Operator - Crude Oil

Saudi Aramco•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crude Oil Scheduler is a member of the Crude Oil Supply & Trading organization, responsible for commercial execution and coordination of crude oil movements across the supply chain. The role supports Motiva’s core supply portfolio and an expanding global crude cargo business, coordinating with Trading, Operations, Finance, Risk, and external stakeholders to execute supply strategies and optimization initiatives. The position requires knowledge of crude oil markets, logistics, and supply chain dynamics, along with the ability to manage complex operational challenges while balancing commercial objectives and risk considerations. The position reports directly to the Lead Operator, Crude Oil Supply & Trading. The role coordinates crude movements through pipeline, terminal, and marine networks; manages scheduling, nominations, inventory movements, balancing, reconciliation, and supply optimization; and oversees marine cargo execution, vessel scheduling, terminal operations, customs compliance, and loss control. It supports trade lifecycle activities, including position reporting, settlement coordination, inventory accounting, and cost management, while maintaining transaction and scheduling data in SAP, Navarik, and other business-critical systems. The operator works closely with internal teams and external counterparties to resolve issues, manage risk, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure reliable, efficient, and cost-effective crude supply. The role provides on-call support as required, including availability outside normal business hours and during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position is based in an office environment in downtown Houston, Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field.
Experience managing logistics or shipping operations in a geography where the relevant subsidiary has active trading operations.
At least 1 year of progressive experience in operations management, supply chain management, or trading operations in petroleum-products supply logistics; crude oil or intermediate feedstocks experience is preferred.
Understanding of scheduling and operations commercial practices, including basic supply and trading operations, logistics, shipping, inventory management, and crude oil contracts.
Excellent organization, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify operational inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and optimize performance while managing multiple complex business issues.
Quantitative and interpersonal skills, and ability to work amid ambiguity, constant change, and conflicting priorities.
Negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
Strong computer skills, including MS Excel.
Ability to understand market conditions and their relationship to the trading business.
Proficiency with data management and reporting.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment and in an office environment in downtown Houston, Texas.
Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate occasional overtime; 24-hour availability is required.
Must carry a cell phone and company-assigned laptop in the evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the crude oil pipeline grid/system in Canada, Cushing, and the Gulf Coast, and of waterborne operations.
Scheduling experience with clean products, light-ends products, and/or chemicals and specialty products.
Experience with SAP.
Knowledge of FERC rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of crude oil movements across pipeline, terminal, and marine logistics networks.
Partner with Trading, Refining, Operations, Risk, Finance, and external stakeholders to execute crude supply strategies and commercial transactions.
Manage crude oil scheduling, including nominations, inventory movements, balancing, reconciliations, and supply optimization.
Monitor inventory positions, logistics constraints, and operational risks, and provide actionable recommendations.
Oversee marine cargo execution, vessel scheduling, terminal operations, customs compliance, and loss control activities.
Review commercial agreements and ensure operational execution aligns with contractual obligations and quality requirements.
Support trade lifecycle activities through position reporting, settlement coordination, inventory accounting, and cost management.
Maintain transaction, inventory, and scheduling data in SAP, Navarik, and other business-critical systems.
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, counterparties, and third-party service providers.
Provide on-call support to ensure uninterrupted crude supply and logistics execution.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, develop contingency plans, coordinate responses to crises or emergencies, and mitigate imbalances.
Provide Trading timely and accurate notice of operational developments, including imbalance positions, capacity availability, and pipeline operational status.
Coordinate with external stakeholders such as customs authorities, shipping agents, storage providers, inspection companies, pipeline operators, and terminal operators to obtain market intelligence, improve operational effectiveness, and preempt risks or issues.
Work with Accounting to resolve rate and volume discrepancies.
Coordinate shared-asset utilization with other business lines and ensure appropriate transfer of information and market knowledge.
Stay current on regulatory changes and implement changes needed to maintain compliance.
Maintain records required to meet legal and fiscal obligations under ATA policies.
Serve as a liaison among Trading, Chartering, Claims, Finance, and Operations, supporting timely issue resolution, accurate management reporting, cross-functional alignment, and supply continuity.
Lead coordination with terminals, pipeline operators, shipping companies, inspectors, and other logistics providers to optimize performance and mitigate disruptions.
Represent the organization with sound commercial judgment and a strong customer and stakeholder focus.