Asset Operations & Management

Castleton Commodities International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition assistance & reimbursement

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Castleton Commodities International seeks an Asset Operations & Management professional to join its Principal Investments organization in Houston, TX. You will oversee, develop, and optimize assets within CCI's growing global portfolio, applying both financial and operational expertise across energy sectors.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership, growth potential, and an entrepreneurial, small-team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ energy sector experience.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and PowerPoint; able to navigate large data sets/models.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to plant locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, Environmental Compliance, Health & Safety, P&L and planning activities for CCI assets.
• Serve as primary liaison between assets and functions (Optimization/EMA, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Compliance).
• Perform financial analysis on existing asset businesses (P/L, KPIs, budgeting, analytics) and potential investments.
• Create financial models and PowerPoint presentations for senior executives.
• Lead assessments of strategic, operational, and financial risks for existing businesses and due diligence on new opportunities.
• Support brownfield/greenfield planning and development.
• Identify, onboard and manage consultants and contractors as needed.

Skills

Financial modeling

PowerPoint

Communication

Travel up to 25%

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Castleton Commodities International is seeking an Asset Operations & Management professional to join its Principal Investments organization in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for the oversight, development, and optimization of assets within CCI's growing global portfolio. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience in asset operations within the energy sector, including power generation, renewables, midstream, or upstream operations.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial, small‑team environment while applying both financial and operational expertise across all facets of the energy sector. The role provides direct exposure to senior leadership and significant potential for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Involved in day‑to‑day Operations, Environmental Compliance, Health & Safety, P&L, and planning activities associated with CCI assets
• Serve as the primary liaison between CCI assets and key business functions, including Optimization/EMA, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Compliance.
• Perform financial analysis on existing CCI asset businesses (P/L, KPI’s, benchmarking, budgeting, business/operating analytics reporting), as well as businesses being considered for investment.
• Analysis will include financial modeling and PowerPoint presentation for CCI senior executives.
• Lead assessments of strategic, operational, and financial risks and opportunities for existing businesses, and conduct technical due diligence on new investment opportunities.
• Support planning and front‑end development of brownfield/greenfield opportunities.
• Identify, onboard, and manage consultants and contractors as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field of study. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ applicable energy sector experience.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and PowerPoint required, including ability to navigate and work with large data sets/models.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required; must be comfortable presenting in front of groups, including senior executives and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to plant locations is required.
• Combined experience in both finance/operations analysis and hands‑on asset management is preferred.
• Prior experience working with diverse teams, including both professional and field operations staff is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and high‑intensity environment, including open‑floor plan if applicable to the position, with timely responsiveness and the ability to work beyond normal business hours when required.

Employee Programs & Benefits

• Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement, and life insurance benefits
• Employee assistance & wellness programs
• Parental and family leave policies
• CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.
• Charitable contribution match program
• Tuition assistance & reimbursement
• Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards
• Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities
• Competitive paid time off
• Continued learning opportunities

Visit https://www.cci.com/careers/life-at-cci/# to learn more!