Senior Natural Gas System Scheduler

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 Scheduler Analyst Senior provides transactional analysis and scheduling, working with the Manager of Gas Supply Transportation Services to optimize and accurately provide activities on pipelines in support of the organization. Understands the movement of natural gas, knowledge of electronic bulletin boards, and internal tracking systems, and is capable of tracking transactions from inception to month end. Additional responsibilities include but may not be limited to shipper imbalance management; ensuring Shipper compliance with all Company tariffs; monitoring of pipeline operating conditions; communication with gas control, measurement, field operations personnel, engineering, and any other department within the Company as needed; maintaining transportation contract data in transactional scheduling/billing system; responding to customer inquiries; testing system upgrades; troubleshooting customer issues; managing customer access to system; cross-functional training.

Pay Range: $84,600 - $126,900 (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: Manager/Supervisor of Gas Transportation Services

Location: Denver, CO

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

Essential Functions:

• Works closely with the Manager/Supervisor of Gas Transportation Services to ensure all pipeline scheduling is performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicates with our suppliers and markets to ensure that contractual nomination data is coordinated properly and resolves all discrepancies in a timely fashion.
• Schedules gas on inter/intrastate pipeline EBB systems.
• Works with suppliers, purchasers, pipelines and point operators to monitor and minimize imbalances. When imbalances occur, works within pipeline and LDC guidelines to reduce, eliminate, or trade those imbalances in the manor most advantageous to the company.
• Performs end of month closing tasks including actualization of pipes/trades. Interacts closely with internal accounting and third parties to help resolve any discrepancies that arise in monthly settlement.
• Monitor pipeline bulletin boards (EBBs) for both critical and non-critical notices and relays these to the team.
• Work closely with Gas Margin Accounting and Regulatory personnel to satisfy state regulatory filing requirements.
• Develop and maintain expertise with LDC/pipeline tariffs. Monitor filed tariff changes and communicates potential impacts to appropriate parties. Provide timely updates regarding pipeline maintenance and outages and the potential impacts.
• Participates in and contributes to the scoping, testing, and implementing of current and new software enhancements and transportation services.
• Performs end of month closing tasks including actualization of pipes/trades. Interacts closely with internal accounting and third parties to help resolve any discrepancies that arise in monthly settlement.
• Analyzes software anomalies and attempts to resolve before engaging Business Liaison.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Regularly use spreadsheets, database, and word processing software, and periodically learn new programs.
• Must be able to work non-traditional hours (including some weekends/holidays) as needed.
• May be required to carry a company provided cell phone and be available to respond during working hours. May also be required to respond during non-working hours, especially related to company emergencies.

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 coordinating/scheduling materials movement or natural gas industry experience.

What Is Desired:

• Knowledge of natural gas scheduling and the utility industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
• Detail oriented with excellent planning, organization, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships and work with a wide variety of people and functions, both internally and externally.
• Excellent communication skills, both personal and electronic; must maintain a high level of professionalism; must possess a very high level of verbal skills and be able to listen carefully.
• Deals with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Solid understanding of all company transportation and storage contracts and rights.
• Working knowledge of and adherence to the corporate Risk Policy.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

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), 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. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

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.