Energy Transportation Analyst - Houston, United States - Ryder System

Ryder System

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Summary

Essential Functions

Transportation Coordination and Management: Oversee the transportation of energy products, including oil, gas, and renewable energy resources, from production facilities to distribution points or endusers. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine transportation requirements, allocate resources, and schedule shipments effectively.
Indepth Knowledge of

Energy Sector Transportation:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of transportation modes commonly used in the energy industry, considering the unique characteristics of each energy product and sector (e.g., Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, Renewable Energy).

Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and innovations to optimize transportation strategies.

Receive new transportation requests from customers and internal teams and promptly assess the specific type of equipment needed, such as Vac Truck, Pump Truck, Hydro Vac, Flatbed, Hotshot, or other specialized vehicles, based on the nature of the energy product and logístical requirements.
Analytical Problem-Solving: Utilize data analysis tools to assess transportation performance metrics and KPIs, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Employ analytical skills to address complex transportation challenges and make informed decisions.
Customer-Facing and Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for external customers regarding transportationrelated inquiries, delivery status, and issue resolution. Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to provide accurate transportation information and maintain excellent customer relationships.
Health Safety Environmental (HSE) Compliance, audit and engagement with the carriers and customer as required.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, and procurement, to determine the most suitable carriers for each transportation request and coordinate the allocation of resources accordingly.
Peer Training and

Knowledge Sharing:
Conduct training sessions for logistics staff and other relevant departments on transportation processes, safety protocols, and technology utilization. Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team to foster continuous improvement.

Intermediate Understanding of

Ryder Solutions:

Familiarity with Ryder solutions, including fleet management tools and services, to effectively manage transportation operations in partnership with Ryder.

Risk Management: Proactively identify potential transportation risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions and ensure operational continuity. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards during transportation activities.

Skills and Abilities

Intermediate understanding of Ryder solutions for efficient solutioning and collaboration.
Basic understanding of internal technology systems to leverage digital tools for transportation process improvement.
Extensive experience in transportation logistics within the energy sector, demonstrating knowledge of various transportation modes and equipment.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to make datadriven decisions and optimize transportation strategies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
Project management skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Familiarity with transportation regulations and industry best practices to ensure compliance and safety.
Adaptability and resilience to manage unforeseen challenges and changes in transportation operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Business, Logistics or related field of study or a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience
Five (5) years or more industry related experience required

Travel:
None

DOT Regulated:
No

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Job Category:
Transportation

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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