Contracts Associate – Oil & Energy Trade Operations

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Free Parking

Job summary

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) in Houston is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage crude oil purchase/sale transactions and contract generation.

You will ensure accuracy in contract terms, coordinate with counterparties, traders and risk management, and maintain documentation while adhering to compliance policies and timelines. A BBA or BS is required, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail oriented; accuracy is key.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with good prioritization under supervision.
• Knowledge of contract terms; energy industry contract administration desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

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

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Energy industry contract terms

Education

BBA or BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) in Houston is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage crude oil purchase/sale transactions and contract generation.

You will ensure accuracy in contract terms, coordinate with counterparties, traders and risk management, and maintain documentation while adhering to compliance policies and timelines. A BBA or BS is required, with strong communication and organizational skills.