Gas Scheduler

NRG Energy•Princeton, NJ

13h

About The Position

A scheduler is responsible for executing and managing daily natural gas operations, including nominations, confirmations, and imbalance mitigation, to ensure accurate delivery of gas behind each LDC. This role partners closely with trading, wholesale, LDCs, and internal stakeholders to optimize transportation and storage assets while maintaining compliance with tariffs and balancing retail pools effectively. Additionally, the scheduler develops strong cross-functional relationships, leverages internal and external systems to execute transactions, and supports process improvement through automation, reporting, and technology collaboration.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED possible with demonstrated aptitude for math and Excel ability.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excel skills at a moderate or advanced level.
Must be comfortable working with multiple computer programs and be willing to work on and learn new technology.
Ability to multi-task and strategically think outside the box.
Strong attention to detail
Must be comfortable working with hard deadlines and off normal hours if needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two years or more experience with natural gas scheduling or within a commodity-based industry.
Experience with statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer usage data and develop forecasts.
Communicate with trading and wholesale teams to determine the correct supply solutions.
Nominate gas to Local Distribution Company (LDC) websites.
Confirm nominations and make daily adjustments as needed to keep positions balanced.
Trade imbalances with counterparties to keep pools balanced and mitigate penalties.
Gain an understanding of LDC tariffs and how they affect your daily activity.
Build relationships with sales, trading, wholesale and LDC representatives.
Communicate professionally with customers when needed.
Work on rotating on-call schedule.
Periodic travel as business requires.