Transportation Services Representative

Job description

Segment

Integrated Supply & Trading
Role synopsis

This position on the Chicago T&O team of the North America Gas & Power Business Unit will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling gas nominations on a daily basis. Some weekend rotation coverage is required for this position.
Req ID

78798BR
Location

United States - Illinois - Chicago
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

No
Travel required

Negligible travel
Key accountabilities

·  Make required natural gas nominations to various Midwest pipelines and utilities using the appropriate systems

·  Manage and track imbalances on pipelines

·  Communicate market intelligence to trading and M&O teams

·  Identify and support efficiencies and improvements with operational processes.

·  Monthly balancing in Energy Trading (ET) System.

·  Maintain excellent working relationships with pipelines, customers and internal parties

·  Work with accounting to ensure accuracy in a timely fashion

·  Participation in rotational weekend nomination coverage
Essential Education

Bachelor's degree or additional relevant gas industry experience required
Desirable criteria and qualifications

·  Midwest US gas scheduling experience considered a strong asset
About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

Integrated Supply & Trading (IST) is BP's face to the traded markets for BP in oil, gas, power, chemicals and finance. IST's role is to enhance Group value through distinctive supply, commodity trading, risk management and information technology skills underpinned by a world class finance, control and compliance infrastructure. IST has a dynamic and highly skilled workforce, which creates value by combining analysis and commercial innovation with the material asset base of BP.

IST's North America Gas and Power (NAGP) business unit handles the supply and trading of natural gas and power in the North American energy market. Its business model is based on the growth of customer-facing businesses, underpinned by BP's supply position, web of interconnected assets, and world-class trading capabilities. The growth agenda is delivered through marketing and origination activities, as well as optimization and acquisition of strategic regional aggregator businesses.

IST fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud of our stance on fairness, equal opportunity and meritocracy, which focuses on all of our employees reaching their full potential.
Application close date

28-Feb-2017
Sub-category

Scheduling
Job category

Trading Operations
Countries (State/Region)

United States - Illinois
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Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

·  Strong commercial acumen
·  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
·  Solid communication skills (written and verbal)
·  Self-starter and independent thinker
·  Proven ability to interact across trading, marketing & origination, trade control, trade completion and other regional teams
·  Ability to influence across various teams and levels
·  Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Eligibility Requirements

If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.