Title: Gas Trader Progression 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT: Gas Scheduler

The Gas Scheduler is responsible for the timely daily scheduling of natural gas, maintaining reliable and cost competitive supplies. Provides accurate timely updates to internal systems and reports. Assists in the seasonal and annual planning of gas supply and transportation portfolio. Performs under moderate supervision. Responsible for supporting the activities in the areas of gas supply and wholesale origination, with a primary focus on the administration of gas supply and transportation activities. Scheduling and Trading responsibilities will include the daily scheduling of gas supply and transportation on up-stream pipelines and the daily confirmation of gas supply scheduled to be delivered to the distribution system. Responsibilities also include the daily spot gas purchasing, daily marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales, development and maintenance of daily and monthly operation reports, and daily monitoring of market conditions, operations, and constraints on the upstream pipelines

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of natural gas necessary to meet the generation requirements of the company’s system requirements for the company’s gas distribution system and to maintain a reliable and low-cost supply of natural gas and transportation. This includes assisting in gas scheduling, receipt point determination, transportation capacity nomination, receipt and delivery point imbalance quantities reconciliation.
• Responsible for posting, recalling and putting pipeline capacity on multiple pipelines (FGT, Sonat and Gulfstream). Assists in the seasonal and annual planning of gas supply and transportation portfolio and the daily marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales or capacity release. Serves as the back up to the Gas Trader or Senior Gas Trader in their absence.
• Responsible for the daily monitoring and response to Operational Flow Orders, Alert Days, and Limitation Orders on the upstream pipelines and storage facilities. Closely coordinates any operational issues/concerns with gas control (internal/external).
• Maintain knowledge of pipeline systems (FGT, Sonat, Gulfstream, Transco, SESH and Sabal Trail) and applicable storage facilities systems (Bay Gas and Southern Pines) to schedule, confirm, and monitor upstream pipeline information.
• Maintain working knowledge of the company’s Gas Management Systems for both on-system and off-system scheduling, confirmation, gas accounting, and reporting.
• Preparation of daily and monthly reports including natural gas position and imbalances, market pricing, portfolio performance, ad hoc analysis, etc.
• Coordination with accounting team members for verification and reconciliation of natural gas and transportation capacity invoices including billing verification of quantities and prices. Resolution of invoice/billing discrepancies.
• Reconciliation of month-ending pipeline transportation and supply imbalances.
• Responsible for accurate deal entry and scheduling in the Energy Trading and Risk Management system (Allegro) to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

POSITION CONCEPT – Gas Trader

The Gas Trader function is responsible for supporting activities in the areas of gas supply and wholesale origination, with a primary focus on the administration of gas supply and transportation activities. Scheduling daily gas supply and transportation on up-stream pipelines and the daily confirmation of gas supply scheduled to be delivered to the distribution system. Responsibilities include the daily spot gas purchasing, daily marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales, development and maintenance of daily and monthly operation reports, and daily monitoring of market conditions, operations, and constraints on the upstream pipelines. Responsible for the purchasing and selling of gas supply or daily imbalance. Performs under general supervision.

In addition to the Primary Duties of the Gas Scheduler:

• Responsible for the daily or monthly marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales or capacity release.
• Responsible for the purchasing and selling of gas supply including imbalances.
• Responsible for monitoring large transportation customer activity on the company’s gas distribution system (if applicable).

POSITION CONCEPT – Sr Gas Trader

The Sr Gas Trader function is responsible for supporting activities in the areas of gas supply and wholesale origination, with a primary focus on the administration of gas supply and transportation activities. Scheduling of gas supply and transportation on up-stream pipelines and the daily confirmation of gas supply scheduled to be delivered to the distribution system. Responsibilities also include the daily spot gas purchasing, daily marketing of upstream capacity through wholesale sales, development and maintenance of daily and monthly operation reports, and daily monitoring of market conditions, operations, and constraints on the upstream pipelines serving the company. Requires use of sound knowledge of functional area of work and advanced business and technical concepts. May provide mentoring and technical guidance to Gas Scheduler and Gas Trader team members. Performs under limited supervision.

In addition to the Primary Duties of the Gas Trader:

• Develop and execute the daily strategy and optimization of the portfolio.
• Maximize incentive/ optimization mechanism gains through the execution of profitable, low risk transactions to lower overall costs to customers.
• Assist origination or management with any strategic decisions or analysis.
• Responsible for the trading of natural gas, including financial, physical, options, swaps and other derivative deals within the limits of risk management practices and procedures.

EDUCATION:

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. (Gas Scheduler, Gas Trader & Sr Gas Trader)

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study. (Sr Gas Trader)

Gas Scheduler:

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 3 years related experience in an energy, utility, oil, related industry.

Preferred: 2 years experience in natural gas or power trading industry.

Gas Trader:

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 6 years related experience including (2) years of natural gas or power trading industry experience.

Sr Gas Trader:

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 8 years related experience including (2) years in energy commodity trading.

Gas Scheduler:

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Self-starter and motivated. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred: Knowledge of Gas Industries Standards Board (GISB) or North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) standards and procedures. Proficiency in the use of Internet communication systems and electronic nomination systems. Knowledge of Interstate Pipeline electronic nominations processes associated with transportation nominations.

Gas Trader:

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Required: Knowledge of Interstate Pipeline electronic nominations processes associated with transportation nominations. Ability to analyze portfolio and market conditions while executing favorable transactions for the company. Ability to make quick decisions while under pressure. Sound judgement. Ability to work closely with a team in an open trade floor environment.

Preferred: Knowledge of trading tools and indices (OTC, NYMEX). Knowledge of Gas Industries Standards Board (GISB) or North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) standards and procedures.

Sr Gas Trader:

Required: Extensive knowledge of trading tools and indices (OTC, NYMEX). Strong Negotiation skills. Demonstrated Leadership skills with ability to think strategically. Ability to produce analysis and initiatives and present them to management. Portfolio ownership. Ability to work closely with a team in an open-trade environment.

COMPETENCIES:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Develop People and Teams
• Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Often required to be on-call over weekends and holidays to monitor and maintain system. Storm duties may require offsite relocation (including overnights) during and after a storm.

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage  *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.