Natural Gas Pipeline​/Storage Commercial Manager

## Natural Gas Pipeline/Storage Commercial Manager Apply locations:
Houston, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R8068## **#WeAreONEOK** –
** Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.
**** JOB SUMMARY
**** Job Profile Summary
** Responsible for Intrastate/Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline and Storage commercial transactions and strategy on short- and/or long-term basis. Develop asset strategy and optimization of unutilized transportation and/or storage opportunities. Develop new customer relationships and sustain/improve existing customer relationships.
** Essential Functions and Responsibilities
*** Oversee Natural Gas Pipeline asset optimization within company guidelines and in consideration of company’s daily and monthly position to optimize margins
* Develop relationships with new and existing clients to grow business, negotiate agreements and ensure profitability
* Manage and operate within legal and regulatory requirements
* Work closely with executive management to develop storage and/or transportation strategy
* Provide guidance and direction to commercial team on short- and long-term deal structures
* Develop employee(s) knowledge of physical assets, regional marketplace, optimization strategy associated with physical deals
* Apply knowledge of regional physical marketplace to identify new commercial opportunities and long-term positions related to pipeline and/or storage asset.
* Analyze and interpret information related to natural gas transportation and/or storage including but not limited to:  + Competitor Projects  + Tariffs and tariff updates  + Weather forecasts  + Industry publications
* Partner with gas control, field operations, accounting, scheduling, contract administration, producers, suppliers, customers and others to ensure accurate processing of transportation and/or storage activities.
* Interpret information including but not limited to:  + Gas pipeline transportation and/or storage proposals  + Pipeline asset summaries  + Customer profiles  + Deal sheets  + Position spreadsheets
* Work closely with business development on projects and with regulatory group concerning regulated asset strategy.
* Develop skills, morale and performance of direct reports on commercial team.
* Evaluate individual performance, develop challenging goals and assist in their achievement through formal and informal performance feedback
* Promote an inclusive environment in which employees are empowered to speak up and offer alternative solutions
* Address performance deficiencies through mentoring, training or corrective action plans
** Education
* ** Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, engineering or other related field with previous job-related experience or combination of formal education and 8-10 years of related experience
** Work Experience
*** Experience and thorough knowledge related to natural gas industry, scheduling, and contract negotiation.
* Operational management experience with midstream assets including pipeline, processing, storage and optimization.
* Experience and training related to:  + Contract Law/Regulatory  + Structure of asset management deals  + Strong interpersonal/communication skills  + Strong negotiation skills  + Strong economic understanding
* Experience supervising and training.
* Experience reading and interpreting, contracts, tariffs, industry publications, reports and correspondence.
* Experience researching, analyzing, and resolving issues related to agreements, contracts, regulations, policies and procedures.
* Experience developing and preparing proposals, contracts, agreements, reports and correspondence applicable to position.
* Experience interacting, negotiating and communicating effectively.
* Experience analyzing information, conducting meetings and making presentations.
* Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software.
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing in English
* Ability to: communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers
* Ability to: work under time pressure, tight deadlines, and interruptions
* Ability to: use a personal computer with the Windows operating system to complete timesheets, send and receive e-mail, and access information posted on the Company’s intranet
* Ability to: follow instructions or standard procedures
* Ability to: compile and/or examine the information and select the best action from defined alternatives
* Ability to: organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives
* Ability to: deal with complex issues which require substantial analysis or independent judgment
** Licenses and Certifications
*** None required
** Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
*** Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally…