Natural Gas Trader
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Energy/Power Generation
Energy Technology, Electricity Generation, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Natural Gas Trader
Location:
Spring, TX, US, 77389 Company Name:
Exxon Mobil
About Us At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people.
They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to Exxon Mobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs.
The Role
Exxon Mobil's Americas Gas & Power Trading group is looking for a Natural Gas Trader to join our West Region Book, reporting directly to West Book Lead. This is a seat at one of the largest energy companies in the world, with access to a physical asset base, supply portfolio, and market intelligence that independent trading houses simply cannot replicate. You will be responsible for trading physical natural gas across the Western U.S. market spanning from California to S.
Texas - managing daily cash and forward positions, building and optimizing term deals, analyzing supply/demand fundamentals, and developing counter party relationships across producers, utilities, pipelines, and end-users. You will work in close coordination with scheduling, risk, and origination and market analytics teams to maximize the value of Exxon Mobil's West region book.
- Execute physical natural gas trades across prompt and near-term markets in the Western U.S., including key hubs and basis markets relevant to the region
- Manage and optimize physical gas transport and storage assets, ensuring maximum value creation
- Develop and manage counter party relationships with producers and end-users
- Analyze supply/demand fundamentals, pipeline flows, storage, and weather to inform trading strategy
- Collaborate with scheduling, risk management, origination, and market analytics teams to optimize book positioning
- Contribute to the growth and development of the West region book in alignment with the broader Americas Gas & Power strategy
3+ years of experience in physical natural gas trading
Bachelor's degree required
Understanding of Western U.S. gas markets, infrastructure, and basin dynamics
Demonstrated analytical ability and commercial instinct
Collaborative mindset — this role is about building something, not just running a position
Functional
Skills:
Strategic Contract Development, Optionality Valuation, Trading Scheduling, Deal Structuring, Financial Markets Execution, Market Pricing Mechanisms, Energy Commodity & Derivative Trading, Negotiation, Opportunity & Market Identification, Trading Market Analysis, Quantitative & Technical Trading Analysis, Energy Risk Analysis & Mitigation
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