Senior Rail Scheduler

Senior Rail Scheduler - Gibson Energy Inc. 
Location:Calgary Head Office  
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department: Refined Products - Canada

Is this position safety sensitive: No 

Apply today! Application Deadline is April 24 at 11:59pm

The Role

The Rail Scheduler works closely within a team of schedulers, marketers and traders, to coordinate all rail activity at our Moose Jaw Refinery.  The Scheduler collaborates with operations, internal, and external customers, and railway staff to deliver accurate and timely information for rail loading and offloading activities.

What You Will Do

• Coordinates the loading and unloading of railcars (including asphalt, distillates, and VGO) as per customer allocations.
• Acts as main daily contact for railways regarding movement of railcars into and out of the refinery.
• Instructs railway crews daily with switching instructions.
• Communicates daily railcar instructions and activities effectively with operations.
• Investigates, resolves, and communicates volumetric differences with internal and external counterparties.
• Maintains daily loading schedule database and supply and demand forecasts.
• Maintains record of inbound railcars for loading at refinery.
• Maintains bad order spreadsheet for rail car fleet.
• Prepares, executes, and manages invoices for all rail activity at the refinery.  
• Negotiates spot rail rates and rail rate renewal packages with railways.
• Creates electronic shipping instructions for residue railcars, off lease cars, and bad order cars when required.
• Ensures all railcars are released with correct TDG information and proper shipping instructions.
• Collaborates with team members on the creation of procedures.
• Assists with the development and testing of applicable software and enhancements as required.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable EH&S programs and ensures safe operation of the branch, team or unit and compliance with all Company EH&S policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Role

• Post secondary Business Degree or Diploma is considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in rail or truck scheduling industry or the equivalent education and years of experience.
• Strong Excel skills are required (pivot tables, complex formulas, graphs, charts, etc.).
• Effectively interact both orally and in writing with customers, functional area, and field personnel.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships by demonstrating solid customer service and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Railway Industry would be considered an asset.
• Experience in software testing and implementation would be considered an asset.
• Related experience in rail car movements an asset.
• Related experience in transportation and terminal operations an asset.
• Demonstrates the ability to work conscientiously and efficiently with minimum supervision through self-motivation.
• Exhibits knowledge and the ability to analyze information and solve problems under pressure in order to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, credit check and a criminal history check.
• The majority of the work is performed indoors in an office environment.
• Overtime may be required due to vacation coverage or workload requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site meetings or training.
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working at Gibson 

For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people — those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. Working at Gibson is an opportunity to be part of a place where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to do their best work. Here’s what sets us apart: 

• A competitive Total Rewards package that truly values your contributions. 
• Employer contributions to your DC Pension because we believe in your future. 
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits, with industry leading coverage for mental health and family planning — ensuring you and your loved ones thrive. 
• Generous time off to rest, recharge and live life to the fullest.
• An incredible work environment and culture where your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way. 
  
  

Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson” or the “Company”) is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion. 

Gibson Energy operates through two main segments: 

1. Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. 
2. Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products. 
   
   

Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties. 

Our Values, The Gibson Way 

The Gibson Way is how we succeed together. We believe in the power of both ‘We’ (collectively working together) and “I” (contributing individually) to achieve our shared goals. 

The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!  

• Contribute & Add Value Everyday 
• Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient  
• Stay Focused & Open-Minded 
• Work it Out & Do it Together 
  
  

This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here: The Gibson Way  

Still Interested and Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?
We are dedicated to build an authentic and motivating workforce composed of individuals with diverse identities, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every skill or education requirement described above, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.