Gas Scheduler

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Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Execute and manage nominations, confirmations, imbalances, and other similar activities related to the purchase and sale of natural gas behind various LDCs, including activity on LDC websites and NRG’s ETRM platforms
• Advise and assist the trading team regarding the optimal use of transportation and storage assets while balancing retail pools
• Gain a complete understanding of the operational and commercial aspects of LDC tariffs
• Become proficient in the use of internal and external systems for the timely execution of nominations across multiple EBBs.
• Develop/Maintain trusted partnerships with all parties in the supply chain including schedulers, traders, LDC reps and internal stakeholders
• Assist in the automation of scheduling processes
• Assist Technology teams with testing and application resolution
• Provide ad-hoc reporting where needed

 
Working Conditions:

• 24/7 availability in an hourly deadline-oriented environment
• Office environment with remote capability
• Weekend On-Call: On a rotational basis, remain on call on assigned weekends and holidays to provide scheduling and balancing services
• Periodically travel as business requires

 
Minimum Requirements: 

• High School Diploma with 2 or more years of gas scheduling experience or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have advanced computer system skills in Excel
• Must be comfortable with technology projects and initiatives and have aptitude to quickly learn new technical software
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines
• As a part of the NRG commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our employees, customers and the community, this role requires weekly COVID-19 testing for employees who are not fully vaccinated

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field of finance, math, economics, computer science or business related field
• Two years or more of experience with natural gas scheduling or within the Energy and/or commodity-based industry
• Experience with ETRM systems
• Experience with time series statistical analysis
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, forecasting, and/or accounting 

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate history of a commitment to excellence in a team environment
• Possess a strong sense of initiative and always striving to deliver excellence
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills
• Strong communication and Team oriented skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a heavy deadline-oriented environment

The base salary range for this position is: $69,760 - $115,080. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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