How to Become a Pipeline Scheduler

Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of a Pipeline Scheduler

What does a Pipeline Scheduler do?

A Pipeline Scheduler plans and schedules crude oil or gas distribution to designated pipeline system. Analyzes storage level and adjusts shipping schedule to minimize risks. Being a Pipeline Scheduler reconciles invoices and delivery confirmations with shippers, distributors, and end users. May support pipeline operational and maintenance issues. Additionally, Pipeline Scheduler typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Pipeline Scheduler contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Pipeline Scheduler typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience.

People's Opinions on Pipeline Scheduler responsibilities

The project allows pipeline companies to plan the operations for an oil pipeline system.

12/25/2019: Boca Raton, FL

The user inputs a list of oil product “batches” that they plan to inject into the pipeline.

02/21/2020: Portland, ME

Scheduler then simulate these injection operations and alert the scheduler if it foresees any issues.

02/24/2020: Gastonia, NC

The application provides customer with the simulation of the flow of products in pipeline which help to cater major issues like excess and shortfall.

12/04/2019: Cleveland, OH

Does running a saved search (report) in a dashboard panel on an ad-hoc basis (every time the dashboard is loaded) not work anymore in v6 with the scheduler disabled.

02/17/2020: Pascagoula, MS
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Step 2: Learn best tips to become a Pipeline Scheduler

Best tips for those who want to become a Pipeline Scheduler

Here are some tips to become a Pipeline Scheduler.

People's Opinions on best tips

It's also good to get feedback when a solution is found, return to the original post to explain how it was resolved so that more people can also use the results.

01/12/2020: Madison, WI

Provide the necessary permissions for service account.

02/03/2020: Casper, WY

It prepares the input for to invoke the REST endpoint.

12/23/2019: Montgomery, AL

Push the container image to Container Registry.

01/17/2020: Lincoln, NE

Enable your project to create Pub/Sub authentication tokens.

01/03/2020: Saint Paul, MN
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Step 3: View best colleges and universities for Pipeline Scheduler

Best colleges and universities for Pipeline Scheduler

  • Butler University
  • Taylor University
  • California State University--Maritime Academy
  • William Jessup University
  • Fairfield University
  • United States Merchant Marine Academy

Step 4: Think about whether is it worth to be a Pipeline Scheduler

Is being a Pipeline Scheduler Worth it?

People's Opinions on lifestyles

Optimize pipeline capacity while working with Traders to minimize transportation….

02/18/2020: Anderson, IN

Monitor pipeline for durable medical equipment in assigned facilities, work with….

02/13/2020: Alexandria, LA

Gas Industry Scheduler* needed to plan and schedule gas pipeline system projects.

12/10/2019: Clearwater, FL

In charge of receiving, analyzing, and determining acceptance of shipper nominations by working closely with the Monthly Pipeline Scheduler.

02/18/2020: Ogden, UT

Works closely with Shippers, Operation Coordinators, Pipeline Controllers, Engineers….

01/25/2020: Grand Forks, ND
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Step 5: Prepare relevant skills for being a Pipeline Scheduler

What skills do you need to be a Pipeline Scheduler?

This is not a management position, but still requires important skills in order to fully execute the role.  A keen understanding of the following is necessary for the role: Delivery Management, Preventive Maintenance, Risk Management, Scheduling.  These skills are certainly important to the role, but keep in mind, fit into a company culture and environment is often just as important.

People's Opinions on Pipeline Scheduler skills

Excellent understanding of the Pipeline Scheduling Cycle (nominations, proration, daily scheduling and accounting close).

01/18/2020: Saint Paul, MN

General knowledge of Crude Oil pipelines and tank farm operations.

12/23/2019: Salem, OR

Must be familiar with Pipeline Tariffs, pipeline rules and regulations, throughput deficiencies, connection agreements and operating agreements.

12/07/2019: Troy, NY

Ability to lead a group of Schedulers and have the ability to facilitate conversations with internal and external customers in all aspects of the business.

12/23/2019: Wichita Falls, TX

Optimize pipeline capacity while working with Traders to minimize transportation….

12/15/2019: Minneapolis, MN
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Step 6: View average salary for Pipeline Scheduler

How much does a Pipeline Scheduler make?

The average salary range for a Pipeline Scheduler is from $96,785 to $116,133. The salary will change depending on your location, job level, experience, education, and skills.

Salary range for a Pipeline Scheduler
$96,785 to $116,133

Step 7: Find relevant Pipeline Scheduler jobs, and apply.

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Step 8: Explore Career Path of Pipeline Scheduler