Gas Scheduler
To support the expansion of our gas portfolio, we are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Gas Scheduler to join our team in Prague. In this role, you will contribute to our European gas scheduling activities and work in a diverse, international, and fast-paced environment.
You will interact daily with gas traders, counterparties, Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Storage System Operators (SSOs), and a wide range of internal stakeholders, providing an excellent opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the European gas market.
Your accountabilities
- Handle daily gas scheduling activities across several European markets, including nominations, confirmations, capacity bookings and operational follow-up.
- Check positions with trading counterparts, Transmission and Storage System Operators
- Integrate and operate new products (storages, VPPs, swing options...)
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and automation of scheduling processes in collaboration with relevant internal teams.
- Coordinate closely with Trading, Middle Office, Back Office and other internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operational execution.
- Support the resolution of operational issues and react promptly to market, system or counterparty-related incidents.
- Monitor market rules and provide traders and originators with constructive feedback of operational conditions and opportunities
- Support expansion of Alpiq gas activities with ad-hoc analysis on a project basis
- Contribute to balancing and optimizing Alpiq spot gas positions during and outside of normal business hours
- Perform piquet duty (on-call 24/7 from Monday to Sunday and weekend shift) according to a shift schedule
Your profile
- Degree in computer science, engineering, economics or business (min. bachelor level)
- Good communication skills, fluency in English, other language(s) highly desirable
- Previous experience in the energy trading sector is of advantage but not a prerequisite
- Strong affinity with IT tools and process automation; knowledge of Excel, VBA, Python or SQL is an advantage.
- Structured, reliable and detail-oriented working style, with the ability to manage operational tasks independently.
- Excellent team player willing to interact with people within and outside of Alpiq
- Ability to work in an accurate way while under pressure and to respect strict deadlines
- Eligibility to work in Czech Republic is mandatory