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World Fuel Services Hiring for Natural Gas Scheduler at Minnetonka, MN Full Time
Full Job Description
At World Fuel Services, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
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World Fuel Services, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Kinect Energy is an energy management firm providing natural gas, electricity, risk management and water/wastewater services to large industrial, commercial and municipal clients. Our mission is to develop and implement energy strategies that control our clients’ energy costs. Our culture is a self-governing, family-friendly, team-oriented work environment.
The Kinect Energy Operations team is the back room supporting our clients’ energy management needs. The back room includes risk management guidance, client energy purchasing, energy movement logistics, invoice reconciliation, data capture and energy ing. We collaborate with other company functional areas, including Commercial Services, Information Technology (ITS), Sales and Marketing to ensure the highest level of client services.
Summary
As the Natural Gas Scheduler you will be responsible for a variety of data management and analysis in support of our clients’ energy needs. You are responsible for the day to day activities of natural gas scheduling. This includes scheduling, confirming, tracking and ing the flow of natural gas, primarily between pipelines, local distribution companies and end use customers. These activities will also include interactions with interstate pipelines, suppliers, producers, and end use customers. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of our gas systems and nominating processes. The candidate will also assist and take direction from the senior Gas Operations staff regarding solutions to pipeline scheduling issues and make recommendations based on experience. You will be responsible for on call coverage of nomination process on a rotating weekend basis. This on call responsibility includes a daily visit to office no later than 6:30 am each assigned weekend. On call is as needed, but the normal schedule is every third weekend.
These activities will include interactions with vendors, clients, gas and electric utilities and Kinect Energy personnel. You will be working in a fast paced, dynamic, team oriented environment. This position requires infrequent travel.
Position s to Bill Anderson, Manager of Gas Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for processing clients daily volume requirements into nominations to interstate pipelines, local distribution companies and suppliers.
Input gas nominations activities into the gas management system.
Tracking the imbalance on pipeline and determine the proper course for resolution of imbalance which may require communication with pipelines, local distribution companies and suppliers.
Work with Supply & Trading team to ensure operational constraints are taken into account in nomination process.
Plan monthly supply requirements with the Supply & Trading team.
Execute capacity release transactions at the direction of Manager Gas Operations or Supply & Trading team personnel.
Pursue and maintain knowledge of pipeline tariffs, issues and rate cases as required for our client base.
Provide additional client support as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements, Competencies and Certifications
Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, math, MIS (management information systems,) economics, or related discipline preferred. Prior natural gas, electric, data management and ing experience of a minimum of 2 years is preferred.
Must have a proven track record of building rapport among peers and superiors. Candidate must be an aggressive learner and have a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, excellent time management skills, sense of urgency and be able to work effectively with many deadlines.
Demonstrated leadership skills in past positions including good interpersonal skills to gain cooperation and develop teamwork.
Must communicate effectively and in a professional manner, both written and verbally, with all level of employees and clients. Demonstrate the ability to provide superior service to all internal and external customers. Demonstrate the ability to develop and provide presentations to small groups.
Must be able to effectively use a PC and software programs, specifically Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills a plus. Must demonstrate ability to perform analysis on a wide variety of complex data compiled from multiple software systems.
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What You’ll Love About Us
- Health Benefits. Medical with HSA and FSA options that includes infertility. benefits. 100% coverage of preventative care, Dental, Vision, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program.
- Prepare for the Future. 401K Retirement Plan 50% match.
- Rest and Relaxation. 3 weeks Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays.
- Financial Peace of Mind. Short-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance covered by WFS.
- Learning and Development. LinkedIn Learning.
- Additional Perks We Offer. Long Term Disability Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection
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