Operator – Crude Oil (2043)

Aramco Americas Company•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crude Oil Scheduler is a critical member of the Crude Oil Supply & Trading organization, responsible for commercial execution and coordination of crude oil movements across the supply chain. The role interfaces with Trading, Operations, Finance, Risk, and external stakeholders to execute crude supply strategies and optimization initiatives. It supports Motiva’s core supply portfolio and an expanding global crude cargo business, emphasizing proactive planning, stakeholder engagement, and disciplined execution while balancing commercial objectives and risk considerations. Reporting directly to the Lead Operator, Crude Oil Supply & Trading, the position is responsible for reliable, efficient, and cost-effective crude oil movement throughout the value chain. It includes coordinating pipeline, terminal, and marine logistics; managing scheduling and inventory activities; overseeing cargo execution and compliance; maintaining accurate business-system data; and providing on-call support. The role is based in an office environment in downtown Houston, Texas, with flexible hours, occasional overtime, and 24-hour availability requirements, including carrying a cell phone and company-assigned laptop during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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, with basic knowledge of supply and trading operations, logistics, shipping, inventory management, and crude oil contracts.
Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and optimizing performance while managing multiple complex issues.
Quantitative and interpersonal skills, with the 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.
Ability to work in an office environment located in downtown Houston, Texas, and to work flexible hours to accommodate occasional overtime.
Availability 24 hours a day; must carry a cell phone and company-assigned laptop during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of crude oil pipeline grids and systems in Canada, Cushing, and the Gulf Coast, and of waterborne operations.
Working experience scheduling clean products, light-ends products, chemicals, or specialty products.
Experience with SAP.
Knowledge of FERC rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate safe, timely, and cost-effective 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 integrity 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 maintain uninterrupted crude supply and logistics execution.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, and develop contingency plans for potential operational disruptions.
Coordinate crisis or emergency responses and mitigate imbalances; provide Trading timely, accurate updates on imbalance positions, capacity availability, and pipeline status.
Foster relationships with customs authorities, shipping agents, storage providers, inspection companies, and third-party logistics providers to obtain market intelligence, improve operational effectiveness, and anticipate risks.
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, implement necessary compliance changes, and maintain records required by law, fiscal obligations, and ATA policies.
Serve as a liaison among Trading, Chartering, Claims, Finance, and Operations, supporting issue resolution and accurate management reporting.
Communicate proactively across functions to support commercial objectives, manage operational risk, and maintain supply continuity.
Coordinate 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 stakeholder focus, including support during critical operational events.