Black Hills Corporation

Natural Gas System Scheduler Senior

LocationCouncil Bluffs, IA
Salary$84,600-$126,900

About This Job


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 Supply Scheduler is responsible for all aspects of the gas supply scheduling process including contract utilization, nominations on upstream pipelines scheduling and allocation responsiveness, and counterparty engagement and logistics coordination. Understands the transportation logistics for movement of natural gas from supply source to BHE distribution system, extensive knowledge of pipeline electronic bulletin boards, ETRM systems, and is responsible for managing gas purchase and nomination transactions from inception to month end actualization.

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: Senior Manager Gas Supply


Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa

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


Essential Functions:

Interact with supplier counterparties to ensure all nomination information is coordinated and submitted accurately and timely for the applicable NAESB nomination cycle, and work diligently to resolve any discrepancies.
Responsible for nominating all gas supply to the applicable gas pipeline company(-ies) without errors and by the nomination deadline to mitigate penalty exposure and to ensure gas supply flows.
Balance the natural gas supply portfolio by pathing and actualizing volumes in Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system, Endur, on a daily and monthly basis.
Perform end of month closing tasks, including actualization of pipeline invoices to supply pathing activity in Endur, and act as a resource for internal accounting and external stakeholders to help resolve discrepancies with settlement activity.
Is a natural gas supply scheduling subject matter expert, capable of assisting and training less experienced schedulers on all aspects of position.
Must be able to independently determine if pipeline maintenance or constraints will impact current gas supply nominations and take or recommend action for resolution.
Solid understanding of all contracted transportation and storage service agreements, including rates and rights.
Manage and maintain Capacity Release and AMA activity in the pipeline EBB and the BHE ETRM system to ensure revenue is recognized.


Additional Responsibilities:

Learn gas supply portfolio management activities and provide commercial (gas purchasing) support to the Sr. Manager GSS, as needed or assigned. This will include independent decision-making regarding gas purchasing and storage utilization.
Must be able to carry a company provided cell phone and work non-traditional hours (including some evenings/weekends/holidays)
Provide analytical support to various projects and departments as needed.
Demonstrates independent thinking skills to make scheduling changes with minimal or no oversight.


What Is Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 or more years of applicable experience required


What Is Desired:

Scheduling experience on a variety of EBB’s.
Extensive experience using Microsoft Office products (especially Excel).
Knowledge of the natural gas utility or similar industry.
Planning, organization, problem solving, and analytical skills are critical.
Knowledge of natural gas scheduling preferred, but transferrable experience will be considered.
Ability to write and communicate effectively.
Team Player with a positive attitude.
Deals with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism
Ability to prioritize activity and remain calm under high-pressure situations.

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.

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