Commodity Contracts Specialist

Enbridge; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Maternity/Parental leave

Retirement savings with company stock

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

FlexWork hybrid

Job summary

Enbridge is seeking a Commodity Contracts Specialist to manage crude oil and natural gas agreements, including NAESB and transport-related contracts. The role, internally known as a Contracts Administration Specialist, emphasizes drafting, negotiating, and administering a broad set of commodity contracts with cross-functional collaboration.

You will work with Commercial, Legal and Accounting teams to ensure accurate capture of commercial intent and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience with oil and gas contracting practices and commodity agreements.
• Strong contract drafting, interpretation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to navigate complex commercial agreements and risk considerations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and execute natural gas, crude oil and NGL agreements.
• Lead negotiation of standard and non-standard agreements across programs.
• Interpret terms and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Legal, Tax, Insurance and Accounting teams.
• Support regulatory reporting and SOX controls related to contracts.
• Maintain contract databases and document management practices.
• Identify process improvements and support templates development.

Skills

Oil & gas contracting

Contract drafting

Contract administration

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

OpenLink experience

Egistix experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Regulatory/Legal/Paralegal

Tools

OpenLink

Egistix

Job description

Posting End Date: October 26, 2026

Employee Type: Regular-Full time

Union/Non: This is a non-union position

At Enbridge, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable energy while advancing operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. We are looking for a Commodity Contracts Specialist who brings deep expertise in crude oil and natural gas commodity contracts and enjoys navigating complex commercial agreements. #joinourteamcorp

*This role is known internally as a Contracts Administration Specialist.

What You Will Do:

• Draft, review, negotiate, amend and facilitate execute on of a broad range of natural gas, crude oil and NGL agreements, including NAESB, transportation, storage, confidentiality, assignment and novation, capacity release, asset management, exchange, master, netting, lease, interconnection, gathering and other commodity-related agreements.
• Lead the negotiation of standard and non-standard agreements supporting Tomorrow RNG, Tidal Energy Marketing (U.S.), U.S. crude oil lease activities and legacy Natural Gas Agreements for U.S. regulated gas utilities.
• Interpret contractual terms and recommend appropriate changes to address Commercial, Legal, Risk and business requirements while ensuring agreements comply with applicable corporate, credit, risk and contracts policies.
• Partner with Commercial teams to understand transaction structures and ensure agreements accurately capture the commercial intent, while collaborating with Legal, Credit, Tax, Insurance and Accounting on contractual terms and requirements.
• Support commodity-related trade compliance research, regulatory reporting and applicable natural gas pipeline regulatory requirements, including FERC-related matters.
• Maintain effective contract administration and document management practices, including contractual databases and negotiation priorities, while supporting SOX controls, confirmations and timely execution of agreements.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements, contribute to the development and maintenance of contract templates, and support contract-related projects and other business initiatives as required.

Who You Are:

• Related university Degree in Business, Commerce, Regulatory, Legal, Paralegal studies or a related discipline.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of oil and gas contracting practices, commodity agreements and contract administration.
• A minimum of 4 years specifically focused on commodity contracting. Scheduling and other Front Office experience is welcomed when combined with the required contracting experience.
• Strong contract drafting, interpretation and negotiation skills, with the ability to work through complex commercial arrangements and contractual terms.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively across multiple functional groups.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment and strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and have experience working with systems used to manage transaction and contractual information. OpenLink and Egistix experience is a plus.
• Collaborative, positive and proactive self-starter who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

• Open concept desk environment within the trade floor.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to: Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to: Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Enbridge is committed to using AI responsibly. AI may assist with certain recruiting activities, but it is not used to make employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by people.

Salary:

• Ranges from $115,000 - $140,000 USD for USA locations based upon candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity.
• Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

Benefits:

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability.
• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
• Enbridge's FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, opt for a compressed work week schedule, or have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. 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, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com