Gas Scheduling Analyst Level II or Senior

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

The Natural Gas System Scheduler II is responsible for performing all aspects of regulated natural gas scheduling, gas volume allocations, and invoicing duties for multiple regulated LDC natural gas pipelines providing transportation service to shippers on mainline and distribution pipeline systems owned by the Company. Additional responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, shipper imbalance management; ensuring Shipper compliance with all Company tariffs; monitoring of pipeline operating conditions; communication with gas control, measurement, field operations personnel, engineering, and any other department within the Company as needed; maintaining transportation contract data in transactional scheduling/billing system; responding to customer inquiries; testing system upgrades; troubleshooting customer issues; managing customer access to system; cross-functional training.

Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Level II: $71,100 - $106,600
Senior: $84,600 - $126,900

Reporting Relationship: Transportation Services Manager/Supervisor

Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
* Performs routine and non-routine natural gas scheduling, & gas allocation duties with limited supervision, on all Company natural gas pipelines.
* Monitors nominated vs. flowing volumes to address variances on all Black Hills pipelines.
* Schedules gas on inter/intrastate pipeline EBB systems.
* Tracks Shipper compliance with all terms of Company tariffs
* Performs end of month closing tasks including actualization of pipes/trades. Interacts closely with internal accounting and third parties to help resolve any discrepancies that arise in monthly settlement.
* Gains a working knowledge of pipeline operations (including, but not limited to, constraints, interconnects, and balancing rules
* Manages processes with users of electronic transportation management system(s) known as Quorum Pipeline Transaction Management system ("QPTM")
* Participate in weekend and evening on-call coverage as needed.
* Performs end of month closing tasks including actualization of pipes/trades. Interacts closely with internal accounting and third parties to help resolve any discrepancies that arise in monthly settlement.

Additional Responsibilities:
* May be required to respond to company business during non-working hours, including weekends and holidays.
* Regularly use spreadsheets, database, and word processing software, and periodically learn new programs

What Is Required:
Level II:
* Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or other relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in the natural gas industry or coordinating/scheduling materials movement
Senior:
* Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in the natural gas industry or coordinating/scheduling materials movement.

What Is Desired:
* Ability to write and communicate effectively.
* Ability to interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
* Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and management

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.