Crude Quality Specialist - Field

Job Descriptions

Summary:

Position will support the Crude Oil Quality Optimization Program across the Energy Transfer's crude oil assets. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring quality data of batches and transfers from their origins to destinations, conducting analysis of data, and providing Business Development, Scheduling and Operations with suggestions to improve and optimize crude oil streams to meet and exceed customers' requirements. Based on the analysis of quality data, the position will be responsible for assisting in meeting blend targets and capturing potential opportunities to improve utilization of the assets and profitability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a Crude Oil Quality monitoring, blending and optimization Program.
• Maintain the Crude Quality Data Base; evaluate the results of composite samples, tank analysis and on-line quality data to determine blending and optimization opportunities.
• Maintain/organize proper documentation and provide recommendations for handling of off-spec and/or non-complaint batches. Work closely with Pipeline operations, Measurement Operations, shippers and 3 rd party facilities to resolve issues with noncompliant shipments.
• Maintain expert level working knowledge and understanding of crude quality control and industry practices.
• Under general supervision by Crude Quality Manager, work with Specialists, pipeline control center, operations, and scheduling groups to provide support in resolving specification violations and/or perform Root Cause analysis investigations.
• Work with internal field personnel and 3 rd party test labs to ensure that proper test methods are being followed.
• Demonstrate ability to understand, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable testing results.
• As necessary, audit compliance of pipeline and terminal operations with the established quality procedures.
• Based on the pipeline or terminal capabilities, customer's orders and the available inventories, develop and recommend the tank transfer plans that insure ratable delivery of optimized crude streams.
• If required, order additional sampling and testing of samples to evaluate the necessary quality assurance and blending parameters;
• Coordinate with Business Development, Measurement Operations and Scheduling to ensure proper and timely deliveries of the optimized batches to customers.
• Develop and distribute internally the crude quality reports that reflect daily, monthly and annual flows.
• Provide input for better asset utilization.
• Stay current with relevant API Standards/Recommended Practices and ASTM Test Methods.
• Provide directions to contracted labs to ensure proper testing of oversight and/or assay samples; monitor lab performance and provide appropriate feedback to management.
• Inform and train relevant company personnel on quality testing, potential issues, initial response and determination of appropriate resolutions.
• Provide budget recommendations for quality and optimization improvement at the pipeline and terminal facilities.
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.
  
  

Requirements:

Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• A Degree in Chemistry or Science and/or equivalent industry experience of 5 years in the oil & gas industry, refinery optimization, crude test lab or related fields.
• Knowledge of quality characteristics of crude oil and petroleum products, ASTM and API test methods/standards and pipeline logistics.
• Must have highly developed analytical, statistical and computer skills.
• Must be a "team player" and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess good presentation skills, able to effectively communicate information to shippers, both internal and external customers, other departments and management.
• Must obtain and carry a TWIC Card.
• Must carry cell phone during off hours and be available to coordinate mitigation of quality events.
  
  

This position is based in Midland, TX.