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Williams Companies Gas Scheduler III in Houston, Texas
Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
Do something that means something at Sequent, a Williams Company. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Sequent Energy Management, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!
The Scheduler III is responsible for ensuring that all scheduling processes take place in an accurate and timely manner with regard to pipeline and department cutoffs. This role will analyze data, monitor and reconcile imbalances, set up make-up/pay-back schedules with appropriate shippers, and initiate settlements. Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and the ability to cultivate positive relationships are keys to success!
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Nominates natural gas activity by working closely with traders to optimize movement of gas to our markets on the electronic bulletin board (EBB)
Accesses and accurately populates a pipeline EBB for nominations and also to monitor pipeline conditions that may impact the flow of the gas
Recommends market area supply alternatives and storage strategies; tracks daily storage injections, withdrawals, and balances
Confirms daily and monthly nominations with storage company pipeline interconnects
Confirm physical volume activity is accurate; re-confirms bi-weekly and month end volumes via interconnecting pipeline EBB’s
Collaborates with gas accountants to establish and implement invoice procedures; updates database to prepare invoices and statements; assists in resolution of billing discrepancies and responds to questions regarding term transactions
Communicates rate, tariff, fuel rate, and operational conditions to Front Office; contacts gas producers and buyers to verify requirements
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or similar and five (5) years’ related experience OR High School diploma/GED and seven (7) years’ related experience
Preferred: MBA; minimum five (5) years' experience with a gas marketing company
Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:
Available 24/7/365; weekend work schedule regularly required with pay stipend
Must be willing to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as the need arises
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Sound knowledge and experience with Endur and Endur pathing
Knowledge and experience scheduling moderately sophisticated deals with multiple counterparties
Preferred: Understanding of gas accounting principles and procedures
Preferred: Experience with Daily Live and G2 systems
Preferred: Knowledge of US gas pipeline systems and market areas
Why Choose Williams?
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire . With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!
Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one to two work from home days each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Wellness Program with annual rewards
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
For more information, please visit https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/ .
Education Requirements:
Skill Requirements:
Competency Requirements:
Action oriented, Collaborates, Communicates effectively, Customer focus, Drives results, Ensures accountability, Instills trust
Why Williams?
Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?
As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.
We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.
We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:
Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
Growth and development opportunities
An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live
Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules
We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. Apply now!