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Job Description

**Position Title:** Scheduler I, II, or III

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

**Department/Location:** Energy Markets & DCC/Bismarck, ND

**Company:** Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Position Purpose:

Develops a broad understanding of power market and natural gas pipeline system configuration through scheduling Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s (BEPC) diverse fleet of generating resources and Dakota Gasification Company’s (DGC) natural gas position.

Essential Functions:

+ Schedule BEPC and DGC natural gas purchases and sales on multiple pipelines. Enter daily and monthly natural gas nominations in the Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system. Confirm schedules with pipelines and counterparties and resolve discrepancies to meet deadlines.

+ Monitor natural gas pipeline imbalances and perform daily and monthly tie outs to all BEPC and DGC locations in the ETRM system. Ensure ETRM systems contain accurate information for settlement and reporting requirements.

+ Schedule BEPC daily and monthly physical power in multiple markets through acquiring transmission reservations, e-tagging, and implementing Independent System Operator bids/offers. Ensure proper BEPC daily and monthly power generator, resources, load, and transaction schedules are implemented within ETRM systems. Confirm accurate schedules and transactions with balancing authorities and counterparties and resolve discrepancies to meet deadlines in an effective manner.

+ Becomes familiar with interpretating all relevant NERC and North American Energy Standards board (NAESB) tariff language within markets we participate. Become familiar with navigating our trading and scheduling software, including OATI, Allegro, and PCI.

+ Communicate with counterparty scheduling staff and provide scheduling services for entities contracted through BEPC.

+ Assists in developing and maintaining power and natural gas scheduling procedures.

+ Assist with special projects, as requested.

Minimum Qualifications** **:

Scheduler I:

+ Bachelor’s degree; or

+ Associate degree; and 2 years of experience in the support of trading or marketing a physical commodity; or

+ High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED); and 4 years’ experience in trading or marketing a physical commodity.

Scheduler II:

+ Bachelor’s degree; and 2 years’ experience in the support of trading or marketing a physical commodity; or

+ Associate’s degree; and 4 years of experience in the support of trading or marketing a physical commodity; or

+ High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED); and 6 years’ experience in trading or marketing a physical commodity.

+ Familiar with all relevant NERC standards and North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) and tariff language within markets we participate.

+ An understanding of power generation, transmission systems, control area operations, marketing pools, and natural gas pipelines, preferred.

Scheduler III:

+ Bachelor’s degree; and 4 years’ experience in the support of trading or marketing a physical commodity; or

+ Associate degree; and 6 years of experience in the support of trading or marketing a physical commodity; or

+ High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED); and 8 years’ experience in trading or marketing a physical commodity.

+ Familiar with all relevant NERC standards and North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) and tariff language within markets we participate.

+ An understanding of power generation, transmission systems, control area operations, marketing pools, and natural gas pipelines.

Other Requirements:

+ Working knowledge of business practices and procedures and technical knowledge in a wide range of business functions

+ Requires evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.

+ Resume required.

Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

This position requires frequent sitting and standing/walking; and occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, use of keyboard/computer, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination. This position requires good hearing and vision, and the ability to speak.

**Applicants interested in this opening should go to https:** //www.basinelectric.com to apply.

Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.

**Position** Scheduler I, II, or III

**Category** Energy Markets

**Employment Type** Full-Time

**Location** US:ND:BISMARCK

**Req ID** 2204