Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Petroleum Engineering, Energy Management, or related field.
8+ years of experience in crude oil scheduling, logistics, transportation, pipeline operations, or midstream energy.
Strong understanding of crude oil pipeline scheduling processes and terminal operations.
Knowledge of pipeline tariffs, nomination procedures, and transportation contracts.
Experience managing customer relationships and commercial transactions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling/accounting systems.
Leadership or supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
Lead daily crude oil scheduling activities across various transportation systems.
Coordinate nominations, confirmations, allocations, and movement planning with stakeholders.
Ensure timely and accurate scheduling of crude oil volumes.
Monitor inventory positions and adjust to minimize disruptions.
Resolve scheduling conflicts and transportation issues.
Serve as the primary contact for customers regarding scheduling activities.
Collaborate with teams to execute transportation and storage agreements.
Support optimization by identifying logistics efficiencies and capacity enhancements.
Work closely with operations to ensure safe product movement.
Communicate operational constraints to stakeholders.
Coordinate maintenance activities and their scheduling impact.
Assist during operational upsets and recovery efforts.
Monitor and reconcile crude oil inventories across locations.
Review volume accounting and support month-end close processes.
Analyze scheduling data to identify trends and improve performance.
Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate records of transactions and support risk mitigation efforts.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible work arrangements.
Employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
The Scheduling Manager - Crude is responsible for overseeing the scheduling, movement, and coordination of crude oil volumes across pipeline, terminal, storage, and transportation assets. This role ensures accurate and efficient execution of crude oil transactions while optimizing logistics, inventory management, and customer commitments. The manager works closely with commercial, operations, accounting, marketing, and customer teams to maximize asset utilization and ensure regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Scheduling & Logistics Management
Lead daily crude oil scheduling activities across pipelines, terminals, storage facilities, rail, truck, and marine transportation systems.
Coordinate crude oil nominations, confirmations, allocations, and movement planning with shippers, producers, refiners, and third-party carriers.
Ensure timely and accurate scheduling of inbound and outbound crude oil volumes.
Monitor inventory positions and coordinate adjustments to minimize operational disruptions.
Resolve volume discrepancies, scheduling conflicts, and transportation issues.
Commercial & Customer Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding crude oil movements and scheduling activities.
Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to execute transportation and storage agreements.
Support optimization opportunities by identifying logistics efficiencies and capacity enhancements.
Maintain strong relationships with customers, pipeline operators, terminals, and industry partners.
Operations Support
Work closely with field operations and control center personnel to ensure safe and efficient product movement.
Communicate operational constraints and capacity issues to internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate planned maintenance activities and understand their impact on scheduling and deliveries.
Assist during operational upsets, emergency situations, and recovery efforts.
Inventory & Financial Management
Monitor and reconcile crude oil inventories across multiple locations.
Review and approve volume accounting, balancing, gain/loss reporting, and settlement information.
Support month-end close processes and audit requirements.
Analyze scheduling and inventory data to identify trends and improve performance.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with company policies, pipeline tariffs, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Maintain accurate records of nominations, movements, contracts, and transactions.
Support risk mitigation efforts related to crude oil transportation and inventory management.
Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to environmental regulations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Petroleum Engineering, Energy Management, or related field.
8+ years of experience in crude oil scheduling, logistics, transportation, pipeline operations, or midstream energy.
Strong understanding of crude oil pipeline scheduling processes and terminal operations.
Knowledge of pipeline tariffs, nomination procedures, and transportation contracts.
Experience managing customer relationships and commercial transactions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling/accounting systems.
Experience within a major midstream company, pipeline operator, or crude oil marketer.
Leadership or supervisory experience.
Knowledge of Energy Transfer assets, crude gathering systems, and terminal operations.
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