Senior LNG Commercial & Planning Advisor - Houston, TX

Primary Purpose
Develop and administer Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Annual Delivery Plans (ADP), Ninety Day Schedules (NDS), Day-to-Day Commercial Management of LNG Facilities, and determine Feed Gas requirements for Liquefaction projects on an annual, daily, and intra-day basis. Acting as a liaison, this position will be required to communicate with Sales and Purchasing Agreement (SPA) customers, Terminal Operations, Gas Scheduling Management, and Pipeline Operations to ensure the successful execution of ADPs and fulfillment of Annual Contract Quantities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage NDSs, ensuring compliance with SPA requirements and adapting to dynamic operational needs.
• Proactively monitor LNG inventory levels to prevent operational disruptions such as turndown or tank tops, while strategically identifying and capitalizing on potential marketing opportunities for surplus LNG or spot cargo sales, thereby optimizing resource utilization and revenue generation.
• Develop and manage ADPs in close collaboration with project production planners, managers, and SPA customers, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Review and provide expert guidance on NDS change requests from buyers or sellers, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and operational feasibility.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in commercial business systems used to manage Sempra Infrastructure (SI) LNG commercial operations, including Energy Components and Endur/Openlink, providing critical insights and guidance.
• Coordinate scheduled turnaround maintenance plans for liquefaction trains, minimizing disruptions and ensuring timely completion.
• Collaborate with Pipeline, Operations, and Gas Scheduling teams to manage unplanned outages and adjust NDS accordingly.
• Evaluate and monitor Annual Contract Quantities (ACQ) to ensure adherence of SPA obligations.
• Assist with the vetting of LNG carriers (LNGCs) to ensure compliance with quality standards before facility calls.
• Manage and distribute key performance indicator (KPI) measures and reports across SI, offering insights for continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field, or equivalent experience required.

Experience

• 8 years of relevant experience in the Commercial Operations Industry managing commercial structures, schedules, and/or administering contracts required.
• 2 years of experience in the Energy Industry in development and management of commercial structures specific to LNG and a history of close working relationships with plant operations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of LNG commercial contracts, structures, and delivery programs and their impact on commercial terms and physical operations.
• Ability to develop and implement systems and procedures for a commercial operations program.
• Strong communication 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.
• Understand the basic characteristics of LNG and natural gas interchangeability and pipeline specifications and apply that knowledge to plant activities.

Other Qualifications

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

Note: The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra Infrastructure offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.