Electric and Gas Operations Manager jobs in Houston, TX

Summary:

Schedule natural gas while working with traders, originators and other schedulers to optimize and accurately provide activities on pipelines in support of the trading organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Schedule natural gas while working with traders, originators, and other schedulers to optimize and accurately provide activities on pipelines in support of the trading organization.
• Understand the basic movement of natural gas, knowledge of electronic bulletin boards, internal tracking systems and is capable of tracking transactions from inception to month end.
• Work toward understanding pipeline contracts to optimize in the most efficient manner.
• Verify transactions with third parties and maintain good relationships.
• Monitor pipeline volumes in pipeline EBB’s and reforecast volumes when necessary.
• Maintain all associated spreadsheets, pipeline imbalances and storage balances.
• Monitor pipeline notices and alert team to relevant issues.
• Cross train on other pipelines as necessary to gain knowledge of those pipelines.
• Assist internal departments and individuals in special projects as needed.
• Lead by example, support and promote the ETC corporate philosophy and work ethic.
• Position will be 100% on-site 

Requirements:  Education and/or experience, knowledge, skills & abilities:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or additional commensurate work experience.
• 2-5 years of analytical experience in a related area to have a working knowledge of natural gas, gas scheduling, tariffs, contracts and/or gas accounting.  Experience should include 2 years in gas scheduling or a related area.
• Some travel required.
• Required to rotate on call duties which results in working evening/weekend hours and rotate the holiday coverage as scheduled by the team.  

Preferred Qualifications:  Education and/or experience, knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Ability to multitask and problem solve.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a high skill set in Excel and Word.
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of Allegro – Horizon is a plus. 
• Knowledge of scheduling in the Gulf, Midcontinent and West regions is a plus.

Working Conditions:

1. Usually, normal office conditions.
2. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing. 
3. Occasional overnight travel may be required.  

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER:
The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.