Pipeline Scheduling Coordinator
Is this for you?
- You like working with schedules, numbers, and real-time data.
- You stay calm and focused when plans change quickly.
- You enjoy coordinating with many teams and stakeholders.
- You want a role that keeps essential energy flowing to communities.
Why this career is a great choice
This career is a strong fit for people who like precision, timing, and keeping complex systems in balance. As a Pipeline Scheduling Coordinator, you plan and track how natural gas moves from producers to utilities, power plants, and customers. You work behind the scenes to make sure gas flows match demand while staying within safety, capacity, and regulatory limits.
You’ll develop expertise in energy markets, pipeline operations, and real-time coordination. You can advance into senior scheduling, gas operations planning, or pipeline management roles. This is a critical role in keeping heating, electricity generation, and industry running every day, especially during peak demand and extreme weather.
Salary Range
$43,202 - $87,500 / year
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What the job really is
- Create and manage daily and monthly natural gas pipeline schedules.
- Coordinate gas nominations, confirmations, and delivery volumes.
- Balance supply and demand across pipeline systems.
- Communicate with gas producers, utilities, marketers, and control rooms.
- Respond to outages, weather impacts, or capacity constraints.
A day in the life
- Review pipeline capacity, storage levels, and gas flow data.
- Confirm nominations and scheduled volumes with shippers and operators.
- Monitor real-time gas movements and adjust schedules as needed.
- Communicate changes caused by maintenance, demand spikes, or weather.
- Document activity and prepare reports for the next shift or gas day.
What you will use
- Natural gas scheduling and nomination systems.
- Pipeline flow and pressure monitoring dashboards.
- Spreadsheets and reporting tools.
- Communication tools for real-time coordination.
- Operating procedures and regulatory guidelines.
What you need to bring
- Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
- Comfort working with numbers, data, and system limits.
- Clear communication and coordination abilities.
- Ability to stay calm during time-sensitive situations.
- Interest in natural gas operations and energy systems.
Where this career can take you
You can move up on this path:
- Pipeline Scheduling Coordinator
- Senior Gas Scheduler
- Gas Operations Planner or Lead Scheduler
- Pipeline Operations Manager
- Director of Gas Operations or Commercial Operations
You can specialize your knowledge in:
- Interstate or intrastate natural gas pipelines
- Storage and balancing services
- Capacity planning and optimization
- Gas market operations and contracts
- Regulatory compliance and reporting
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