Crude Oil Scheduler

Crescent Energy Management LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy Management LLC is seeking an experienced Crude Oil Scheduler to coordinate movement of crude oil and condensate from production to delivery points. You will translate production forecasts into reliable transportation schedules, maintain records, and support logistics decisions that maximize netbacks.

Responsibilities include aligning volumes with forecasts, coordinating with field ops and terminals, and analyzing variances with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and risk

Qualifications

• 3+ years in crude oil scheduling or related logistics role.
• Able to interpret crude oil contracts and schedules.
• Strong Excel skills and data accuracy.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and monthly crude oil schedules across assets.
• Prepare and revise nominations within deadlines.
• Align volumes with forecasts, commitments, and capacity.
• Coordinate with field ops, purchasers, and terminal operators.
• Monitor inventory, movements and delivery performance.
• Identify deviations and adjust schedules to prevent interruptions.
• Support Marketing with cost, netbacks, and capacity analysis.
• Maintain scheduling records and counterparty contacts.
• Provide month-end data to Accounting and Audit trails.

Skills

Crude oil scheduling

Excel

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, energy management, finance, or related field

Tools

ETRM tools

Pipeline scheduling systems

Job description

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.

The Crude Oil Scheduler coordinates the movement of crude oil and condensate from production locations to contracted delivery points. This role translates production forecasts and commercial commitments into reliable transportation schedules, maintains accurate volume and inventory records, and supports logistics decisions that protect production flow and maximize netbacks. The scheduler works closely with Marketing, Operations, Production Accounting, Marketing Accounting, and external counterparties.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily and monthly crude oil and condensate schedules across gathering systems, pipelines, truck carriers, and terminals, as applicable to assigned assets.
• Prepare, submit, confirm, and revise nominations within counterparty deadlines.
• Align scheduled volumes with production forecasts, sales commitments, transportation rights, and available capacity.
• Coordinate with field operations, purchasers, transporters, and terminal operators to confirm lifting plans, delivery locations, receipt and delivery timing, and operational readiness.
• Monitor production, tank levels, inventory, actual movements, and delivery performance.
• Identify deviations early and adjust schedules to reduce the risk of tank constraints or production interruptions.
• Respond to outages, pipeline restrictions, apportionment, weather events, and changes in purchaser demand.
• Develop alternate routing or trucking plans and escalate material cost or delivery risks.
• Support Marketing in evaluating transportation alternatives, delivered netbacks, freight costs, and capacity utilization.
• Execute approved routing decisions within commercial and operating constraints.
• Track applicable contract requirements, including volume commitments, delivery points, nomination procedures, quality specifications, and transportation fees.
• Flag potential shortfalls and exceptions.
• Coordinate crude quality requirements, including API gravity, sulfur, and basic sediment and water specifications.
• Communicate off-specification issues and support resolution with Operations and counterparties.
• Utilize analytical skills to evaluate production and scheduled volumes, analyze forecast-to-actual variances, prepare ad hoc analyses and reports, and support reporting requests for the team.
• Review and interpret crude oil sales, transportation, and logistics agreements to understand operational requirements.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and a willingness to continuously learn and grow within the role.

Key Responsibilities (Continued)

• Reconcile nominated, scheduled, and actual volumes using run tickets, pipeline statements, terminal reports, and purchaser records.
• Investigate discrepancies, losses, gains, and imbalances.
• Provide Marketing Accounting and Production Accounting with accurate movement data and month-end support for accruals, inventory reconciliation, invoice review, and settlement.
• Maintain current scheduling records, counterparty contacts, nomination calendars, and operating procedures.
• Prepare clear reports on volumes, inventory, constraints, and unresolved issues.
• Maintain dependable counterparty relationships, improve scheduling processes and reporting tools, and provide backup coverage for other schedulers.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in crude oil scheduling, liquid hydrocarbon logistics, pipeline or terminal operations, or a closely related oil and gas role.
• Working knowledge of crude oil nominations, transportation schedules, inventory management, custody transfer documentation, and volume reconciliation.
• Ability to interpret operational provisions in crude oil sales and transportation agreements and apply them to daily scheduling.
• Strong Excel skills and experience maintaining accurate data in scheduling, accounting, or energy trading and risk management systems.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, and communication skills; ability to manage competing deadlines and resolve time-sensitive issues.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, energy management, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting an upstream producer with assets in multiple basins, particularly the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, or Uinta Basin.
• Experience coordinating pipeline and truck movements, supporting month-end close, and evaluating transportation costs and routing alternatives.
• Experience improving scheduling reports, automating data reconciliation, or implementing scheduling and ETRM tools.

Work Expectations

Ability to provide occasional evening, weekend, and holiday coverage for time-sensitive scheduling issues and participate in an agreed coverage rotation. Occasional travel to field locations, terminals, or counterparty offices may be required.

Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.