Senior Scheduler - Fuels

Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered. seeks a Senior Refined Products Scheduler to own day-to-day scheduling of refined products movements, with a focus on Colonial Pipeline, and to help shape processes and systems as the business grows.

You will partner with terminals, traders, and operators; manage nominations, inventory reconciliation, and terminal deliveries, delivering scalable, efficient scheduling with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience scheduling refined products (gasoline, diesel, or other petroleum products).
• Established relationships with terminals, pipeline operators, and industry counterparties.
• Strong command of nominations, terminal operations, inventory management, and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Own scheduling and coordination of refined products movements, with a primary focus on Colonial Pipeline.
• Manage nominations, product movements, and terminal deliveries.
• Partner with pipeline operators, terminal personnel, and traders to keep product moving and resolve issues fast.
• Reconcile pipeline movements, terminal receipts, and inventory balances, and run down any discrepancies.
• Anticipate delays and terminal constraints before they become problems.
• Help build scalable scheduling processes, controls, and technology as the business grows.

Skills

Refined products scheduling

Colonial Pipeline

Nominations

Terminal operations

Inventory reconciliation

Analytical

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Senior Refined Products Scheduler

A well-capitalized, emerging energy company is launching its refined products operation and needs an experienced scheduler to run it. You’ll take full ownership of day-to-day scheduling, help shape the processes and systems around it, and grow with the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own scheduling and coordination of refined products movements, with a primary focus on Colonial Pipeline
• Manage nominations, product movements, and terminal deliveries
• Partner with pipeline operators, terminal personnel, and traders to keep product moving and resolve issues fast
• Reconcile pipeline movements, terminal receipts, and inventory balances, and run down any discrepancies
• Anticipate delays and terminal constraints before they become problems
• Help build scalable scheduling processes, controls, and technology as the business grows

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant hands‑on experience scheduling refined products (gasoline, diesel, or other petroleum products); Colonial Pipeline experience strongly preferred
• Established relationships with terminals, pipeline operators, and industry counterparties
• Strong command of nominations, terminal operations, inventory management, and reconciliation
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, and reconciliation systems
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and decisive when working independently in a fast‑paced environment
• A collaborative, solutions‑first approach and a willingness to wear more than one hat

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Real ownership: Your judgment and experience will directly shape how this desk operates
• Financial backing: A well‑funded company with leadership committed to long‑term growth
• Modern tools: Investment in automation and scalable systems, not manual workarounds and long hours
• Balance: An experienced leadership team that values accountability, teamwork, and life outside of work

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.

Optimus LLC. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also take affirmative action to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and equitably throughout their employment with us.