Commercial Operator Crude

Shell•Calgary, AB

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shell Canada is seeking a Commercial Operator Canada Crude to join its team in Calgary. Shell Trading offers a unique opportunity to join its Crude Operations team and be part of a global trading network. This role provides a challenging environment in which you will work closely with traders, with the goal of maximizing profitability. This position is one of five roles within the Canada Commercial Operations team. The team is responsible for managing the logistics including marine, pipeline, lease, and rail of all crude and condensate movements throughout Canada. Schedulers work embedded within the trading teams to execute and optimize trades through strong commercial acumen and expertise in crude oil trading operations. Beyond these key deliverables, the Commercial Operator is expected to “own the molecule” and understand both the operational and commercial implications across the Life of the Deal (LoaD). The Commercial Operator plays a critical role within the Crude Trading Operations organization and is responsible for managing losses, preventing profit leakage, and analyzing and reporting on all aspects of crude movements within the team’s remit.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Supply Chain or Engineering
Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience within a crude scheduling role
Prior commodity trading and supply operations experience is required
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are a necessity
Demonstrated computer application skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and make decisions in ambiguous situations
Strong attention to detail and accuracy while managing competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
This role requires ability to answer urgent calls and/ or emails 24/7, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Schedule a fleet of rail cars across Canada and ensure the delivery of Condensate is made on time
Manage crude and condensate scheduling to feeder & Mainline pipelines, terminals, leases and third parties and ensure alignment of supply and production commitments
Proactively support traders and develop a detailed and extensive understanding of supply and logistics to provide commercial feedback and value add
Provide solutions and ideas to maximize/improve profit on existing deals and/or explore hidden value/options
Liaise with Shell Entities, Third Party counterparties and team members to resolve and eliminate issues impacting schedules, supply and settlements
Effectively communicate trading needs to traders/schedulers and other team members
Ensure that day-to-day orders and schedules are prepared accurately and in a timely manner
Manage tanks and inventories
Perform the daily task of quantifying and analyzing discrepancies between the plan, schedules and actual performance. Analyze and communicate results to the responsible parties to take necessary corrective actions. Escalate issues when need be
Support the month end process for reporting production volumes and inventories in systems and for the group to reconcile gaps
Provide backup coverage for other scheduling desks and for volume movement actualizations
Interface with Traders, Schedulers, Contract Management Team and Crude Analysts to resolve Customers / Vendors issues in a timely fashion
Comply with various government reporting requirements
Support Continuous Improvement throughout the organization
Contribute to maximizing commercial value

Benefits

Work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment
Opportunity to develop the skills needed to grow in an environment where honesty, integrity, and respect for one another are valued
Ability to balance priorities to become the best version of yourself
Progress as a person while working on innovative projects
Continuously grow transferable skills
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
Achieve balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
Flexible working hours
Possibility of remote/mobile working
Competitive starting salary
Annual performance related salary increase
Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world
Grow through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs