Sr. Natural Gas Trader

Job Details

Sr. Natural Gas Trader – Houston, TX

Posted: 12/10/2025

Job Description Job #: 11064

Job Category:
Gas/Oil Marketing

Position Type:
Full Time, Regular

EOG Resources is seeking a Senior Natural Gas Trader to help optimize and market our growing natural gas portfolio. This role is ideal for a commercially minded, analytically strong trader who thrives in a collaborative, operations‑connected environment. You will originate and execute physical gas transactions, manage exposures, and work closely with scheduling, operations, midstream partners, and leadership to maximize value for EOG's upstream assets.

• Originate, structure, and execute natural gas transactions across daily, monthly, and term horizons.
• Develop market views, identify commercial opportunities, and manage positions within EOG's risk framework.
• Coordinate nominations, transport, and flow optimization with midstream and operations teams.
• Maintain strong commercial relationships with counter parties, pipelines, producers, utilities, and marketers.
• Build valuation models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare reporting & presentations for management and risk oversight.
• Uphold strict compliance, credit, and operational controls.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of natural gas trading, origination, or scheduling experience.
• Strong understanding of North American pipeline systems, basis markets, tariffs, storage, nominations, and physical logistics.
• Demonstrated analytical capability and disciplined risk management.
• Experience with trading/scheduling platforms (e.g., Allegro, Endur) and advanced Excel modeling.

• Existing industry relationships and a track record of contributing to a physical or physical‑adjacent book.
• Experience trading U.S. Gulf Coast, Louisiana, and/or Northeast markets.
• Familiarity with NYMEX and OTC derivatives.
• Advanced degree or relevant energy‑market certifications.
• Experience compiling Power Point presentations and ability to clearly and concisely present to executive management & other stakeholders.

At EOG, culture is central to performance. We value individuals who demonstrate integrity, accountability, teamwork, and disciplined commercial judgment. Successful traders here operate collaboratively, communicate clearly, and think long‑term about value, risk, and relationships. Our environment rewards analytical rigor, operational awareness, and an ownership mindset. EOG operates in the office five days a week, reflecting our belief that fast communication and cross‑team collaboration happen best when we're working together in person.

Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Disabled.

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