Operator – Crude Oil

The Crude Oil Scheduler is a critical member of the Crude Oil Supply & Trading organization, responsible for the commercial execution and coordination of crude oil movements across the supply chain. This role serves as a key interface between Trading, Operations, Finance, Risk, and external stakeholders to ensure the seamless execution of crude supply strategies and optimization initiatives.

Supporting both Motiva’s core supply portfolio and an expanding global crude cargo business, the successful candidate will drive operational excellence through proactive planning, effective stakeholder engagement, and disciplined execution. The position requires a strong understanding of crude oil markets, logistics, and supply chain dynamics, coupled with the ability to manage complex operational challenges while balancing commercial objectives and risk considerations.

Reporting directly to the Lead Operator, Crude Oil Supply & Trading, this individual will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of ownership, sound judgment, and leadership in ensuring the reliable, efficient, and cost-effective movement of crude oil throughout the value chain.

• 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 ensure seamless execution of crude supply strategies and commercial transactions.
• Manage crude oil scheduling activities, including nominations, inventory movements, balancing, reconciliations, and supply optimization.
• Monitor inventory positions, logistics constraints, and operational risks while providing actionable recommendations to support business objectives.
• 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 accurate position reporting, settlement coordination, inventory accounting, and cost management.
• Maintain the integrity of transactions, inventory, and scheduling data within SAP, Navarik, and other business-critical systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, counter parties, and third-party service providers to drive operational excellence.
• Provide on-call support as required to ensure uninterrupted crude supply and logistics execution.

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards to minimize risk exposure.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to address potential disruptions to operational activities.
• Coordinate response efforts during crises or emergencies to minimize impact on operations.
• Ensure imbalances are mitigated. Provide trading with accurate and timely notice of operational developments including imbalance positions, capacity availability and pipeline operational status to purchase or sell barrels.

• Foster relationships with key external stakeholders e.g. customs authorities, shipping agents, storage providers, inspection companies, 3rd party logistics companies (pipeline, terminals, etc) to obtain market intelligence, operational effectiveness, visibility on competitor activity and preempt operational risks/issues.
• Work closely with accounting to resolve rate and volume discrepancies.
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure optimal utilization of shared assets with other business lines (e.g., crude and feedstock docks activity) and appropriate transfer of information and market knowledge

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