At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage natural gas scheduling and optimize pipeline operations for maximum profit.
- Company: Join PetroChina, a global leader in oil and gas with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with autonomy and resources to excel in your career.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the energy sector while working with industry experts.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of scheduling experience and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 103500 - 126500 $ per year.
PetroChina International Canada Trading ("PCIC" or the "Company") is part of the PetroChina family, based in China. PCIC, based in Calgary, engages in crude oil and natural gas business activities in Canada and elsewhere in North America. A substantial portion of PCIC’s current operations involves trading energy commodities in the physical and financial markets.
The Natural Gas (NG) Sr. Scheduler reports to the Director, NG Trading of PCIC. The position works closely with the Traders, Analysts, Finance, Risk, Legal and Executive teams to provide support for PetroChina’s Canadian operations. This role will be responsible for all aspects of the NG Scheduling, including business development, marketing, and strategic planning.
Overall Responsibilities
- Responsible for NG scheduling duties on various transmission pipelines including forecasting and nominations to various feeder pipelines.
- Monitor monthly batch schedules to meet customer’s injection/delivery date requirements as well as optimize batches for market factors and pricing fluctuations.
- Monitor pipeline positions & outages to maintain inventory levels and maximize commercial opportunities.
- On-Call weekend balancing for various pipelines.
- Keep abreast of open seasons on Canadian pipelines.
- Building and maintaining relationships with customers and industry peers.
- Initiated excel based inventory tracking to generate position reports for trading group and ensure accurate information for hedging program.
- Coordination with traders, schedulers and counterparties to optimize activity to maximize opportunities and profit.
- Supply information for credit reporting process with respect to exposure of batches in transit and volumes on a delivered basis.
- Provide ongoing analytical support to trading, accounting, credit, risk and regulatory groups.
- Contribute to strategic decisions, particularly as related to deriving long term sustainable value for PCIC.
Requirements
- 10+ years of Scheduling experience.
- University degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or similar.
- MBA, CFA, or other professional designation is considered an asset.
- Strong Excel skills. VBA programming is greatly valued.
- Scheduled and balanced downstream pipelines in Canada and US.
- Critical thinker with a strong work ethic and ability to prioritize and complete daily tasks in a fast-paced environment.
PCIC offers competitive total compensation, career growth, and autonomy to perform your role. In addition, the organization offers a collaborative team atmosphere with the support and resources necessary to achieve high levels of service.
Deadline to apply May 19, 2026. Please apply by email to hiring@petrochina-ca.com.
Natural Gas Sr. Scheduler in Calgary employer: PetroChina International (Canada) Trading Ltd.
PetroChina International Canada Trading (PCIC) is an exceptional employer located in Calgary, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With competitive compensation packages and ample opportunities for career growth, employees are empowered to take ownership of their roles while contributing to meaningful projects in the energy sector. The supportive culture fosters strong relationships among team members and industry peers, making PCIC a rewarding place to advance your career in natural gas scheduling.
Contact Details:
PetroChina International (Canada) Trading Ltd. Recruitment Team
