Scheduling Specialist

Woodside Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid parental leave

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Woodside Energy in Houston is seeking a senior scheduling professional to manage nominations, confirmations and cross‑functional coordination for crude oil and natural gas movements in the Atlantic Basin.

Based in Houston, you will develop understanding of commercial contracts and midstream agreements to identify scheduling levers and optimize performance. This role requires on‑call readiness and the ability to deliver clear updates to leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in crude oil and natural gas scheduling operations/risk management.
• Familiarity with midstream contracts and commercial issues.
• Ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage nominations, confirmations, imbalances for crude and gas in the Atlantic Basin.
• Understand commercial contracts and midstream agreements to optimize scheduling.
• Monitor performance and advise on contract optimization to minimize risk.
• Communicate production or logistic issues affecting deliveries and lead crisis management when needed.
• Perform scenario planning and present outcomes to Marketing Managers.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Data modelling

Forecasting

Decision-making

Communication skills

Contract experience

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business, or related field

Job description

This role is primarily responsible for scheduling crude oil and gas movements across pipelines and vessels for the Atlantic Basin and coordinating with customers and internal stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you have demonstrated experience working in Petroleum crude oil and natural gas scheduling operations/risk management and have knowledge of marketing, technical and commercial issues associated with the industry. The role reports to the General Manager, Atlantic M&T and is based in Houston, Texas.

About the Role

This role is primarily responsible for scheduling crude oil and gas movements across pipelines and vessels for the Atlantic Basin and coordinating with customers and internal stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you have demonstrated experience working in Petroleum crude oil and natural gas scheduling operations/risk management and have knowledge of marketing, technical and commercial issues associated with the industry. The role reports to the General Manager, Atlantic M&T and is based in Houston, Texas.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage nominations, confirmations, imbalances, and other related activity for both crude and gas activities in the Atlantic Basin.
• Develop a deep understanding of commercial contracts and midstream agreements to identify key scheduling levers.
• Monitor contract performance and advise Marketing Managers on options to optimize contracts and minimize executional risks.
• Communicate any production or logistical issues that may impact deliveries and administer effective crisis management strategies as and when supply chain disruptions occur.
• Perform future scenario planning and communicate outcomes to Marketing Managers to enable more informed decision making.
• Prepares presentations and other internal communications for senior leadership to guide and support internal decision-making.
• Ensure all Woodside Energy policies and procedures are met and executed properly.
• Updating and analysing various reconciliation files and ensuring volumes correspond to production.

Skills and Experience

• Strong teamwork competencies and behaviours consistent with Woodside Charter of values.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Strong data modelling and forecasting skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, influencing and interpersonal skills, essential to building constructive relationships and credibility with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with commercial contracts and proven ability to identify and execute operational terms.
• Ability to work unsupervised, manage a significant portfolio base and meet deadlines.
• May be required to work non-standard hours and being on-call (e.g., ad-hoc weekends covers).

Accreditations and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Logistics, Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or relevant degree.
• Approximately 8 years of gas / crude scheduling and risk management experience preferred.

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities.

Applications close at 11:59pm CST on September 4, 2026