Natural Gas Scheduler

SaskEnergy•Regina, SK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

SaskEnergy is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team. The Natural Gas Scheduler executes, monitors, reconciles, investigates and provides resolution for on-going business functions (such as: contracts, nominations, allocations, invoicing, system-testing and gas retailers) associated with all aspects of Gas Supply’s operations including transportation, storage and contracts. This position requires the knowledge of the flow of natural gas including interconnecting pipelines and works with representatives from external counterparties, gas retailers, TransGas Customer Services, Back Office and the Middle Office to meet strict deadlines and adhere to the rules on all pipelines. SaskEnergy is Saskatchewan's natural gas distribution company. Together with TransGas, our natural gas transmission and storage subsidiary, we provide convenience, comfort and reliable natural gas service for our customers. We offer an array of challenging career opportunities throughout the province, an attractive total rewards package and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We also value and supports a diverse workforce.

Requirements

Diploma in Business Administration or Information Technology.
Two (2) years’ experience processing data including reconciling, validating, and investigating data and providing issue resolution while working within strict timelines.
One (1) year of nominations or logistics scheduling experience.
One (1) year experience in the operation of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, financial systems, internet, email, and automated workflow applications.
Pre-Qualifying Skills Assessment.

Responsibilities

Calculate, verify and confirm SaskEnergy’s daily nominations with various counterparties including all deliveries, receipts and storage ensuring volumes are accurate, deals are correct and within contractual limits.
Plan, track and balance gas nominations on interconnecting pipelines meeting tight deadlines to avoid operational issues or potential financial penalties.
Balance all nominations based on contractual obligations and operational requirements for SaskEnergy’s multiple transaction pools, making adjustments as required.
Process and monitor nomination confirmations and reporting on third party and internal systems.
Maintain all four interconnecting pipelines as well as TransGas and MIPL pipeline accounts within pre-defined tolerances including the identification, adjustment and rectification of any and all pipeline discrepancies.
Forecast daily load requirements for LDC and ATCO and utilize nominations to calculate and validate SaskEnergy’s storage positions in multiple transaction pools and update storage position forecasts to support daily gas supply decisions.
Input trade transactions, transportation, volume, fees, etc., into gas management system to determine physical and financial positions for Gas Supply.
Derive storage and transaction pool positions based on operational and nomination data within the gas management system for both SaskEnergy and TransGas.
Reconcile daily to ensure the accuracy of gas transaction information in the gas management system.
Update and maintain the gas management system with the most current meters and interconnects.
Prepare and verify transaction confirmations and broker fees for issuance to external parties.
Implement and test upgrades and enhancements to the gas management system, as well as identify and troubleshoot errors.
Develop accurate procedures for transaction capture and maintain related reports.
Monitor and resolve issues with daily and monthly gas allocations and shipper account inventory to verify the integrity of SaskEnergy’s data on a daily basis.
Validate final monthly measurement before processing final invoices to customers.
Verify all charges to end-use customers, validating tiered transportation allocations, as well as all fixed charges prior to invoicing customers.
Calculate the correct amount of gas is allocated daily/monthly between firm, interruptible transportation and fixed and index pricing to ensure accurate invoices.
Work with Back Office to rectify any discrepancies in the transaction management system prior to finalizing invoices.
Prepare and reconcile monthly invoice allocations for Back Office to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Manage all invoices received by Gas Supply for payment, providing accurate allocations for financial coding.
Create requests for service for transportation with TransGas.
Review, verify and accept transportation contracts from delivery and receipt customers.
Be the main point of contact for gas retailers including daily supply requirements, storage balances, nominations and yearly true-up.
Determine daily supply requirements for gas retailers while balancing storage positions.
Justify and provide backup of system operational requirements to ensure adequate supply is received.
Evaluate options provided by gas retailers and determine if alterations can be made to supply.
Reconcile actual loads and provide regular updates to storage positions.
Initiate all nominations with gas retailers and confirm all nominations are accepted by gas retailers.
Proactively investigate, analyze and resolve issues relating to contract industrial and producers regarding contracts, invoices, nominations, measurement and inventory.
Respond to inquiries from suppliers, customers and transporters regarding nominations, contracts, and allocations in a timely manner, considering the operational impacts of requests.
Update and maintain operational files daily and prepare required reports for both internal use as well as to distribute to gas retailers and customers.
Communicate with customers for the resolution of customer account issues.
Provide communication, support, and guidance to on-call staff regarding operational issues, outstanding activities or follow-up activities that may be required.