Rail Scheduler

drive for MPC; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is seeking a Rail Logistics Coordinator in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on monitoring rail movements, coordinating car scheduling, and maintaining data integrity across internal and external systems.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus experience. It offers a path within MPC’s extensive energy sector logistics network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and five years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Two years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and manages rail movements and volumes using railroad and third‑party systems to create daily train orders or manage inventory.
• Schedules railcars for loading/unloading based on type and ownership to meet business plans.
• Coordinates railcar inspections and handles billing; ensures DOT hazard certification is complete.
• Communicates planned movements with refinery and commercial teams; provides rail movement data for schedulers.

Skills

Rail logistics coordination

Data capture & reporting

Cross-functional communication

Regulatory compliance (DOT)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Rail logistics software

Job description

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors and manages rail movements and volumes through use of proprietary railroad and third‑party transportation systems to create daily train orders (inside-the gate) or manage inventory levels at serving yard locations (gate-to-gate). Responds to unexpected events making contingency arrangements to minimize disruption of product supply. Ensures relevant data is captured accurately and recorded daily.
• Schedules proper railcars for loading, unloading, sampling, etc. based on railcar type, contents, and ownership to meet business plans.
• Coordinates railcar inspections and handles billing of railcars from MPC refinery/terminal/transload locations (inside-the-gate) or third‑party locations (gate-to-gate). Selects correct Consignee, route, and hazmat information to be compliant with Federal Railroad Administration policies and reduce delays in transit. Complete and maintain DOT (Department of Transportation) Hazardous Shipment Certification.
• Works with internal business partners to maintain supply of rolling stock needed to support MPC's commercial and refining operations. Communicates and verifies planned rail movements as well as status with MPC's refining and commercial teams. Provides timely and accurate railcar movement information to commercial schedulers.
• Investigates rail‑related cost discrepancies and assists with rail‑related invoice reconciliations.
• Provides rail freight rate estimates and railroad tariff information to internal business partners.
• Hosts weekly rail meetings/Teams calls including stakeholders across the organization. Forecasts rail plan and issues to refinery for scheduling operators at rail and truck racks. Provides necessary rail shipment reporting and metrics while ensuring system data integrity.

Position could be filled in either San Antonio, TX and or Findlay, OH.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and five (5) years of relevant experience or bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Two (2) years of related experience required.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location: San Antonio, Texas Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID: 00023678 Location Address: 19100 Ridgewood Pkwy Education: Employee Group: Full time Employee Subgroup: Regular

Marathon Petroleum 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.

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 / Disability We 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.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.