Crude Operator

Gunvor Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunvor Group in Houston seeks a Crude Operator to oversee end-to-end terminal and pipeline operations, nominations, scheduling, and documentation. The role requires strong knowledge of US pipeline infrastructure and the ability to work under pressure.

You will interface with terminals, operators, inspection companies and internal teams, maintain records in trade capture systems, and assist in cost estimation and invoice validation. This position offers growth in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of crude oil operations experience.
• Strong understanding of US pipeline infrastructure and terminal operations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee terminal and pipeline operations, including nominations, scheduling, and documentation.
• Interface with terminals, operators, inspection companies and stakeholders for timely execution.
• Provide coverage across desks during team absences to maintain continuity.
• Monitor and report risks, delays, and discrepancies; escalate as needed.
• Maintain records in trade capture systems to reflect movements and improvements.
• Collaborate with traders, schedulers and commercial teams to align logistics.
• Provide cost estimates for inspections, freight, demurrage and related costs.
• Analyze and confirm commodity and service invoices (inspection, freight, etc.).
• Manage inventory storage for daily and month-end requirements.

Skills

Crude oil operations

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

Trade capture systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Crude OperatorApplylocations: Houstonposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR102722**Job Title:**Crude Operator**Contract Type:******Time Type:******Job Description:****Summary of Company:**Gunvor Group is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded most. With strategic investments in energy infrastructure—refineries, pipelines, storage, terminals, mining and upstream—Gunvor further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers.Gunvor has more than 1,600 employees and it maintains offices in Geneva, Singapore, Shanghai, Dubai, Nassau, Amsterdam, Houston and numerous other locations, with new offices planned in strategically relevant markets.**Main 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**Qualifications:*** Minimum 1 year of experience in crude oil operations, preferably in a trading environment.* Strong understanding of U.S. pipeline infrastructure and terminal operations.* Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure.* Excellent communication and organizational skills.* Proficiency and Experience in trade capture systems and Microsoft Excel.**Preferred Attributes:*** Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment..