Scheduler, Liquid Product Movement

ABOUT US

Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. (TNPI) operates regulated pipelines to safely transport the refined petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, aviation, and heating fuel) used by Canadian businesses and consumers every day. These pipelines connect refineries in Edmonton to Calgary, including the Calgary International Airport; and refineries in Nanticoke, Ont., and Montreal to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), with lateral pipelines to Ottawa as well as to Pearson International Airport and Pierre-Elliot Trudeau International Airport. We are committed to operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to protect the public, the environment, and the pipelines.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

We take pride in being a Canadian organization that fosters a community of dedicated, collaborative, and safety-minded professionals. The company is backed by three major shareholders, all of whom are Fortune 500 companies and prominent leaders in the North American oil and gas industry.

As a purpose-driven company, we understand the importance of supporting the communities in which we operate. In addition to our flexible work environment, TNPI provides fulfilling opportunities for personal growth, learning, and contribution. We make safety a way of life, as it's embedded in our culture and the way we work. With a philosophy that no job is so important, no task so urgent that it cannot be completed safely the right way, every day. Joining our team means being part of an environment where you are valued, respected, and supported. Explore our commitments and community investments to learn more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are TNPI. And you could be too! As an integral member of the Products Movement team, the Scheduler will be the primary contact for shipper's supply. You will be accountable for ensuring smooth logistics and operation by coordinating supply and schedule movements of refined products from source shipper to destination meter stations on all line segments within our Eastern and Western pipeline systems.

** This position is a safety sensitive and a risk sensitive position and requires you to be always fit for duty. **

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule pipeline product movements ensuring pumping rates and volumes meet shipper's supply, containment and time constraints.
• Coordinate parallel project execution, where resources permit, to maximize efficient utilization of available line time.
• Manage breakout tankage inventories by adjusting scheduled rates and volumes.
• Adjust schedules to facilitate hydraulic conditions or down time required for pipeline and facility maintenance, repair, planned and unplanned line outages in addition to integrity activities.
• Create and maintain pumping windows to accommodate TN jet movements and outside pipeline deliveries to shared delivery facilities while assuring quality management through scheduled testing and related administration for the TNPI Aviation Standard.
• Manage jet fuel inventory levels by adjusting pipeline delivery schedules or facilitating a change in draw volume by Menzies Aviation.
• Allocate available monthly line space, accounting for project and maintenance line time requirements to create a master schedule for each pipeline system dividing monthly accepted volume into five (5) rateable cycles.
• Administer distribution of unused accepted line space to other shippers on a cycle-by-cycle basis.
• Reconcile all shipper firm-ups/nominations considering product source, volumes, and destinations for each schedule as well as provide each shipper with a list of individual tender numbers and volumes.
• Calculate adjusted line capacity and issue a monthly volume apportionment to Alberta Products Pipe Line (APPL) shippers.
• Assess product fungibility and availability of break out tankage in respect to incurred reductions in pipeline capacity.
• Advise shippers of any required volume reductions to maintain rateability or compensate for incurred capacity reductions.
• Prepare weekly briefs pertaining to Product Movements for the leadership team.
• Review project plans with Engineering and Field Services to ensure project timing does not conflict with other maintenance, project requirements, reduce impact on the pipeline schedule and shipper product supply.
• Manage jet fuel inventory at DV (Trudeau International), TA (Pearson International) and CAT (Calgary International) terminals by tracking daily inventories vs projections and adjusting jet delivery schedules accordingly.
• Support Accounting and management in reconciling monthly over/under or ticketing issues.
• Provide support in incident investigations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must-haves (minimum requirements):
• 6 years of position related experience with a strong aptitude for mathematics.
• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Analytics, Accounting, or other equivalent education.
• Knowledge of Petroleum quality standards and characteristics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills with flexibility in accommodating changes.
• Solid intermediate level proficiency with Excel.
• Alignment with our values of safety above all else, respect, trust, results focused, decisiveness, and lifelong learning.

Preference for:

• 5 years or more experience as a Senior Line Controller or pipelines industry operations or supply expertise.
• An Accounting Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This position is based out of the Richmond Hill office, located at 310-45 Vogell Road.
• Hours of work are a regular 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours and on-call support based on business needs.
• Collaborating with exceptional teammates to make a positive impact.
• Remote and hybrid work options are available for many positions.
• Competitive base salary and an annual incentive program with a pay for performance philosophy.
• Comprehensive company-paid benefits package.
• Rewarding Defined Benefit pension and Savings Plan with a matching component.
• Comprehensive time-off policy offering a generous allocation of vacation days, as well as additional company-designated and flexible days off.

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We appreciate the interest of all applicants. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified individuals and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

Please note that only applicants closely matching the skills, qualifications, and requirements for available positions will be contacted for further follow-up and potential interviews.