Crude Oil Operations & Logistics Specialist

Centalion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunvor Group in Houston, TX seeks a Crude Operator to oversee end-to-end terminal and pipeline operations, including nominations, scheduling, volume reconciliation, and documentation.

Interface with terminals, pipeline operators, inspection companies and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate execution; provide coverage across desks during absences; monitor risks, discrepancies, and invoices; maintain records in trade capture systems, and collaborate with traders and commercial teams

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of crude oil operations experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. pipeline infrastructure and terminal operations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with trade capture systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end terminal and pipeline operations, including nominations, scheduling, volume reconciliation, and documentation.
• Interface with terminals, pipeline operators, inspection companies, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Provide coverage across desks during team absences, maintaining continuity and operational integrity.
• Monitor and report operational risks, delays, and discrepancies, escalating as needed.
• Maintain accurate records in trade capture systems to reflect physical movements and contribute to process improvements.
• Collaborate with traders, schedulers and commercial teams to align logistics with business objectives.
• Provide cost estimation,(inspection, freight, freight differentials, all shipping related costs and demurrage etc.)
• Analyze and confirm commodity invoices and all service related invoices (inspection, freight etc.)
• Storage management of inventory for daily and month end requirements

Skills

Trade compliance

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Independent work style

Multitasking under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Trade capture systems

Job description

Gunvor Group in Houston, TX seeks a Crude Operator to oversee end-to-end terminal and pipeline operations, including nominations, scheduling, volume reconciliation, and documentation.

Interface with terminals, pipeline operators, inspection companies and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate execution; provide coverage across desks during absences; monitor risks, discrepancies, and invoices; maintain records in trade capture systems, and collaborate with traders and commercial teams