Tampa Electric Company
Overview
Title:
Gas Trader Progression
Company:
Tampa Electric Company
State and City:
Florida - Tampa
Shift:
8 Hr. X 5 Days
Position Concept:
Gas Scheduler
Gas Scheduler – Position Concept The Gas Scheduler is responsible for the timely daily scheduling of natural gas, maintaining reliable and cost competitive supplies. Provides accurate timely updates to internal systems and reports. Assists in the seasonal and annual planning of gas supply and transportation portfolio. Performs under moderate supervision. Responsible for supporting the activities in the areas of gas supply and wholesale origination, with a primary focus on the administration of gas supply and transportation activities. Scheduling and trading responsibilities include the daily scheduling of gas supply and transportation on upstream pipelines and the daily confirmation of gas supply scheduled to be delivered to the distribution system. Responsibilities also include daily spot gas purchasing, daily marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales, development and maintenance of daily and monthly operation reports, and daily monitoring of market conditions, operations, and constraints on upstream pipelines.
Gas Trader – Position Concept The Gas Trader function supports activities in the areas of gas supply and wholesale origination, with a primary focus on the administration of gas supply and transportation activities. Scheduling daily gas supply and transportation on upstream pipelines and the daily confirmation of gas supply scheduled to be delivered to the distribution system. Responsibilities include daily spot gas purchasing, daily marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales, development and maintenance of daily and monthly operation reports, and daily monitoring of market conditions, operations, and constraints on the upstream pipelines. Responsible for the purchasing and selling of gas supply or daily imbalance. Performs under general supervision.
Sr Gas Trader – Position Concept The Sr Gas Trader function supports activities in the areas of gas supply and wholesale origination, with a primary focus on the administration of gas supply and transportation activities. Scheduling of gas supply and transportation on upstream pipelines and the daily confirmation of gas supply scheduled to be delivered to the distribution system. Responsibilities include daily spot gas purchasing, daily marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales, development and maintenance of daily and monthly operation reports, and daily monitoring of market conditions, operations, and constraints on the upstream pipelines serving the company. Requires sound knowledge of the functional area of work and advanced business and technical concepts. May provide mentoring and technical guidance to Gas Scheduler and Gas Trader team members. Performs under limited supervision.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily scheduling of natural gas necessary to meet the generation requirements of the company's system and to maintain a reliable and low-cost supply of natural gas and transportation. This includes assisting in gas scheduling, receipt point determination, transportation capacity nomination, receipt and delivery point imbalance quantities reconciliation.
Posting, recalling and putting pipeline capacity on multiple pipelines (FGT, Sonat and Gulfstream). Assists in the seasonal and annual planning of gas supply and transportation portfolio and the daily marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales or capacity release. Serves as the back up to the Gas Trader or Senior Gas Trader in their absence.
Daily monitoring and response to Operational Flow Orders, Alert Days, and Limitation Orders on upstream pipelines and storage facilities. Coordinates operational issues with gas control (internal/external).
Maintain knowledge of pipeline systems (FGT, Sonat, Gulfstream, Transco, SESH and Sabal Trail) and applicable storage facilities systems (Bay Gas and Southern Pines) to schedule, confirm, and monitor upstream pipeline information.
Maintain working knowledge of the company\'s Gas Management Systems for on-system and off-system scheduling, confirmation, gas accounting, and reporting.
Prepare daily and monthly reports including natural gas position and imbalances, market pricing, portfolio performance, ad hoc analysis, etc.
Coordinate with accounting team members for verification and reconciliation of natural gas and transportation capacity invoices including billing verification of quantities and prices. Resolve invoice/billing discrepancies.
Reconcile month-ending pipeline transportation and supply imbalances.
Responsible for accurate deal entry and scheduling in the Energy Trading and Risk Management system (Allegro) to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Qualifications Education Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent. (Gas Scheduler, Gas Trader & Sr Gas Trader)
Preferred:
Bachelor\'s degree in business or related field of study. (Sr Gas Trader)
Experience Gas Scheduler
Required:
3 years related experience in an energy, utility, oil, related industry.
Preferred:
2 years experience in natural gas or power trading industry.
Gas Trader
Required:
6 years related experience including 2 years of natural gas or power trading industry experience.
Sr Gas Trader
Required:
8 years related experience including 2 years in energy commodity trading.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Gas Scheduler - Required:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Self-starter and motivated. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Gas Scheduler - Preferred:
Knowledge of GISB or NAESB standards; proficiency in Internet communication systems and electronic nomination systems; knowledge of interstate pipeline electronic nominations processes.
Gas Trader - Required:
Knowledge of interstate pipeline electronic nominations processes; ability to analyze portfolio and market conditions; ability to make quick decisions under pressure; teamwork in an open trading environment.
Gas Trader - Preferred:
Knowledge of trading tools and indices (OTC, NYMEX); knowledge of GISB/NAESB standards.
Sr Gas Trader - Required:
Extensive knowledge of trading tools/indices (OTC, NYMEX); strong negotiation, leadership, and portfolio ownership; ability to work in an open-trade environment.
Competencies
Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
Develop People and Teams
Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment
Working Conditions
Often required to be on-call over weekends and holidays to monitor and maintain system. Storm duties may require offsite relocation (including overnights) during and after a storm.
Benefits TECO offers a competitive Benefits package. Competitive Salary, 401k with company matching, Pension plan, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental Coverage, Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, On-site Fitness Centers, Bonus Plan and more.
Storm Duty Requirements TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company\'s rules and procedures.
Equal Opportunity TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where a physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities, employment decisions will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.
Pay Transparency Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement:
The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay. However, employees with access to compensation information must not disclose it to those without access except as permitted by law.
ADA & Application Accommodations TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled individuals. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed. Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements.
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Gas Trader Progression
Company:
Tampa Electric Company
State and City:
Florida - Tampa
Shift:
8 Hr. X 5 Days
Position Concept:
Gas Scheduler
Gas Scheduler – Position Concept The Gas Scheduler is responsible for the timely daily scheduling of natural gas, maintaining reliable and cost competitive supplies. Provides accurate timely updates to internal systems and reports. Assists in the seasonal and annual planning of gas supply and transportation portfolio. Performs under moderate supervision. Responsible for supporting the activities in the areas of gas supply and wholesale origination, with a primary focus on the administration of gas supply and transportation activities. Scheduling and trading responsibilities include the daily scheduling of gas supply and transportation on upstream pipelines and the daily confirmation of gas supply scheduled to be delivered to the distribution system. Responsibilities also include daily spot gas purchasing, daily marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales, development and maintenance of daily and monthly operation reports, and daily monitoring of market conditions, operations, and constraints on upstream pipelines.
Gas Trader – Position Concept The Gas Trader function supports activities in the areas of gas supply and wholesale origination, with a primary focus on the administration of gas supply and transportation activities. Scheduling daily gas supply and transportation on upstream pipelines and the daily confirmation of gas supply scheduled to be delivered to the distribution system. Responsibilities include daily spot gas purchasing, daily marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales, development and maintenance of daily and monthly operation reports, and daily monitoring of market conditions, operations, and constraints on the upstream pipelines. Responsible for the purchasing and selling of gas supply or daily imbalance. Performs under general supervision.
Sr Gas Trader – Position Concept The Sr Gas Trader function supports activities in the areas of gas supply and wholesale origination, with a primary focus on the administration of gas supply and transportation activities. Scheduling of gas supply and transportation on upstream pipelines and the daily confirmation of gas supply scheduled to be delivered to the distribution system. Responsibilities include daily spot gas purchasing, daily marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales, development and maintenance of daily and monthly operation reports, and daily monitoring of market conditions, operations, and constraints on the upstream pipelines serving the company. Requires sound knowledge of the functional area of work and advanced business and technical concepts. May provide mentoring and technical guidance to Gas Scheduler and Gas Trader team members. Performs under limited supervision.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily scheduling of natural gas necessary to meet the generation requirements of the company's system and to maintain a reliable and low-cost supply of natural gas and transportation. This includes assisting in gas scheduling, receipt point determination, transportation capacity nomination, receipt and delivery point imbalance quantities reconciliation.
Posting, recalling and putting pipeline capacity on multiple pipelines (FGT, Sonat and Gulfstream). Assists in the seasonal and annual planning of gas supply and transportation portfolio and the daily marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales or capacity release. Serves as the back up to the Gas Trader or Senior Gas Trader in their absence.
Daily monitoring and response to Operational Flow Orders, Alert Days, and Limitation Orders on upstream pipelines and storage facilities. Coordinates operational issues with gas control (internal/external).
Maintain knowledge of pipeline systems (FGT, Sonat, Gulfstream, Transco, SESH and Sabal Trail) and applicable storage facilities systems (Bay Gas and Southern Pines) to schedule, confirm, and monitor upstream pipeline information.
Maintain working knowledge of the company\'s Gas Management Systems for on-system and off-system scheduling, confirmation, gas accounting, and reporting.
Prepare daily and monthly reports including natural gas position and imbalances, market pricing, portfolio performance, ad hoc analysis, etc.
Coordinate with accounting team members for verification and reconciliation of natural gas and transportation capacity invoices including billing verification of quantities and prices. Resolve invoice/billing discrepancies.
Reconcile month-ending pipeline transportation and supply imbalances.
Responsible for accurate deal entry and scheduling in the Energy Trading and Risk Management system (Allegro) to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Qualifications Education Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent. (Gas Scheduler, Gas Trader & Sr Gas Trader)
Preferred:
Bachelor\'s degree in business or related field of study. (Sr Gas Trader)
Experience Gas Scheduler
Required:
3 years related experience in an energy, utility, oil, related industry.
Preferred:
2 years experience in natural gas or power trading industry.
Gas Trader
Required:
6 years related experience including 2 years of natural gas or power trading industry experience.
Sr Gas Trader
Required:
8 years related experience including 2 years in energy commodity trading.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Gas Scheduler - Required:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Self-starter and motivated. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Gas Scheduler - Preferred:
Knowledge of GISB or NAESB standards; proficiency in Internet communication systems and electronic nomination systems; knowledge of interstate pipeline electronic nominations processes.
Gas Trader - Required:
Knowledge of interstate pipeline electronic nominations processes; ability to analyze portfolio and market conditions; ability to make quick decisions under pressure; teamwork in an open trading environment.
Gas Trader - Preferred:
Knowledge of trading tools and indices (OTC, NYMEX); knowledge of GISB/NAESB standards.
Sr Gas Trader - Required:
Extensive knowledge of trading tools/indices (OTC, NYMEX); strong negotiation, leadership, and portfolio ownership; ability to work in an open-trade environment.
Competencies
Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
Develop People and Teams
Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment
Working Conditions
Often required to be on-call over weekends and holidays to monitor and maintain system. Storm duties may require offsite relocation (including overnights) during and after a storm.
Benefits TECO offers a competitive Benefits package. Competitive Salary, 401k with company matching, Pension plan, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental Coverage, Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, On-site Fitness Centers, Bonus Plan and more.
Storm Duty Requirements TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company\'s rules and procedures.
Equal Opportunity TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where a physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities, employment decisions will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.
Pay Transparency Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement:
The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay. However, employees with access to compensation information must not disclose it to those without access except as permitted by law.
ADA & Application Accommodations TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled individuals. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed. Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements.
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