Sr Specialist - Pipeline Scheduling

Job Summary:
The Senior Specialist - Pipeline Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the movement of refined products across Energy Transfer pipeline systems. This role manages day-to-day scheduling activities, monitors pipeline capacity and operational constraints, and works closely with shippers, terminal operators, and internal teams to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable product movement.

The Senior Specialist serves as a key operational contact for customers and internal stakeholders, provides analytical insights to improve system performance, and supports operational decision-making during planned and unplanned events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Coordinate and execute the scheduling of refined products on Energy Transfer pipeline systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable product transportation.

* Monitor pipeline capacity, flow rates, batch sequencing, and inventory positions to optimize throughput and maintain system balance.

* Serve as a primary point of contact for shippers, suppliers, and terminal operators to coordinate nominations, batch movements, and delivery schedules.

* Work closely with pipeline controllers, operations personnel, engineering teams, and commercial groups to address operational constraints and ensure alignment between scheduling plans and system capabilities.

* Analyze operational data, system conditions, and shipper requirements to proactively identify potential scheduling conflicts or capacity limitations and implement solutions.

* Prepare and distribute operational updates, scheduling reports, and system status communications to internal stakeholders and customers.

* Support responses to operational events such as line shutdowns, maintenance activities, or product quality issues by coordinating adjustments to pipeline schedules.

* Ensure compliance with applicable tariffs, regulatory requirements, and company operating procedures related to pipeline scheduling and product movement.

* Contribute to process improvements by identifying opportunities to enhance scheduling efficiency, data accuracy, and system utilization.

* Provide guidance and mentorship to junior schedulers or new team members, sharing knowledge of pipeline operations and scheduling processes.