Senior Analyst Gas Scheduling

High Level Description:

The primary responsibility of the Gas Scheduling role is to facilitate the scheduling of gas on the Westcoast pipeline system.

Gas Schedulers drawing on an understanding of the Westcoast pipeline system and the natural gas industry to assess nominations, confirmations and capacity constraints to ensure gas scheduling cycles are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

This is a critical daily function with high business impact to customers. Gas day coverage is 12 hours per day, 365 days per year. Shift work is required for this role, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.


Specific Accountabilities:

Nominations and Gas Scheduling

Meet gas cycle deadlines as set by the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB).

Ensure all gas day processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

Utilize LINK gas management system to assess nominations, confirmations, scheduled quantities, and customer imbalances.

Manage capacity constraints; ensure authorized capacity is accurate and updated in a timely manner.


Contract Administration

Communicate with account managers and customers regarding renewals, open season bids, and any issues that may arise.

Create new contracts and contract amendments as requested.

Oversee approval process for all new or amended contracts and assignments.
Assist customers in submission and execution of contracts.


Customer Service

Develop and maintain positive business relationships with internal and external stakeholders, responding to issues with a sense of ownership and proactive support.

Respond to a variety of customer inquiries, including contracts, nominations, scheduling, and system usage.

Facilitate training for our shipper community and internal clients.
Track customers’ business issues; ensure resolution in a timely and accurate manner.


Other Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily commercial process documentation and records management.

Recommend improvements to existing processes.

Perform testing for system modifications and enhancements.

Support the Gas Scheduling team to ensure adequate coverage at all times (including evenings, weekends and holidays).

Build knowledge of the Westcoast pipeline system and operations.


Scope/Dimensions

This role is focused on maintenance and development of Gas Scheduling and Contract Administration responsibilities.

The incumbent is capable of managing gas scheduling tasks independently, and works cooperatively within a dynamic team environment.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required:

2 years of previous scheduling experience or comparable industry experience.

Gas scheduling or other relevant experience is an asset

Self-starter with a proactive approach to issues

Exhibits customer service orientation and relationship management competency
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Flexible and adaptable approach, together with strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Willingness to learn and actively build knowledge

Proven aptitude with computer systems

Team orientation


Preferred:

Prior experience in a related field

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education & experience

Knowledge of the Westcoast pipeline system would be valuable

Understanding of natural gas markets would be considered an asset

Please send your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

Advantages
Prior experience in a related field

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education & experience

Knowledge of the Westcoast pipeline system would be valuable

Understanding of natural gas markets would be considered an asset

Responsibilities
High Level Description:

The primary responsibility of the Gas Scheduling role is to facilitate the scheduling of gas on the Westcoast pipeline system.

Gas Schedulers drawing on an understanding of the Westcoast pipeline system and the natural gas industry to assess nominations, confirmations and capacity constraints to ensure gas scheduling cycles are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

This is a critical daily function with high business impact to customers. Gas day coverage is 12 hours per day, 365 days per year. Shift work is required for this role, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.


Specific Accountabilities:

Nominations and Gas Scheduling

Meet gas cycle deadlines as set by the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB).

Ensure all gas day processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

Utilize LINK gas management system to assess nominations, confirmations, scheduled quantities, and customer imbalances.

Manage capacity constraints; ensure authorized capacity is accurate and updated in a timely manner.


Contract Administration

Communicate with account managers and customers regarding renewals, open season bids, and any issues that may arise.

Create new contracts and contract amendments as requested.

Oversee approval process for all new or amended contracts and assignments.
Assist customers in submission and execution of contracts.


Customer Service

Develop and maintain positive business relationships with internal and external stakeholders, responding to issues with a sense of ownership and proactive support.

Respond to a variety of customer inquiries, including contracts, nominations, scheduling, and system usage.

Facilitate training for our shipper community and internal clients.
Track customers’ business issues; ensure resolution in a timely and accurate manner.


Other Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily commercial process documentation and records management.

Recommend improvements to existing processes.

Perform testing for system modifications and enhancements.

Support the Gas Scheduling team to ensure adequate coverage at all times (including evenings, weekends and holidays).

Build knowledge of the Westcoast pipeline system and operations.


Scope/Dimensions

This role is focused on maintenance and development of Gas Scheduling and Contract Administration responsibilities.

The incumbent is capable of managing gas scheduling tasks independently, and works cooperatively within a dynamic team environment.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required:

2 years of previous scheduling experience or comparable industry experience.

Gas scheduling or other relevant experience is an asset

Self-starter with a proactive approach to issues

Exhibits customer service orientation and relationship management competency
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Flexible and adaptable approach, together with strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Willingness to learn and actively build knowledge

Proven aptitude with computer systems

Team orientation


Preferred:

Prior experience in a related field

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education & experience

Knowledge of the Westcoast pipeline system would be valuable

Understanding of natural gas markets would be considered an asset

Please send your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

Qualifications
2 years of previous scheduling experience or comparable industry experience.

Gas scheduling or other relevant experience is an asset

Self-starter with a proactive approach to issues

Exhibits customer service orientation and relationship management competency
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Flexible and adaptable approach, together with strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Willingness to learn and actively build knowledge

Proven aptitude with computer systems

Team orientation

Summary
High Level Description:

The primary responsibility of the Gas Scheduling role is to facilitate the scheduling of gas on the Westcoast pipeline system.

Gas Schedulers drawing on an understanding of the Westcoast pipeline system and the natural gas industry to assess nominations, confirmations and capacity constraints to ensure gas scheduling cycles are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

This is a critical daily function with high business impact to customers. Gas day coverage is 12 hours per day, 365 days per year. Shift work is required for this role, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.


Specific Accountabilities:

Nominations and Gas Scheduling

Meet gas cycle deadlines as set by the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB).

Ensure all gas day processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

Utilize LINK gas management system to assess nominations, confirmations, scheduled quantities, and customer imbalances.

Manage capacity constraints; ensure authorized capacity is accurate and updated in a timely manner.


Contract Administration

Communicate with account managers and customers regarding renewals, open season bids, and any issues that may arise.

Create new contracts and contract amendments as requested.

Oversee approval process for all new or amended contracts and assignments.
Assist customers in submission and execution of contracts.


Customer Service

Develop and maintain positive business relationships with internal and external stakeholders, responding to issues with a sense of ownership and proactive support.

Respond to a variety of customer inquiries, including contracts, nominations, scheduling, and system usage.

Facilitate training for our shipper community and internal clients.
Track customers’ business issues; ensure resolution in a timely and accurate manner.


Other Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily commercial process documentation and records management.

Recommend improvements to existing processes.

Perform testing for system modifications and enhancements.

Support the Gas Scheduling team to ensure adequate coverage at all times (including evenings, weekends and holidays).

Build knowledge of the Westcoast pipeline system and operations.


Scope/Dimensions

This role is focused on maintenance and development of Gas Scheduling and Contract Administration responsibilities.

The incumbent is capable of managing gas scheduling tasks independently, and works cooperatively within a dynamic team environment.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required:

2 years of previous scheduling experience or comparable industry experience.

Gas scheduling or other relevant experience is an asset

Self-starter with a proactive approach to issues

Exhibits customer service orientation and relationship management competency
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Flexible and adaptable approach, together with strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Willingness to learn and actively build knowledge

Proven aptitude with computer systems

Team orientation


Preferred:

Prior experience in a related field

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education & experience

Knowledge of the Westcoast pipeline system would be valuable

Understanding of natural gas markets would be considered an asset

Please send your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

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