Manager LNG Operations

JERA Americas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JERA Americas seeks a Manager LNG Operations to oversee the LNG export lifecycle, coordinating feedgas, commercial, trading, shipping, terminal ops, and regulatory requirements. The role combines operational duties with commercial exposure and requires quick judgment, after-hours support, and 24/7 on-call readiness to ensure safe cargo execution.

The position interfaces with global teams to manage liftings, delivery programs, and risk controls while ensuring timely reporting and data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / MBA in Business or Finance.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in oil and gas.
• Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• LNG Exporting Business – Commercial Manager responsibilities include coordinating delivery programs and liftings.
• Act as primary interface with stakeholders to support cargo deliveries and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee day-to-day LNG operational activities including vessel nominations, berth scheduling, loading programs, and cargo documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree / MBA in Business or Finance

Three years oil and gas experience

Prior leadership experience

Tools

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Business process modeling

Job description

Summary/Objective

Manager LNG Operations activities take place within a highly competitive and fast-changing global market. Success requires agile portfolio management capable of adapting to evolving market conditions, operational constraints, and counterparty requirements. This role serves as a critical interface between feedgas, commercial, trading, shipping, terminal operators, vessel agent, tug services, and tollers to ensure seamless cargo execution, regulatory compliance, and contractual performance. This position combines highly operational responsibilities with commercial exposure and requires responsiveness, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage unexpected operational issues. The role also involves after-hours support and participation in a 24/7 on-call framework to ensure the safe and efficient execution of LNG operations.

Summary

Manager LNG Operations activities take place within a highly competitive and fast-changing global market. Success requires agile portfolio management capable of adapting to evolving market conditions, operational constraints, and counterparty requirements. This role serves as a critical interface between feedgas, commercial, trading, shipping, terminal operators, vessel agent, tug services, and tollers to ensure seamless cargo execution, regulatory compliance, and contractual performance. This position combines highly operational responsibilities with commercial exposure and requires responsiveness, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage unexpected operational issues. The role also involves after-hours support and participation in a 24/7 on-call framework to ensure the safe and efficient execution of LNG operations.

Summary/Objective

Manager LNG Operations activities take place within a highly competitive and fast-changing global market. Success requires agile portfolio management capable of adapting to evolving market conditions, operational constraints, and counterparty requirements. This role serves as a critical interface between feedgas, commercial, trading, shipping, terminal operators, vessel agent, tug services, and tollers to ensure seamless cargo execution, regulatory compliance, and contractual performance. This position combines highly operational responsibilities with commercial exposure and requires responsiveness, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage unexpected operational issues. The role also involves after-hours support and participation in a 24/7 on-call framework to ensure the safe and efficient execution of LNG operations.

Position Description

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• LNG Exporting Business – Commercial Manager
• Participate and assist the LNG team during the discussion and negotiation of annual delivery program (ADP) to ensure alignment of liftings and delivery windows.
• The primary operational interface between feedgas, commercial, trading, terminal, shipping, and regulatory stakeholders to support successful cargo deliveries and lifting programs.
• Manage day-to-day LNG operational activities, including vessel nominations, berth scheduling, loading programs, and cargo documentation.
• Selects and nominates Independent Surveyors at the relevant terminal where applicable.
• Monitor vessel readiness, ETA reporting, pre-arrival requirements, Certificates of Compliance (COC), Ship Shore Compatibility Studies (SSCS), quality vetting requirements, and terminal obligations.
• Ensure timely completion of operational documentation, including customs filings, export declarations, regulatory reporting, surveyor documentation, and cargo records.
• Verify LNG loading and discharge volumes, inventory positions, production data, and operational reports to ensure accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, marine constraints, weather impacts, and scheduling conflicts.
• Participate in emergency response activities, after-hours operational support, and on-call coverage as required to support 24/7 LNG operations.
• Produce regular report on short term LNG supply demand fundamentals and fleet dynamics for analysis and data visualization.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple global time zones.

Position Description Continued

• Proactive Networking and intelligence/Teamwork
• Work closely and communicate well with JERAEA’s business partners related to Freeport LNG Project, especially other Customer at the same LNG facility.
• Work closely and communicate well with other divisions to find the value adds for the company
• Compliance
• Ensure strict compliance with all JERAEA policies, applicable laws, market rules and regulations.

Competencies

• Desire to work in team oriented culture
• Business Acumen
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving and Analytical Sills
• Strategic Thinking
• Self-starter, minimum supervision
• Detail oriented
• Ability to implement enhancing processes to increase efficiency of executing responsibilities
• Discretion and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree /MBA in Business or Finance.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in oil and gas (LNG industry experience not required)
• Prior leadership experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Strong strategic/financial analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel and Business process modeling skills to apply solving business obstacles.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Advanced Excel, Power Point, Word).

JERA Americas does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, JERA Americas shall have no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee.