, plants, and transportation customers.
• Assist scheduling team with daily and monthly volume allocations and measurement details.
• Weekend, evening, and Holiday on-call duty rotation is required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Excel proficiency required
• 3 years of pipeline scheduling experience
• Quorum experience helpful.
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task, analyze situations and quickly prioritize tasks
• Thorough understanding of pipeline operations, including pressures, flow rates, capacity issues, and gas quality requirements.
• Ability to excel in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment which requires balancing multiple tasks under scheduled deadlines
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills required both verbally and written
• Exposure to Texas Intrastate Pipelines, e.g., Agua Blanca, Atmos, Trans-Pecos, Oasis, HPL, KM Tejas, KM Texas, Enterprise, Oneok, Valley Crossing Pipeline, Nextera EFM, NET Mexico and GCX
• Familiarity with the following interstate pipelines: EPNG, NGPL, NNG, Transco, TETCO and Tennessee.
• Experience with SCADA preferred
• Communication and Teamwork skills required: Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and effectively collaborate with others to optimize team success

Benefits: This position is located in Houston, Texas. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.

Reporting Location: WWM’s West Houston energy corridor office location