Associate, Contracts

plains; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Free Parking

Job summary

Plains, a leading transportation and midstream provider, seeks a detail‑oriented Contract Administrator to enter crude oil transactions into the Contract System, generate contracts, and confirm commercial terms with counterparties.

You will review third‑party contracts, track correspondence, and ensure compliance with risk control guidelines. A BBA or BS degree and US work authorization are required; relocation is not offered and benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and parking.

Qualifications

• BBA or BS degree required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment.
• Background checks and pre-employment screening per policy.

Responsibilities

• Enter crude oil purchase/sale transactions into the Contract System accurately.
• Generate crude oil purchase/sale contracts to send to third parties.
• Review and confirm commercial terms of physical trades with third parties.
• Compare third party contracts and broker recap details to internal deal recaps.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies upon contract review.
• Adhere to Risk Control guidelines for contract timelines.
• Generate contract exception reports for Risk Management.
• Log, track, and maintain all contract correspondence.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Detail orientation

Fast-paced

Teamwork

Contract terms knowledge

Education

BBA or BS degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Type: Regular

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We're on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately entering crude oil purchase/sale transactions into the Contract System
• Generate crude oil purchase/sale contracts to be sent to third parties
• Review and confirm the commercial terms of physical trades with third parties
• Compare third party contracts and broker recap details to internal deal recaps
• Identify and investigate any discrepancies discovered upon contract review
• Adhere to, and understand Risk Control corporate guidelines for contract timelines
• Generate contract exception reports for Risk Management
• Log, track, and maintain all contract correspondence

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with Counterparties, Traders, Risk Management and Legal department
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented (Accuracy is key)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team situation and make good judgments regarding priorities with limited close supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of contract terms; experience in energy industry contract administration desired
• Knowledge of various computer programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.#Plains

Requirements

• BBA or BS degree
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing
• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail] .

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains' compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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