Asset Optimization Strategy Lead

Energy Transfer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer seeks a Manager, Commercial Asset Optimization to identify and advance opportunities that boost asset utilization, remove constraints, and maximize value across its portfolios. You will work with commercial, operations, engineering, scheduling, and project development teams to evaluate performance, prioritize high‑value initiatives, and lead them from concept to execution.

The role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in midstream, refining, petrochemical, industrial gas or related energy industries.
• Experience across commercial, operational, and engineering functions.
• Strong economic analysis and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to identify and develop complex business opportunities and drive them toward execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop asset optimization opportunities to improve utilization, capacity, reliability, and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Scheduling, and Business Development teams to remove system constraints.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to align asset capabilities with market opportunities and maximize enterprise value.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of optimization and growth opportunities with priority based on value and feasibility.
• Perform economic evaluations, sensitivity analyses, and financial modeling to support decision-making.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Construction to develop project scopes, estimates, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Support development of value-chain opportunities across NGLs, Refined Products, Petrochemicals, and Industrial Gases.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Energy Transfer seeks a Manager, Commercial Asset Optimization to identify and advance opportunities that boost asset utilization, remove constraints, and maximize value across its portfolios. You will work with commercial, operations, engineering, scheduling, and project development teams to evaluate performance, prioritize high‑value initiatives, and lead them from concept to execution.

The role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence