Natural Gas Scheduler

Entity:

Supply, 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

At bp, Natural Gas Schedulers are essential to ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of energy across our network. This role is part of the West Gas Operations Team within Trading & Shipping (T&S) Gas and Power Trading Americas (GPTA).

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and embraces our “One Team” culture—where trust, feedback, and continuous improvement drive high performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily natural gas scheduling activities across West Region LDCs and interstate pipelines.
• Manage customer accounts throughout the end-to-end gas operations lifecycle, including nominations, allocations, balancing, and imbalance resolution.
• Balance gas supply, transportation, and customer usage in accordance with pipeline and LDC tariff requirements to minimize operational risk and avoid penalties.
• Work closely with commercial, trading, and origination to support customer transactions and execute operational strategies.
• Monitor customer consumption, flow activity, and system balances using pipeline, LDC, and internal systems.
• Investigate and resolve operational discrepancies, including nomination variances, allocation issues, imbalance positions, and transportation constraints.
• Validate scheduling activities, allocations, and transportation data to ensure accuracy and compliance with operational requirements.
• Maintain and update transportation, nomination, allocation, and customer account data within gas management and ETRM systems (Endur).
• Partner with Settlements, Accounting, and Commercial teams to reconcile invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and support accurate month-end settlements.
• Apply working knowledge of interstate pipeline tariffs, LDC tariffs, transportation agreements, and balancing requirements to daily operations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with pipelines, LDCs, customers, and internal interested parties to support effective issue resolution and customer service.
• Identify operational risks, analyze issues, and implement solutions to improve reliability, efficiency, and customer experience.
• Participate in rotational weekend and holiday coverage to support continuous gas operations activities.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization efforts to enhance operational excellence across the West Gas Operations team.

Essential Education, experience and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of natural gas scheduling or similar commodity operations
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred)
• Quick learner with strong attention to detail and commercial focus
• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams

Desired qualifications

• Familiarity with EBBs and ETRM systems (Endur experience a plus)
• Mid-level experience in oil and gas industry; junior or higher experience in natural gas scheduling

Why join Us

At bp, we believe diversity strengthens our team. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and empowered to grow. Our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, including flexible working options, paid parental leave, and excellent retirement plans.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

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, Influencing, Inventory Management, Listening, Marine assurance, Mentoring, Negotiating, Problem Solving, Sentiment and Trends, Shipping/transport, Supply chain management, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading and scheduling operations, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge, Troubleshooting, Voyage operations

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.