Job Description

Position Title: Commercial Operations Specialist

Location: Houston, TX

Company Overview: The Natural Gas Group conducts a number of activities in the energy value chain, including investment in natural gas liquefaction projects and trading of natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG). It is also developing low carbon businesses that will help address climate change as part of the company’s commitment to achieve net-zero by 2050.

Job Summary: Our client is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Operations Specialist to coordinate the offtake and sales of LNG and Heavy Hydrocarbon (HHC) cargoes. This role involves ensuring accurate record-keeping of numerous contracts and transactions associated with the LNG value chain. The position interfaces with both internal and external stakeholders and includes responsibilities for various affiliate companies.

Key Responsibilities:

LNG Offtake Operations:

• Develop the Annual Program (AP) of LNG cargo liftings, coordinating with the LNG marketing arm and other stakeholders.
• Create and maintain a Ninety Day Schedule (NDS) of LNG cargo liftings, managing changes and ensuring timely communication.
• Manage prompt cargo schedule change requests, including 24/7 availability for emergencies and urgent operational issues.
• Track and validate LNG volumes, terminal storage positions, fuel, flare, and lost and unaccounted for feed gas quantities.
• Dispatch contractual notices, conduct studies and analyses to ensure contract terms and obligations are met.

HHC Offtake and Sales:

• Ensure smooth lifting of HHC produced by the terminal.
• Manage the allocation of HHC production and sales among stakeholders.
• Liaise with stakeholders to make truckload nominations for HHC offtake, analyze production, lifting, and inventory management positions, and obtain necessary approvals.
• Manage credit exposures by ensuring proper payment safeguarding measures are in place.
• Support the long-term sustainability of HHC offtake and sales.

Marine Operations:

• Monitor vessel ETAs, pre-arrival notices, arrival conditions, and compliance with contractual agreements and protocols.
• Oversee ship/shore compatibility studies and vessel quality vetting.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for timely vessel nominations and cargo document arrangements.
• Maintain detailed records of cargo loadings and calculate demurrage.
• Send weather updates to internal stakeholders and participate in on-call duty rotation.

Entry of Transactions Details:

• Ensure all LNG supply purchase deals are updated in the Energy Trading and Risk Management system (ETRM).
• Create and verify deals in ETRM for agency services, LNG cargoes, and HHC truckloads.
• Administer ETRM-related contracts and troubleshoot system errors/issues.

Administration:

• Participate in external meetings and share minutes/memos with internal stakeholders.
• Update the Commercial Operations documents repository with specific events and correspondences.
• Participate in the Emergency Response Plan and Business Continuity Plan.
• Complete the cargo and truckload close-out process.
• Ensure relevant daily reports for data entry and validation are downloaded, uploaded, and saved.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure Automated Export System (AES) filings for all LNG cargoes are promptly completed.
• Ensure compliance with DOE and FERC reporting requirements.
• Complete reporting requirements for the LNG import license in a timely manner and communicate with stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in commercial operations, preferably within the LNG or energy sector.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Energy Trading and Risk Management systems (ETRM).

Compensation:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, PTO, and retirement plan.

Join the team and contribute to our client's dynamic and growing organization. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for commercial operations, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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