Crude Oil Scheduler
Role Overview
The Crude Oil Operations team is responsible for the scheduling, logistics coordination and execution of crude oil movements supporting Trafigura's North American trading activities.
The Calgary-based team manages the day-to-day flow of barrels across pipelines, rail, truck and marine networks, working in close partnership with the Trading desk, Credit, Trade Finance and Logistics teams.
The team plays a critical role in translating trading positions into accurate, timely physical execution, and in managing relationships with pipeline operators, rail carriers, terminal operators and counterparties across Canada and the United States.
Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day scheduling of crude oil movements by pipeline and truck, preparing nominations and confirming allocations under the guidance of senior team members.
- Monitor daily flows, line and terminal positions and inventory, flagging scheduling conflicts, capacity constraints, apportionment or quality issues early to the team and the Trading desk.
- Work closely with Trading to understand the commercial rationale behind each movement, supporting execution and highlighting logistical constraints or opportunities that could add value.
- Communicate day-to-day with pipeline operators, terminal operators and counterparties to coordinate movements and resolve operational queries.
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of nominations, movements and inventory data into Trafigura's systems, maintaining strong data integrity.
- Support month-end and settlement processes for crude movements, including reconciliations and volume/quality queries, working with Trade Finance and other stakeholders.
- Follow regulatory, pipeline tariff and contractual requirements, and adhere to Trafigura's policies and codes.
- Develop your knowledge of Canadian crude markets, including pipeline economics, differentials and logistics optionality, and contribute ideas to improve team processes.
- Analyze market data for the purpose of developing facility blend models, producer netbacks, and pricing summaries to be distributed to commercial teams
Required Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in crude oil or energy scheduling, logistics, operations or a related midstream, trading or commodities role.
- Working knowledge of crude oil pipeline, rail or terminal logistics, including nominations and allocations, or a strong demonstrated aptitude to learn quickly.
- A clear interest in commodity markets and the commercial side of physical trading, with curiosity about how operational decisions affect trading outcomes.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data and operational systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, supply chain or a related field.
- Familiarity with Canadian crude oil pipeline systems and basic crude quality, blending and measurement concepts.
- Exposure to ETRM/CTRM or scheduling platforms.
- Previous experience supporting or working alongside a trading desk, including internships or graduate programs in physical commodities.
- Attributes for Success
- Commercial Curiosity: Keen to understand the market and how logistics decisions create or protect value for the Trading desk.
- Ownership: Takes responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of own work and follows issues through to resolution.
- Attention to Detail: Demonstrates rigour when handling nominations, allocations and data.
- Eagerness to Learn: Receptive to feedback and motivated to build deep scheduling and market expertise.
- Resilience: Performs well under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Communication: Builds good working relationships with internal teams and external counterparties.
- Department Overview
- The Crude Oil Operations team is responsible for the scheduling, logistics coordination and execution of crude oil movements supporting Trafigura's North American trading activities. The Calgary-based team manages the day-to-day flow of barrels across pipelines, rail, truck and marine networks, working in close partnership with the Trading desk, Credit, Trade Finance and Logistics teams. The team plays a critical role in translating trading positions into accurate, timely physical execution, and in managing relationships with pipeline operators, rail carriers, terminal operators and counterparties across Canada and the United States.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.
About Trafigura
Trafigura is a multinational commodity trading company headquartered in Singapore, founded in 1993. It is the world's largest private metals trader and one of the largest oil and energy traders, connecting producers and consumers of minerals, metals, oil, gas, and power across more than 150 countries.
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