Junior Trading Operations Specialist

TotalEnergies Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc. in Houston is seeking an Operations Representative for the Gas Operations team.

You will support collaboration with Front Office, manage pipelines and facilities, and ensure accurate execution of physical transactions across assets. Ideal candidates are early in their career with strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a drive for operational excellence in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical problem solving with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Read and interpret contracts for operational/commercial impact.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Front Office teams to manage costs across assets and systems.
• Nominate and manage daily operations across pipelines and facilities.
• Identify issues and coordinate solutions with stakeholders.
• Communicate with internal teams, counterparties, and service providers.
• Analyze data to support timely, accurate decisions.
• Capture and maintain physical transactions in scheduling systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Ownership & initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

Empresa empleadora TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc.

TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, headquartered in Houston, oversees the company’s natural gas, NGL, power, and LNG trading and marketing activities across the region. Within the Trading Division, the Gas Operations team is seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented Operations Representative to join its dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an early‑career professional to build a strong foundation in commodity trading operations while supporting a growing portfolio of natural gas and natural gas liquids assets. As a key member of a collaborative operations team, the Operations Representative partners closely with commercial, scheduling, accounting, and risk management groups to ensure the commercial desk’s physical transactions and objectives are executed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with assigned asset responsibilities.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who thrives in a team‑oriented environment, embraces continuous learning, and is eager to build a career in commodity trading operations . The ideal candidate demonstrates curiosity, initiative, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence while supporting one of North America’s leading energy portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Front Office teams to manage, optimize, and control costs across assigned systems and portfolio assets
• Nominate and manage daily operations across pipelines, gathering systems, processing facilities, storage assets, and end‑use markets
• Proactively identify operational issues, develop alternative solutions, and coordinate implementation with commercial and operational stakeholders
• Communicate independently with internal teams, counterparties, pipeline operators, and service providers regarding daily operations and forward‑looking assumptions
• Analyze and validate operational data to ensure accuracy and support timely decision‑making
• Accurately capture and maintain physical transactions within the company’s proprietary risk management and scheduling systems
• Support commercial teams with transactional accuracy, physical settlement, invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting activities
• Review and interpret contracts to ensure operational compliance and contribute to business development initiatives
• Collaborate with Trading Systems and Information Technology teams to enhance proprietary software tools and improve operational efficiency
• Contribute to the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of operational controls, processes, and best practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant experience
• Early‑career candidates with 0–3 years of professional experience; prior energy industry experience not required
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong critical thinking and exceptional attention to detail
• Professional communication skills , including clear written and verbal interaction with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong overall technical aptitude
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision and tight deadlines
• Capability to read and interpret commercial contracts while ensuring operational compliance and financial accuracy
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities
• Self‑motivated mindset with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a customer‑service orientation
• Dependable professional willing to participate in rotational coverage schedules—including nights, weekends, and holidays—to support business operations

About the company:

TotalEnergies is a multi-energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP) is the trading arm of TotalEnergies in the field of low carbon energies (mainly gas, LNG and power). As such it operates in fast-evolving market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation and evolution. Uncertainties specific to the trading environment (volatility of prices, supply & demand mismatches) are coupled with those coming from the broader energy sector (climate change policies, changes in the energy mix, developments of new energy sources, etc). In such context TGP helps to ensure growth and profitability to a key segment of the business in order to reach the objective of Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

Our Culture:

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population while fulfilling our ambition to be a major player in the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation.

Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success while ensuring safety in all our operations.

We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding and ever-changing industry, we cultivate a friendly workplace where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, and where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.