Analyst / Senior Analyst, Commercial Operations (Planning)

Cheniere Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheniere Energy is seeking an Analyst or Senior Analyst in Commercial Operations (Planning) to develop and optimize LNG schedules for Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi. You will coordinate with Marine, Production Engineering, and other teams to ensure timely and accurate scheduling, evaluating risks and implementing mitigations.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, 3+ years for Analyst or 5+ years for Senior Analyst, and a practical understanding of LNG operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; experience can substitute.
• 3+ years in a commercial/operational role in energy commodities for Analyst level; LNG experience preferred.
• 5+ years in a commercial/operational role for Senior Analyst level; LNG experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Proven problem solving and communication skills across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and optimize an integrated LNG schedule for Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi facilities.
• Communicate schedule changes and risk to Commercial team and stakeholders.
• Monitor vessel ETA, inspections, weather, and cargo changes in real time.
• Collaborate with Marine and Production Engineering to manage inventory, forecasts, and berth utilization.
• Prepare daily reports to support real time decision making and risk mitigation.
• Maintain and enhance commercial reporting tools and systems.

Skills

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime, Engineering, or Business

Tools

PI

Logbooks

Endur

CMAS

Kpler

SharePoint

Job description

Analyst / Senior Analyst, Commercial Operations (Planning)

The Analyst or Senior Analyst, Commercial Operations (Planning) is a pivotal role within the Commercial Operations team. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining an efficient vessel schedule and risk-adjusted inventory positions in a very dynamic operational environment. The role is highly cross-functional and requires frequent and significant interaction with the Terminal Operations and Marine departments and the team that manages Cheniere's SPAs. The Analyst or Senior Analyst will ensure proper, accurate, and timely evaluation of cargo nominations and scheduling requests and drive the cross-functional execution thereof. The successful candidate identifies and continuously reevaluates schedule-driven risks and independently develops solutions or mitigating actions.

The contractual requirements related to vessels calling at both of Cheniere's LNG facilities and Cheniere's Commercial goals are to be met while maintaining compliance with all Cheniere's values and without yielding on high safety related standards.

RESPONSIBLITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Primary duty is to facilitate the development, execution and continuous optimization of an integrated schedule for LNG offtake from the Sabine Pass and/or Corpus Christi facilities andtimely communicate identified risk and scheduled changes with the Commercial team and all relevant parties across multiple facilities and business groups.
• Stay up to date in real time with estimated times of arrival for vessels, vessel inspections, terminal or vessel deficiencies, weather forecasts, and all cargo schedule changes.
• Coordinate and proactively engage with the Marine and Production Engineering teams to monitor and manage projected inventory levels, production forecasts/actuals, outage planning, cargo lifting details, and berth utilization.
• Gather and consolidate information on operational constraints and risks for vessels and terminals and facilitate the synthesis of the information in line with the contractual obligations.
• Acquire and evaluate feedback within the Commercial group and the terminals on schedule improvements to increase the schedule efficiency and resilience.
• Create, prepare, and distribute daily reports and communications to enable and drive accurate real time decision making by all stakeholders.
• Reliably deliver a schedule which minimizes both operational and commercial delivery risks.
• Update and maintain relevant commercial reporting tools and reporting systems.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of scenario analysis as it relates to assessment of schedule risk is required, and a working practical knowledge of operations within an LNG facility is preferred.

The successful candidate must possess an operational mindset and additionally must have practical knowledge of dynamic schedule development and terminal/marine operations (scheduling, shipping, cargo transfer, and applicable Coast Guard and marine regulations).

Working knowledge of Sale and Purchase Agreements’ contractual language, especially Notice of Readiness, demurrage, and laytime provisions, and the terminology associated with commercial commodities is required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Maritime, Engineering, or Business is preferred but not required. Additional experience is required in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

Analyst: 3+ years' experience working in a commercial or operational capacity in the energy commodities industry. LNG experience is preferred but not required

Senior Analyst: 5+ years' experience working in a commercial or operational capacity in the energy commodities industry. LNG experience is preferred but not required.

Skills:

Organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple activities and programs in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy.

Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to independently identify and address and, if needed, upscale critical issues.

Ability to work effectively on short notice and off hours.

Energetic; adeptly work under pressure.

Strong and effective communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal), also with individuals and groups from different disciplines.

• Ownership of and follow-through on commitments, with a demonstrated ability and desire to continuously improve.

Competent with everyday use of standard office applications. Advanced Excel skills and exposure to other scheduling systems are desired. Experience with PI, Logbooks, QLNG, Endur, CLNG, CMAS, Kpler, Marine Connect, and/or Sharepoint is a plus.

DIRECT REPORTS

None

FREEDOM TO ACT

Operates independently within approved guidelines, and with minimum supervision. Delivers pertinent information in a timely manner to management.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Job is performed in a typical office environment and at times is subject to time pressures and constraints.
• Successful execution of job duties require candidate to be in the office during early morning hours to align with meeting and planning obligations. Occasionally, work may have to be performed from home after normal work hours or on weekends.
• Frequent travel to the Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi terminal is required. Occasional travel to London may also be required.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

About Us

Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower‑carbon future.

We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and above all, safety for our employees, our communities, and our assets.

Cheniere Energy's global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce that is invested in our company through our annual stock‑grant program. Our high-performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals and a culture of inclusion and caring.

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are competitive and strong, and they prioritize wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will make an impact on our business and our communities.

A Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston with U.S. offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Washington D.C.; production sites in Cameron, Louisiana and Gregory, Texas; and international offices in London, Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25000449
• Job Category Commercial Operations
• Locations 845 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, 77002, US