Manager, Commercial Asset Optimization

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer in Houston is seeking a Manager, Commercial Asset Optimization to identify and advance opportunities that improve asset utilization and maximize value across NGL, refined products, petrochemicals, industrial gases, and related systems.

The role requires coordinating with Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Scheduling, and Project Development to evaluate asset performance, build compelling business cases, and lead initiatives from concept to execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, or economics, or equivalent.
• 8+ years in midstream, refining, petrochemical, or industrial gas energy sectors.
• Experience coordinating across commercial, operations, and engineering teams.
• Strong economic analysis and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop asset optimization opportunities to improve utilization, capacity, reliability, and commercial performance across Energy Transfer's asset portfolio.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Scheduling, and Business Development teams to identify and 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, prioritizing initiatives based on value creation, execution feasibility, and strategic alignment.
• Perform economic evaluations, sensitivity analyses, and financial modeling to support management decision-making and project prioritization.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Construction to develop project scopes, capital estimates, schedules, and execution strategies.

Skills

Economic analysis

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Influence without authority

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized byForbes as oneof America'sbest large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable futureand giving backto the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes includingMD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, TheSalvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits,401(k) match with additional profit sharing,PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

The Manager, Commercial Asset Optimization is responsible for identifying, developing, and advancing opportunities that improve asset utilization, remove operational constraints, and maximize value across Energy Transfer's NGL, Refined Products, Petrochemical, Industrial Gas, and related infrastructure systems.

This position works across commercial, operations, engineering, scheduling, and project development organizations to evaluate asset performance, prioritize high-value opportunities, and lead initiatives from concept development through execution. The role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business results.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to evaluate complex systems, develop business cases, and lead collaborative efforts that improve throughput, increase reliability, optimize logistics, and support long-term growth objectives.

This highly visible role provides the opportunity to work with leaders across Commercial, Operations, Engineering, and Project Development while shaping the future growth and optimization of Energy Transfer's asset portfolio. Successful candidates will gain broad exposure to strategic decision-making, capital project development, and enterprise-wide value creation initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and develop asset optimization opportunities that improve utilization, capacity, reliability, and commercial performance across Energy Transfer's asset portfolio.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Scheduling, and Business Development teams to identify and 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, prioritizing initiatives based on value creation, execution feasibility, and strategic alignment.
• Perform economic evaluations, sensitivity analyses, and financial modeling to support management decision-making and project prioritization.
• Analyze asset utilization, throughput, operational performance, and market conditions to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop business cases and project recommendations for capital and non-capital optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Construction organizations to develop project scopes, capital estimates, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Support development of integrated value-chain opportunities involving NGLs, Refined Products, Petrochemicals, Industrial Gases, and potentially Crude Oil and Natural Gas systems.
• Lead initiatives through the project development lifecycle from concept evaluation through project sanction and implementation support.
• Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools that enable data-driven asset optimization decisions.
• Present recommendations and project updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and value creation across business functions.
• Conduct duties in an ethical manner and model Energy Transfer's ethics and compliance standards.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in the midstream, refining, petrochemical, industrial gas, or related energy industries.
• Experience working across commercial, operational, and engineering functions.
• Strong economic analysis and financial modeling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and develop complex business opportunities and drive them toward execution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred:

• Engineering degree.
• Experience with NGL fractionation, export terminals, pipeline systems, storage assets, petrochemical assets, or industrial gas infrastructure.
• Experience evaluating capital projects and developing business cases for investment decisions.
• Experience with throughput optimization, logistics optimization, debottlenecking initiatives, and operational improvement programs.
• Experience presenting analyses and recommendations to executive leadership.

Working Conditions:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%25 of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial and manufacturing facilities, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and operating equipment requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).