ConocoPhillips

Natural Gas Scheduler

Houston, TX Full time

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

As a Natural Gas Scheduler within ConocoPhillips’ North America Gas and Power (NAGP) team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliable and efficient flow of natural gas across the U.S. pipeline network. This position is at the heart of our commercial operations, supporting one of the top natural gas marketing organizations in North America. You’ll collaborate with traders, operations teams, and external partners to optimize transportation, manage imbalances, and maintain seamless scheduling. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems in real time, and want to contribute to a team that drives energy solutions for millions, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact.

Position Overview

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Coordinate and schedule natural gas purchases and sales across multiple pipeline systems to ensure timely, penalty-free flow

  • Integrate supply, market, and service contract data to optimize nominations and transportation strategies

  • Monitor pipeline operational updates via electronic bulletin boards and communicate critical information to stakeholders

  • Collaborate with traders, operations, third-party customers, and pipeline representatives to resolve issues and maintain operational reliability

  • Reconcile pipeline activity and statements with internal systems; support accounting teams with flow data and settlement processes

  • Manage pipeline imbalances and optimize capacity utilization.

  • Participate in rotational on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Basic/Required:

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Mathematics, Engineering, Science, other related field, or foreign equivalent

  • 1 or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry

  • 1 or more years of experience in a role requiring advanced critical thinking skills

  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel overnight 10% of the time on a yearly basis

  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to be on call 24/7, work after hours, evenings, weekends and holidays on a rotational basis

Preferred:

  • 3 or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry

  • 1 or more years of direct experience in natural gas scheduling or related operations

  • Advanced level of knowledge of U.S. natural gas grid, flow dynamics, and transportation segmentation

  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Excel (including macros)

  • Intermediate level of proficiency with TriplePoint or similar systems

  • Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritize multiple assignments under tight deadlines

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and teamwork

  • Takes ownership of actions and commitments, ensuring ethical and timely decisions

  • Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals

  • Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

Apply By: 

Feb 12, 2026

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.