Scheduler - Crude Oil

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will take on pipeline scheduling duties within the Crude Oil Pipeline Product Movement scheduling team by being a key contact for field operations, engineering, measurement, quality, accounting and business development. This position is responsible for managing the overall planning and scheduling activities on assigned Energy Transfer Crude Oil pipelines. Develop schedules for both origin and deliveries across systems, in accordance with customer demand, pipeline capacity, volume availability and other business opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required and 2-5 years experience in crude oil and/or product pipeline movements.
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written), and good interpersonal skills.
Strong customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills required
Must be extremely flexible and able to adapt quickly to changes resulting from pipeline interruptions or refinery changes.
Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills required.
Proficiency using PC applications, specifically Excel
Ability to quickly learn proprietary systems.

Nice To Haves

Strong computer skills in MS Office and must be trainable to learn business applications associated with position (PFIS, Transport4 and Synthesis).
Background in Crude Oil Products, pipeline operations, pipeline scheduling and accounting.
Must have excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written).
Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision; detail oriented.
Ability to organize, perform and prioritize various functions in a fast paced environment meeting time sensitive deadlines.
Must be a team player, and able to work effectively with a diverse workforce and with various levels within the organization.
Must be able to work flexible hours in the event of a project start up and emergency upset

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for scheduling oil movements on various Energy Transfer Crude Oil Pipelines.
Accountable for issuing daily scheduling orders to the Control Center, Field Personnel, Terminal Operators and Customers in a timely and accurate fashion.
Ensure that scheduling orders reflect close coordination of receipts, and inventories, which ensures ratability of deliveries to customers.
In charge of receiving, analyzing, and determining acceptance of shipper nominations by working closely with the Monthly Pipeline Scheduler.
Works closely with Shippers, Operation Coordinators, Pipeline Controllers, Engineers and Field Personnel to coordinate events in pipeline activity that affect the movement of product.
Communicate system capabilities and deficiencies each month to various groups.
Provide analytical support when necessary to Business Development, and other departments on projects for continuous improvement and business growth.
Excellent communication, planning, and coordination skills are required in this position in order to effectively handle the coordination of shipper/customer requests; shipping and/or delivery windows; hydraulic & power considerations; line work and/or other maintenance issues.