Specialist - Pipeline Scheduler

Energy Transfer•Newtown Square, PA

About The Position

The Specialist - Pipeline Scheduler manages the scheduling of refined products on Energy Transfer Pipelines, ensuring seamless operations and effective communication with stakeholders. The role contributes to the efficiency and success of pipeline activities by coordinating product movement and responding to scheduling issues and interruptions. The position involves monitoring pipeline capacity, flow rates, and inventory; coordinating with shippers, suppliers, terminal operators, and internal teams; communicating system capabilities and deficiencies; and providing analytical support to Business Development and other departments. The scheduler must be able to work and negotiate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be on call 24/7 for urgent scheduling issues and pipeline interruptions. The usual work environment is an office. Occasional overnight travel and visits to industrial or manufacturing settings may be required. Those visits may involve materials and chemicals, extreme temperatures, loud machinery, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

2–5 years of equivalent work experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of refined products, pipeline operations, and scheduling processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer focus, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to adapt to changes caused by pipeline interruptions or refinery changes.
Good customer service skills and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with refined products pipeline operations and scheduling.
Understanding of Transport 4 systems.
Exposure to one or more energy markets involving refined petroleum products.
Strong data analysis background and ability to generate actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Manage scheduling of refined products on Energy Transfer Refined Product Pipelines to support timely and efficient delivery.
Monitor pipeline capacity, flow rates, and product inventory levels to prevent bottlenecks and support timely deliveries.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including shippers, suppliers, and terminal operators, to maintain product flow.
Work with shippers, operation coordinators, pipeline controllers, engineers, and field personnel on pipeline activities affecting product movement.
Communicate system capabilities and deficiencies to relevant groups monthly.
Provide analytical support to Business Development and other departments to promote continuous improvement and business growth.
Work and negotiate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and remain on call 24/7 to address urgent scheduling issues and pipeline interruptions.