Hydrocarbon Scheduler

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA; Lemont, IL; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines, and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO is positioned as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry. At CITGO, our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

About the role

Learns documentation and parameters around each transaction while nominating and scheduling crude and/or products to satisfy required commitments. Schedules product movement from source to destination based on mainly pipelines to meet refinery requirements. Contacts counterparties to ascertain their asset requirements and updates databases to prepare invoices and statements. Works with accounting to establish and implement invoice procedures and adjustments; confirms invoice information. Develops relationships with supply chain representatives to ensure operational integrity. Communicates with customers on daily requirements and maintains relationships with scheduling counterparts of customers. Works with counterparties to confirm monthly physical volume activity is accurate and confirmation of such with accounting areas. Assists in resolution of billing discrepancies.

Please Note: This may be a Sr. Hydrocarbon Scheduler or a Lead Hydrocarbon Scheduler role based upon the selected candidate's years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• At any given time, maintain a well-defined scope of work for a specific hydrocarbon to allow for the development of supply processes and a network of internal and external contacts.
• Analyze forecasted supply/demand requirements for hydrocarbons to:
  • Develop an optimized hydrocarbon movement schedule for each transportation mode required by the circumstances.
  • Reduce cost and potential inefficiencies.
  • Jointly optimize use of dock availability/tank space.
  • Alert the supply team as to potential conflicts and highlight potential solutions.
  • Support efforts to optimize inventories.
• Proactively and continually recommend solutions to optimize physical and in-transit inventory based on actual execution, forecasted hydrocarbon commodity needs, and facility availability.
• Advise on supply contingency plans in the face of major changes to an approved nomination or purchasing program.
• Develop and obtain internal confirmation of the supply programs for the specific hydrocarbons under responsibility.
• Produce and revise nominations or purchases in full concert and alignment with the needs of internal and external customers, which may include Traders, Corporate Supply Chain, Senior Hydrocarbon Schedulers, Refinery/Origin and Destination schedulers, Terminals, Inspection companies, etc.
• Test technological solutions available leading to recommendations on data collection, data management, and process improvements.
• Compile and maintain accurate hydrocarbon movement and inventory information in the scheduling system.
• Verify and authorize payment of invoices related to hydrocarbon movement to expedite the reconciliation process.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple product pools.
• Ability to manage documentation meticulously and maintain knowledge base of pipelines, trade routes, and associated tariff charges, where applicable.
• Technical aptitude to understand systems and scheduling platforms.
• Basic knowledge of refinery operations, product output, storage asset utilization, and crude markets.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience. If no degree, 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.

Benefits

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions (department and/or location specific).
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable).
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for eligible employees.
• Paid Vacation Time.
• Company-Paid Holidays.
• Caregiver Leave.
• Excellent 401(k) Match.
• Pension Plan.
• Performance Incentive.
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees.
• Healthy Rewards Program.
• Service Awards Program.
• Educational Assistance Plan.
• Dependent Children Scholarships.
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership.
• Employee Discount Programs.
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations).
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations).
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only).
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations).