Texas Intrastate Gas Trading & Optimization Director

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a senior commercial professional to manage and grow the Texas Intrastate gas trading and optimization book. You will lead trading, hedging, and relationship efforts to maximize value of the system, with collaboration across Business Development and Marketing.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years of industry experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and knowledge of Texas Intrastate operations. This on-site role is based in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressively responsible industry experience with term physical and financial positions in natural gas.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communications skills are essential.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Trade gas daily, monthly and term to optimize the Texas Intrastate system and capture locational and time spreads.
• Utilize fundamental analysis to manage transportation and storage hedges to maximize revenue.
• Develop effective internal and external relationships to ensure pipeline operations and new marketing opportunities.
• Maintains awareness of changing market conditions, developments, and competitor strategies.
• Participates in development of business plans, earnings, forecasts and gross margin budget.
• Work with Business Development and Marketing to expand the Intrastate System and trading strategies.
• Develop and grow the team and personnel planning for system growth and succession.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer relationships

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Finance or Engineering

Job description

Kinder Morgan is seeking a senior commercial professional to manage and grow the Texas Intrastate gas trading and optimization book. You will lead trading, hedging, and relationship efforts to maximize value of the system, with collaboration across Business Development and Marketing.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years of industry experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and knowledge of Texas Intrastate operations. This on-site role is based in Houston, TX.