Scheduler / Senior Scheduler, Gas Supply

Job Description

At Cheniere, we provide the world with safe, reliable energy. But more than that, we provide opportunities for our talented employees to impact their communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusion for our employees, customers and beyond.

Position Overview

The Gas Scheduler reports to the Director, 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 3 rd 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.

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.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

Knowledge: 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.

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.
  
  

Education And Experience

Education, Training 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.
• Level will be determined by type of relevant, applicable experience to the role and qualifications.
  

DIRECT REPORTS

TBD

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 essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical or mental disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

About Us

As a Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is leading the way in the LNG industry by providing secure, clean and affordable energy to countries and companies around the world. We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, being nimble, and above all, safety for our employees, our communities and our assets.

Cheniere Energy’s global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce who are owners of Cheniere Energy through our annual stock grant program. Our high performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals and a culture of inclusion and caring. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are like our company: competitive and strong, while prioritizing wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will have a significant impact on our business and in our communities.

As a worldwide company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston, Texas with U.S. offices in Washington, D.C., and Lake Charles, Louisiana, and production sites in Cameron, Louisiana (Sabine Pass Liquefaction) and Gregory, Texas (Corpus Christi Liquefaction), and international offices in London, England, Singapore and Beijing, China.