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Natural Gas Scheduler

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Feb 10, 2026
Natural Gas Scheduler Date: Feb 9, 2026 Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Company: CPS Energy We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Deadline to Apply: February 17, 2026 Power Generartion: Energy Supply Location: San Antonio, TX Pay Grade 13 Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level Position Summary The Natural Gas Scheduler position is a gas scheduling position that works in parallel with CPS Energy natural gas traders, external third-party gas suppliers, and intrastate transportation pipelines. CPS Energy purchases natural gas daily for gas-fired generation plants and San Antonio's retail distribution customers. Its primary function of the role is to schedule and monitor all natural gas nominations, daily flows, imbalances, cuts, and supplier/transportation reports. Additional responsibilities include managing CPS Energy's internal Gas Management System (ETRM) and performing the monthly gas settlement process. Tasks and Responsibilities Work is performed using established procedures and working under immediate supervision. Coordinates with third-party natural gas suppliers to exchange detailed information to execute the timely nomination of the agreed-upon gas volumes at specified meter locations, across upstream and downstream transportation pipelines. Using individual pipeline guidelines, input all pertinent scheduling information into predominantly web-based gas pipeline nomination systems by various day ahead and same-day cycle deadlines each day. This entails the full utilization of all existing transportation and storage contracts. Captures natural gas transactions in the Gas Management System and paths the natural gas flows by respective transportation contract(s) in the proper physical sequence in the GMS daily. Ensures and validates that the Gas Management System's settlement information is accurate and complete each day. Assist in the monthly gas settlement and accounting process. Assists with commercial and system integrity decision-making during and after work hours to the extent necessary, including contemplating transportation, storage, line pack, and purchase options, communicating with suppliers and/or pipelines, buying gas as necessary, and executing same-day and weekend nominations as needed. Represents CPS Energy in daily customer interactions as well as occasional industry outings, events, and/or conferences. Content is moderately complex. Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned. Assist in providing gas cost estimates and actual gas cost reports to accounting. Assist in providing gas transaction information to support invoice processing and other reporting. Assist in administrative activities related to gas acquisition, gas accounting, and natural gas-related reporting. Assist with the coordination of gas needs for required pipeline/plant testing, inspections, and pig runs. Available to be on call 7 days a week for required generation changes to supply. Ad hoc reporting and administration which includes but is not limited to contract administration, post-analysis, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Critical analytical experience demonstrated in a similar position. Valid Texas Driver's License. NERC certification must be completed within 30 days of employment. Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Engineering OR Experience in natural gas scheduling emphasizing the Texas wholesale natural gas market. Experience with an ETRM is a plus. Competencies Communicates Effectively Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions Demonstrating Initiative Using Math Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Required Certifications Working Environment Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer, and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events. Physical Demands Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking & standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations. Nearest Major Market: San Antonio Job Segment: Pipeline, Power Plant, Gas, Business Process, Energy, Management