Scheduling Specialist

Woodside Petroleum Ltd; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Woodside Petroleum Ltd is hiring for a role focusing on scheduling crude oil and gas movements across pipelines and vessels for the Atlantic Basin, coordinating with customers and internal teams. The position is based in Houston, Texas, and requires experience in crude/oil and natural gas scheduling, risk management, and knowledge of marketing, technical and commercial issues in the industry.

You will report to the General Manager, Atlantic M&T, and be part of a team that ensures timely

Qualifications

• Teamwork and collaborative behaviour aligned with company values.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach to scheduling.
• Experience modelling data and forecasting for logistics.
• Ability to understand and manage commercial contracts.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage nominations, confirmations, imbalances for crude and gas in Atlantic Basin.
• Identify scheduling levers by understanding midstream contracts.
• Monitor performance and advise on contract optimization to reduce risk.
• Communicate production or logistics issues to stakeholders and manage crises.
• Run future scenario planning and present outcomes for decision making.
• Prepare internal leadership presentations to support decisions.
• Ensure Woodside Energy policies and procedures are followed.
• Update reconciliation files and verify production volumes.

Skills

Teamwork

Advanced analytical

Data modelling

Forecasting

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Contract experience

Self-management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Management

Job description

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We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

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 18weeks paid parental leave for primary carer,andmaintenance ofsuperannuation 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