Natural Gas Scheduler

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What’s the Role

In Trading and Supply we are interested in attracting people to our business who share our core values of honesty, integrity and have respect for others. We also want those who can build on our business vision, are prepared to accept accountability, and can achieve great results through teamwork.

As a Natural Gas Scheduler, you’ll be part of the North America Gas Scheduling team. In this front office position, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of Shell Energy Americas (SEAm) natural gas activities.  With primary responsibilities in Canada, but with the potential for additional Mid-West US activities, you will be working intimately with trading staff to optimize transport and storage assets, while minimizing profit leakage. 

We do this by coordinating all aspects of the post-deal trading operations activity for our gas trading teams by ensuring that all obligations within the contracts are met and carried out professionally. Being part of an international team, with half in Calgary and the other half in Houston, you will provide scheduling and operations support to both the Canadian and Mid-West US trade desks, including the upcoming LNG Canada project.  SEAm operations currently have a weekend scheduling team that provides primary weekend coverage. 

Accountabilities:

• Report physical pipeline positions to trading groups

• Optimize the transport and delivery requirements to monetize value for the trade desk through accurate and timely positions, nominations and internal system pathing

• Monitor and account the pipeline operational information providing short term opportunities to trading due to pipeline constraints and operations

• Manage and balance pipeline and customer accounts

• Maintain a thorough understanding of all contractual, license and regulatory requirements

• Understand the various balancing mechanisms in use across North America regarding imbalance tolerances and the financial cash out risks for shippers and traders

• Input operational information daily into the internal gas management system (Endur) for accurate P&L and a clean hand off at month end

• Maintain trusted partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders

• Provide back up support to other Commercial Operators within own team and across NA teams

• Perform monthly close activities on all pipelines and document top 10 pipelines to ensure timely and accurate reporting

• Work with limited supervision to troubleshoot, resolve problems

• Learning and supporting SENAC’s developing LNGC business

• Provide vacation coverage for weekend scheduler and after hours on a rotational basis as well as on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Primary working hours are 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• During LNGC operations, primary working hours will be split between two shifts. 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 2:00 PM and 12:00 AM, with on call support until 02:00 AM

• During evening shift coverage, provide real time communication and problem solving with internal stakeholders of the Value Chain

Skills & Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

• Minimum of 5+ years of natural gas scheduling experience

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for Natural Gas Scheduling preferred

• Candidate should possess a Bachelor or Graduate degree in related field

• Experienced user of IT systems and knowledgeable on IT landscapes

• Proven track record of performance and delivery

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing internal and external requirements

• Advanced Excel User with knowledge of formulas, look-ups, linking, pivot tables and macros

• Experience in scheduling AECO/Westcoast/TCPL/Union is an advantage

• Ability to analyze market information, communicate and act on trading implications

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply. 

Company description 

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible.  We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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