Gas Commercial Specialist - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Expat

This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent full time Expat relocation package.

We are seeking a Gas Commercial Specialist to join our Innovation & Technology Management Group (ITMG) under Gas Operations Technical Support & Planning Department (GOTS&PD)

ITMG is responsible for the strategic growth and optimization of the gas business, integrating technical expertise, and digital and technologies innovation. ITMG also oversees the Master Gas Network planning, while optimizing the gas supply portfolio through advanced modeling and cost-benefit frameworks. It focuses on deploying cutting-edge technologies—such as AI, IoT, and digital twins to deliver high-impact solutions to shape the future of gas operations.

Your Primary role is to analyze and support strategic decision-making processes that optimize profitability, efficiency, and competitiveness in gas-related operations. You will also play a multidisciplinary in economic analysis, financial planning, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency to support Saudi Aramco’s gas business.

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Contribute to optimizing Gross Product Worth (GPW) and Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT).
• Evaluate the Return on Average Capital Employed (ROACE), and ensure the economic life of assets (such as pipelines and processing facilities) is maximized. This involves assessing capital expenditures, operational costs, and revenue forecasts using methodologies like Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR).
• Collaborate with energy and operation teams to implement energy efficiency initiatives, by analyzing data, modeling scenarios, and identifying energy-saving opportunities.
• Reduce operational costs and enhance the overall efficiency of gas production and processing.
• Analyze regional and global natural gas markets, including LNG, pipeline gas, NGLs, condensate, and associated products.
• Develop gas demand–supply forecasts (short, medium, and long term).
• Monitor macroeconomic indicators and assess their impact on gas business performance.
• Evaluate price trends, energy competition (renewables, hydrogen), and policy changes.
• Develop gas pricing models for various segments (power, industrial, petrochemicals).
• Prepare economic justification for CAPEX and OPEX approvals.
• Analyze gas supply contracts, demand profiles, and flexibility options to optimize the company’s gas portfolio.
• Support balancing between long-term, mid-term, and spot gas strategies.
• Recommend decisions on gas allocation, curtailment plans, and supply–demand balancing strategies.
• Prepare comprehensive economic reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Deliver insights on risks, market dynamics, and strategic opportunities.
• Support annual planning, corporate strategy development, and regulatory submissions.
• Work closely with planning, operations, commercial, finance, and strategy teams.
• Participate in investment review committees, commercial negotiations, and strategic projects.
• Provide insights for policy development and regulatory frameworks.
• As the successful candidate you hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Process Engineer, Mechanical, System Engineer). An advanced degree in Energy Economics, MBA, or Applied Economics is preferred.
• You will have minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Gas market analysis, Energy Economics, Commercial Planning, Oil & gas business planning, and Industrial commercial operations.
• You will have Energy Risk Professional (ERP) certification.
• Professional certifications such as CERA certificate or CFA Level ½ are preferred
• You will have a strong background in Gas pricing mechanisms, Economic modeling (NPV, IRR, payback, sensitivity), Energy demand modeling, Scenario and risk analysis, Supply–demand balancing and optimization and understanding of gas processing and network.
• You will be able to demonstrate Advanced economic modeling skills
• You will have experience with energy economic tools (Palisade @Risk, PLEXOS, or similar).
• You will have knowledge of global gas hubs (TTF, NBP, HH) and…