Commercial Operations Manager

Commercial Operations Manager at Sempra Infrastructure

#25-72926

Houston, Texas, USA

Job Category:
Business Operations

Employment type:

Full-time

Base pay range: $ / year – $ / year (provided by Sempra Infrastructure)

Acting as part of a shared service team supporting Sempra Infrastructure (SI) and implementing Sempra's Guiding Principles, the Commercial Operations Manager is responsible for the development and administration of LNG Annual Delivery Plans (ADP), day‑to‑day commercial management of LNG facilities, and management of customer relationships. The manager will also oversee the development, evaluation and administration of LNG sales and purchasing agreements (SPAs) for both import and export, marine service contracts, and evaluate the performance of ship vetting, communication with LNG shippers, and commercial management of ships calling on the facilities, providing guidance and recommendations on effectiveness and efficiency.

Additionally, the role determines feed gas requirements for liquefaction projects on an annual, daily, and intra‑day basis.

• Develop ADPs based on SPAs and plant operational requirements and constraints.
• Manage, develop and analyze ADPs with a practical understanding of plant and ship operations.
• Provide expertise to operating LNG facilities and development projects to resolve issues and develop plans.
• Provide input into LNG plant operations procedures and schedules to enable conformance to requirements as part of normal operations by evaluating detailed commercial contracts and structures.
• Participate in and lead, as required, the development and review of specific one‑off agreements outside of existing SPAs.
• Develop and manage KPI measures and reports for distribution throughout SI.
• Analyze, evaluate, and rule on customer change requests in a fair and equitable manner, considering customer needs, contractual obligations, and impact on commercial and operational risks; provide recommendations on adjustments as necessary.
• Perform LNG supply‑chain economic analysis including shipping and terminaling cost in support of LNG projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree, MBA, or other professional degree (preferred).

• Eight years of experience in the energy industry in development and management of commercial structures in the LNG and related industries, with a history of close working relationships with physical operations.

• Understanding of LNG commercial contracts, structures and delivery programs, including country import/export requirements and specifically US DOE requirements and their impact on commercial terms and physical operations.
• Ability to develop and implement systems and procedures for a commercial operations program; familiarity with software applications for scheduling, notifications, agency filings, etc.
• Ability to build and manage a strong team capable of implementing and executing contractual requirements.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams to achieve holistic results.
• Ability to work on and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to analyze pipeline load profiles and evaluate their impacts on production.
• Understanding of pipeline gas supply contracts.
• Understanding pipeline commercial and operational requirements and limitations and their effect on LNG plant operations and production schedules.
• Understanding of LNG and natural gas interchangeability and pipeline specifications, applying that knowledge to plant activities.
• Understanding of pipeline tariffs and their practical implications for operating LNG facilities, including statutory requirements for shipping LNG, port requirements, and shipping logistics.

• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and abroad.