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Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity open for a Gas Supply - Scheduler with the ability to work remote from AR, OK, TX, MO, SC, TN, KS, ME, FL or LA.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Purchases, nominates, confirms, and monitors gas transportation and storage activities on intrastate and interstate pipelines to effectuate gas flow and fulfill Company’s gas supply requirements for service to its sales customers and ensure the integrity of Company’s distribution system gas supply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

 Essential Functions: 

• Monitors weather forecasts and pipeline transportation allocations and makes projections of gas demands and communicates this information to team members and Gas Control, requesting their input on gas demand, then makes gas flow purchases and nomination changes as necessary to keep gas supply in balance with market demand. 
• Collects and monitors electronic flow measurement data for Company receipt and delivery points each day, communicates gas flow positions and pipeline orders to team members, and adjusts nominations in order to minimize imbalances and to aid in the optimization of Company’s gas supply portfolio assets.
• Studies and builds knowledge of upstream pipelines tariffs, monitors pipeline electronic bulletin boards for critical information, including operational restrictions and emergencies, and communicates the pertinent information and pipeline orders to team members and Gas Control, and changes nominations when necessary to comply with the pipelines’ critical information postings. 
• Maintains knowledge of rights and obligations under Company’s gas supply, transportation, and storage contracts; applies this knowledge to the gas purchasing and nomination process to ensure compliance with contract obligations and to optimize use of contract rights. 
• Monitors pipeline electronic bulletin boards for transportation discounts and capacity release and communicates with pipeline transportation representatives to assure that the Company uses the most cost effective and reliable pipeline transport services. 
• Creates, updates, and controls contents of gas purchasing and nomination files; verifies gas management system data and audits accuracy of system data. 
• Analyzes daily and monthly gas volume flow data, including transport imbalances and storage balances, and prepares reports to management regarding such gas flow activity
• Understands gas flow over pipeline systems, both theoretically and operationally, to insure a working knowledge of the economic impact of nominations and balancing decisions on the Company. 
• Prepares capacity studies needed by the gas supply team for negotiation and administration of upstream pipeline transportation and storage contracts.
• Assists Gas Supply Administration group with estimating gas supply and transport cost for use in monthly accounting close, verifying pipeline and gas supply invoices for accuracy, and responding to internal and external audit requests for multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with regulatory proceedings and data request. 
• Builds appropriate business relationships with gas suppliers and pipeline transporters to promote the benefits of conducting business with Summit Utilities.  

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• A four year degree in business administration or some related field.  Related work experience may be substituted.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with natural gas supply agreements.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and software implementation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintains confidential information
• Exhibits adaptability by maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with many different tasks, responsibilities and people.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills are required
• Exhibits high level of attention to detail
• Willingness to take on new tasks and assist with any request with a positive attitude
• Good communicator
• Demonstrates a high level of dependability and reliability exhibited by being punctual and fulfilling all commitments.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. 

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.