Pipeline Scheduler

drive for MPC; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP in San Antonio, TX seeks a Pipeline Scheduler to plan and optimize monthly crude movements, interfacing with shippers, carriers, and field personnel.

The role remains on call 24/7 to adjust schedules during upsets, prepares daily reports, and communicates batch size, timing, and origin/destination details.

Experience with pipeline operations, strong Excel/Outlook/Word skills, and the ability to identify growth opportunities at MPL/MPLX are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience required.
• In lieu of a degree, 5 years of industry experience is required.
• Knowledge of downstream operations and/or pipeline operations is preferred.
• Experience with Excel, Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Remains on call 24 hours/7 days per week to adjust schedules for problems due to operational upsets or emergencies.
• Plans pipeline schedules to optimize pipeline utilization, hydraulics and operating costs such as energy, DRA, etc.
• Prepares and distributes daily operational and shipper inventory reports to communicate supply positions, inventory balances, and potential supply concerns to operations personnel, shippers, and connecting carriers.
• Reviews and analyzes requirements of customers to determine the proper batch size, sequence and timing at origin and destination points.
• Communicates with scheduling personnel of shippers and connecting carriers to develop proper timing and grades of receipt and deliveries.
• Provides appropriate schedules and instructions to shippers, connecting carriers, the Operations Center and field personnel and updates these to reflect changes in batch size, sequence, timing, origin, etc.
• Identify business growth opportunities by understanding MPL/MPLX’s critical success factors and utilizing market information as well as implementing schedule efficiencies.
• Identify synergies by working with shippers, connecting carriers, MPL/G&P field personnel and Logistics and Storage Engineering (L&SE) to minimize system downtime.

Skills

Scheduling

Pipeline operations knowledge

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience

5 years of industry experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

## Pipeline SchedulerApply: San Antonio, Texas: Findlay, Ohio: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 2, 2026 (9 days left to apply): 00024329# **An exciting career awaits you**At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.MPL is seeking a highly motivated individual who is focused on commercial opportunities to generate revenue for MPL/MPLX and to optimize their assigned pipeline system(s) to save operating costs while ensuring a high level of service to MPL/MPLX’s shippers. A scheduler interfaces with shipper scheduling personnel, connecting carriers, the Operations Center, and field personnel to plan, communicate, and manage the monthly movement schedules. Schedules are developed to optimize system utilization, hydraulics, and operating costs while minimizing contamination and the intermixing of crude. This scheduler opportunity within Marathon Pipeline's (MPL) Movements Organization is in the Crude Oil Movements Group. **Job location** may be Findlay, OH or San Antonio, TX depending on the selected candidates. **Responsibilities:*** Remains on call 24 hours/7 days per week to adjust schedules for problems due to operational upsets or emergencies.* Plans pipeline schedules to optimize pipeline utilization, hydraulics and operating costs such as energy, DRA, etc.* Prepares and distributes daily operational and shipper inventory reports to communicate supply positions, inventory balances, and potential supply concerns to operations personnel, shippers, and connecting carriers.* Reviews and analyzes requirements of customers to determine the proper batch size, sequence and timing at origin and destination points.* Communicates with scheduling personnel of shippers and connecting carriers to develop proper timing and grades of receipt and deliveries.* Provides appropriate schedules and instructions to shippers, connecting carriers, the Operations Center and field personnel and updates these to reflect changes in batch size, sequence, timing, origin, etc.* Identify business growth opportunities by understanding MPL/MPLX’s critical success factors and utilizing market information as well as implementing schedule efficiencies.* Identify synergies by working with shippers, connecting carriers, MPL/G&P field personnel and Logistics and Storage Engineering (L&SE) to minimize system downtime. **Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience required.* In lieu of a degree, 5 years of industry experience is required.* Knowledge of downstream operations and/or pipeline operations is preferred.* Experience with Excel (including familiarity with data manipulation and writing functions), Outlook and Word. **\\*\\*\\*This position is part of a job family with multiple levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.\\*\\*\\***As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.Location:San Antonio, TexasAdditional locations:Findlay, OhioJob Requisition ID:00024329Location Address:19100 Ridgewood PkwyEducation:Employee Group:Full timeEmployee Subgroup:RegularMarathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / DisabilityWe will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.