Job Description

Job Profile Summary

The Commercial Business Specialist will perform an advanced level of work related to nomination, confirmation and scheduling activities for natural gas or natural gas liquids transportation. Lead in the preparation, analysis, interpretation and communication of information from complex contracts. Manage preparation and maintenance of financial models pertaining to natural gas or natural gas liquids commercial activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Manage contract portfolio for assigned producers. Responsibilities may include economic evaluations, contract consolidations, renegotiations and the negotiation of contract terms and provisions as required
Initiate, schedule and monitor daily nominations to maintain pipeline integrity by minimizing Operational Balance Agreement (OBA) and shipper or customer imbalances
Interact with gas control representatives, customers, operators, producers, pipeline companies and others concerning nominations, allocations, billing, imbalances, daily flow and operational orders
Interpret legal documents to ensure compliance with contract terms and state and federal regulations. Ensure compliance with all company standards, tariffs, policies and procedures. Negotiate contract terms and provisions as required
Analyze various business opportunities to assess profitability, returns and economics. Apply standardized financial metrics to evaluate profitability measurements, including return on invested capital, cost of capital and earnings impact
Evaluate financial models and summarize results that simulate gathering, processing, transportation and storage activities for the purpose of forecasting trends related to and including:

Pipeline extensions
Well connects
Gas processing/plant consolidations
Acquisitions
Storage injection/withdrawals
Transmission system operations

Plan and conduct systematic or end-to-end analysis, involving data gathering and validation, to provide recommendations for action concerning:

License and underground gas storage agreements
Contracts
Legal Documents
Allocations
Nominations and confirmations
Measurement discrepancies
Actual Usage – Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM)
Financial forecasts
Price and decline curves
System optimization

Coordinate projects with management, attorneys, auditors, landowners, governmental agencies, traders, gas control reps and/or others

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business administration, accounting or an equivalent combination of formal education and the following job related knowledge or experience:

Work Experience

Experience in contract and scheduling related experience in the oil and gas industry of eight or more years is typical for attaining this level
Experience analyzing and resolving issues and/or questions concerning scheduling, nominations, balancing and allocations
Experience with developing, validating and maintaining data related to financial forecasts, models and statistics
Experience with contracts and lease agreements, property/land records, legal descriptions, real estate definitions, industry and governmental regulations and plats
Experience related to:

Energy industry economics
Financial risk management
Commodity marketing
Contract administration/analyses
Communication/interpersonal skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skills in: computer/software and hardware applications (not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint or Outlook)
Skills in: interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external business partners at all levels
Skills in: strategic and critical thinking
Ability to: utilize and apply skills related to basic math, algebra and statistical formulas
Ability to: read and interpret applicable contracts, agreements, reports, statements, invoices, confirmations, correspondence, tariffs, government regulations, industry standards, financial data, electronic bulletin board communications and company policies and procedures
Ability to: maintain the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information
Ability to: independently perform duties and manage multiple projects under time constraints and competing deadlines
Ability to: utilize excel advanced formulas, pivot tables, graphs and add-ins