Crude Dispatcher - Utah

SM Energy Company•Roosevelt, UT

11d

About The Position

The Crude Dispatcher works under limited supervision to schedule and coordinate the movement of Utah waxy crude oil and condensate by truck to refinery markets and rail terminals. The role requires a thorough understanding of crude oil logistics and oilfield operations, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills. The position manages crude movements and storage inventories, coordinates volumes with service providers and purchasers, works with field personnel and rail logistics consultants, monitors production and drilling activity, and responds to delivery issues. It also tracks schedules and outages, reconciles invoices and delivery confirmations, maintains movement records, and identifies solutions to improve performance and delivery effectiveness. The position is hourly and follows a 5/2 or 8/6 schedule.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of Oil and Gas industry experience.
Crude oil scheduling experience required.
Advanced skill and knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Competent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to quickly learn company- and role-specific software and systems.
Competent understanding of flow volumes and knowledge of oil and condensate.
Understanding of patterns, correlations, and trends to support decisions.
High level of critical thinking and ability to analyze data.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or another relevant field preferred.
Marketing/commercial oil experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the movement of crude oil to designated downstream markets.
Manage storage inventory at field and rail terminal levels.
Nominate, confirm, and balance flow volumes with service providers and purchasers.
Work with field personnel and rail logistics consultants to gather information, calculate volumes, and coordinate truck deliveries to refineries and rail terminals.
Monitor drilling activity and field production rates to optimize oil delivery.
Track and evaluate refinery turnaround schedules, terminal outages, and maintenance.
Resolve delivery issues caused by weather or other operational events.
Reconcile truck, rail terminal, and related invoices and delivery confirmations for accuracy.
Manage proving schedules and frequency with field personnel.
Accurately track and maintain all Utah crude oil and condensate movements.
Identify issues and develop, recommend, and implement solutions to maximize performance and effective delivery.
Conduct business safely and with the highest ethical standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.