Natural Gas Scheduler – Retail

Job category

Supply & Trading

Experience level

Intermediate

Relocation available

This role is not eligible for relocation

Job type

Professionals

Travel required

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Job code

RQ110660

About Us

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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

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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 Retail 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

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• Manage commercial and industrial end users across assigned Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) or functional locations.
• Balance gas deliveries with customer usage in accordance with LDC balancing requirements to avoid LDC or pipeline penalties.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure supply aligns with market demand and to address customer satisfaction updates as needed.
• Schedule and submit gas nominations to LDCs.
• Monitor gas consumption using LDC meter reads and other systems or data sources.
• Validate the accuracy of scheduling activities and invoices with LDCs and/or pipelines.
• Maintain and update supply and nomination data in gas management systems, ETRM (Endur)
• Review and verify LDC information and invoices to ensure accuracy and alignment with expectations.
• Apply working knowledge of LDC tariffs and balancing parameters to daily activities.
• Provide operational support and coverage across multiple LDCs and functional responsibilities as needed.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve operational or scheduling issues in a timely manner.
• Build strong relationships with pipelines, customers, and internal teams
• Partner with finance, risk, and accounting for timely and accurate reporting
• Participate in rotational weekend and holiday coverage
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across scheduling teams

Essential Education, requirements and experience

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• 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

Desirable experience

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

Why join bp:

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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!

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.

Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.

Pay

bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice.

Discretionary bonus

We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company.

Retirement & savings

We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security.

Insurance benefits

To give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service.

Equity

Depending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.

Disclaimer

This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.