Chevron is accepting online applications for the positionNaphtha Blending Scheduler through01/16/2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
The naphtha blending scheduler is responsible for the transport, storage, and blending of naphtha and related commodities across downstream operations. This role is critical for optimizing product flow by coordinating pipeline, marine, and terminal logistics, ensuring that blending operations meet quality, safety, and commercial objectives. The scheduler works closely with trading, shipping, optimization, commercial, and loss control teams, as well as external partners such as terminals, inspection companies, and third-party customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Day-to-Day Scheduling and Operations: Oversee all scheduling and blending activities for naphtha, including quality control, loss prevention, and forecasting.
- Manage Nominations: Handle nominations for pipeline and marine and execute commodity movements.
- Inventory and Trade Support: Partner with traders to manage physical inventory positions and recommend trade activity based on interactions with third parties.
- Operational Optimization: Monitor pipeline and terminal operations to optimize schedules and maximize value.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships and communication with internal teams and external industry experts.
- Cost and Performance Reporting: Collaborate on operational costs, optimization initiatives, and share best practices.
- Blending Analysis: Maintain blending schedules, perform blending analysis using specialized software, and identify opportunities to improve product quality and value.
- After Hours Availability: Be available for on-call scheduling during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Duties
- Support Commercial Groups: Assist in evaluating the economics and viability of business opportunities by presenting alternative valuation viewpoints and incorporating logistical, operational, and market intelligence.
- Continuous Improvement: Engage in process improvements, cross-training, and relief scheduling as needed.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with safety and performance standards and participate in incident investigations and reporting.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in blending and scheduling, preferably in energy, manufacturing, transportation, or supply chain environments.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively at various organizational levels and with external partners.
- Proficiency in data analysis and blending software; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP or Right-Angle is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience in refined product commodities, crude, or gas trading operations is advantageous.
Industry Context
Naphtha blending is a complex operation that requires balancing product quality, market demand, and operational efficiency. Schedulers must be adept at managing logistics, optimizing blend recipes, and responding to dynamic market and operational conditions.
Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
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