Alpiq

Gas Scheduler

Alpiq  •  Onsite  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

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
Alpiq

About Alpiq

Alpiq is a leading Swiss electricity producer and energy service provider and is active throughout Europe. We offer our customers comprehensive and efficient services in the fields of energy generation, marketing and energy optimisation.

At Alpiq, business is always conducted based on our purpose “together for a better climate and an improved security of supply” and this purpose, together with our values and ethical standards, is engrained in our culture as a company. We pursue a sustainable, financially stable and risk-adjusted business model.

Alpiq has a strong asset base of hydro and thermal plants, nuclear and renewable assets. This low-carbon and flexible asset portfolio is operated and optimised in the best possible way. Our core business also comprises energy trading through electricity, gas and other energy products in many European countries. A sustainable and cost-effective energy procurement strategy is an important aspect of any business. Our Sales & Origination team supports industrial and business customers with sustainable energy management and a wide range of energy solutions and services.

We have about 1’200 employees and have our headquarter in Lausanne.

More about Alpiq: www.alpiq.com

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lausanne, CH
Year Founded
2009
Website
alpiq.com
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