Crude Dispatcher - Utah

Position Summary

The Senior Crude Scheduler works under limited supervision to effectively schedule and coordinate the movement of Utah waxy crude oil and condensate by truck to refinery markets and rail terminals. A thorough understanding of crude oil logistics and oilfield operations is required. This position also requires strong communication and relationship building/maintaining skills.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the movement of crude oil to designated downstream markets
• Manages storage inventory at both the field and rail terminal levels
• Nominates, confirms and balances flow volumes with service providers and purchasers
• Works closely with field personnel and rail logistics consultants to gather information, calculate, and coordinate delivery by truck to refineries and rail terminals
• Monitors drilling activity and field production rates to optimize oil delivery
• Tracks and evaluates refinery turnround schedules, terminal outages and maintenance
• Resolves delivery issues due to weather or other operational events
• Reconciles truck, rail terminal and related invoices and delivery confirmations for accuracy
• Manages proving schedule and frequency with field personnel
• Accurately tracks and maintains all Utah crude oil and condensate movements
• Identifies issues and develops, recommends, and implements solutions to maximize performance and effective delivery
• Conducts business safely and with the highest ethical standards
• Other duties as assigned

Computer/Software Applications

Advanced level of skill and knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Competent in the knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Ability to swiftly grasp company and role-specific software and systems.

Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills

Competent understanding of flow volumes and knowledge of oil and condensate. Understanding of patterns, correlations, and trends to support decisions. High level of critical thinking and ability to analyze data.

Typical Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or another relevant field preferred.

Typical Experience: Minimum of 4 years of Oil and Gas industry experience. Crude oil scheduling experience required. Marketing/commercial oil experience beneficial.

Schedule: Hourly position working a 5/2 or 8/6 schedule.

SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com).

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.