Shipper Services Analyst I, II or Senior

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 Shipper Services Scheduler Analyst I provides nomination analysis and pipeline-to-pipeline confirmations, working with peers and the Supervisor/Manager of Transportation Services to optimize and accurately manage Shipper activities on BHE transmission pipeline systems. The Analyst I will gain or strengthen their understanding of the basic movement of natural gas, become familiar with electronic bulletin boards and internal tracking systems, and will be expected to track shipper nomination activity throughout a production month and assist with month-end pipeline close processes.

Pay Range:

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.

Level I:

$61,500 – $92,400

Level II:

$66,950 - $100,500

Senior:

$79,400 - $119,100

Reporting Relationship:

Shipper Services Supervisor

Location:

Lakewood, Colorado

Essential Functions

- Performs routine and non-routine natural gas confirmations with interconnecting upstream pipelines, & gas allocation duties under general supervision, on Company natural gas transmission pipelines.

- Monitors nominated vs. flowing volumes to address variances on Company’s natural gas transmission pipelines.

- Tracks Shipper compliance with all terms of Company’s utility and pipeline tariffs and reports identified non-compliance activity to Supervisor/Manager.

- Responsible for learning the operational and commercial aspects of the Tariffs governing Company owned natural gas pipelines.

- Gains a working knowledge of pipeline operations, including, but not limited to, constraints, interconnects, and balancing rules.

- Manages processes with users of electronic transportation management system(s) known as Quorum Pipeline Transaction Management system (“QPTM”).

- Performs month-end closing tasks including actualization of Shipper and Choice Gas activity on BHE pipeline systems, under general supervision. Interacts closely with Supervisor/Manager and with internal accounting and third party Shippers to help resolve any discrepancies that arise in monthly settlement.

- Interacts closely with Supervisor/Manager and with internal accounting and third party Shippers to help resolve any discrepancies that arise in monthly settlement.

- Participates in weekend and evening on-call coverage as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

- Maintains a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance. Must also be able to maintain performance expectations under stressful conditions, including deadline-based activities.

- Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, management and external stakeholders.

- Must be able to work non-traditional hours (including some weekends/holidays).

- Required to carry a company provided cell phone (or receive partial reimbursement on personal cell phone) and be available to respond during working and non-working hours, and especially related to company emergencies, including weather events.

What Is Required

Level I:

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Ability to write and communicate effectively.

- Deals with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.

- Able to maintain performance expectations under stressful conditions, including deadline-based activities.

Level II

- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of work preferred (e.g. in the discipline of Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain or Economics).

- Minimum of 3 years of coordinating or scheduling materials movement or natural gas related experience required.

Senior

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain or Economics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Minimum of 5 years of coordinating or scheduling materials movement experience.

- Experience with natural gas transportation activity and knowledge of interstate or LDC pipelines.

- Knowledge of natural gas scheduling and the utility industry.

What Is Desired

- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of work preferred (e.g. in the discipline of Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain or Economics).

- Natural gas scheduling experience.

- Experience in the natural gas industry.

- Utility industry experience.

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), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, 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.