Entity:

Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

About the role

Natural Gas Operations play an integral role in our operational capability at bp. A successful candidate will thrive in our challenging, diverse, and fast paced culture. Because we play and believe in one team: we cultivate an environment where we trust one another, embrace feedback, challenge our norms, and expect sustained high performance.

This position is on the gas operations team within Trading & Shipping (T&S) gas and power trading Americas (GPTA). As a Natural Gas Scheduler, you will work heavily with trading, marketing and origination and other regional operational teams within bp and be responsible for coordinating, nominating, and optimizing gas nominations daily.

BP offers a hybrid working environment, allowing employees to work remotely Monday and Friday and in the office Tuesday through Thursday. 

BP offers additional pay for coverage on the weekends and US holidays. 

Key accountabilities

Make required natural gas nominations to various pipelines using the appropriate computer systemsMake required intraday nominations as neededAssure flow of equity and third-party productionManage and track pipeline imbalances and/or storage balances relative to contractual termsCommunicate market intelligence to trading teamsIdentify and support efficiencies and improvements with operational processesCapture nomination and actualized data in ETRM system (Endur)Maintain tariff rate charges and pipeline invoice tie outMaintain excellent working relationships with pipelines, customers, and internal partiesWork with finance, risk, and accounting to ensure accuracy in a timely fashionParticipation in rotational weekend and holiday nomination coverageUnderstand pipeline/customer behavior and extract key insights that impact nomination and transactional decisionsFunction as a strategic partner to enabling teams, prioritize opportunities and provide practical recommendationsWork across multiple scheduling teams to drive automation, standardization, and integration

Essential education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant industry experience preferred

Essential experience and & job requirements

Awareness of natural gas scheduling, or similar operational commodity experienceAbility to prioritize and manage multiple assignments with urgent deadlinesDemonstrated analytical and critical thinking skillsProven written and verbal communication skillsInitiative-taking and independent problem solverAbility to quickly learn new and existing technology and/or softwareDemonstrate excellent attention to detail along with the ability to consistently provide accurate and timely work product with a commercial focusProficiency with Microsoft Office, advanced level Excel skills preferredSkilled in interacting and influencing across a wide range of professional teams

Desirable criteria

Experience with natural gas pipeline nomination processesExperience working with multiple electronic bulletin boards (EBBs) and ETRM systemsEndur experience preferred, but not required3+ years in the oil and gas industry1+ years of natural gas scheduling

Why join bp

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Ancillary cost management, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Competitor intelligence, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Inventory Management, Listening, Marine assurance, Mentoring, Negotiating, Shipping/transport, Supply chain management, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading and scheduling operations, Trading Fundamentals, Sentiment and Trends, Trading knowledge, Troubleshooting, Voyage operations

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.