Naphtha Blending Scheduler

Chevron•Houston, TX

About The Position

The naphtha blending scheduler is responsible for the transport, storage, and blending of naphtha and related commodities across downstream operations. This role is critical for optimizing product flow by coordinating pipeline, marine, and terminal logistics, ensuring that blending operations meet quality, safety, and commercial objectives. The scheduler works closely with trading, shipping, optimization, commercial, and loss control teams, as well as external partners such as terminals, inspection companies, and third-party customers.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in blending and scheduling, preferably in energy, manufacturing, transportation, or supply chain environments.
Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively at various organizational levels and with external partners.
Proficiency in data analysis and blending software; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP or Right-Angle is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience in refined product commodities, crude, or gas trading operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead Day-to-Day Scheduling and Operations: Oversee all scheduling and blending activities for naphtha, including quality control, loss prevention, and forecasting.
Manage Nominations: Handle nominations for pipeline and marine and execute commodity movements.
Inventory and Trade Support: Partner with traders to manage physical inventory positions and recommend trade activity based on interactions with third parties.
Operational Optimization: Monitor pipeline and terminal operations to optimize schedules and maximize value.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships and communication with internal teams and external industry experts.
Cost and Performance Reporting: Collaborate on operational costs, optimization initiatives, and share best practices.
Blending Analysis: Maintain blending schedules, perform blending analysis using specialized software, and identify opportunities to improve product quality and value.
After Hours Availability: Be available for on-call scheduling during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Support Commercial Groups: Assist in evaluating the economics and viability of business opportunities by presenting alternative valuation viewpoints and incorporating logistical, operational, and market intelligence.
Continuous Improvement: Engage in process improvements, cross-training, and relief scheduling as needed.
Safety and Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with safety and performance standards and participate in incident investigations and reporting.