Commercial Operations Specialist
An energy organization is seeking a Commercial Operations Specialist to support end-to-end coordination of LNG cargo activities and related hydrocarbon sales. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth execution of supply, logistics, and commercial transactions while maintaining strong communication with internal teams and international partners.
Duties:
LNG Logistics & Scheduling
Coordinate long-term and short-term cargo lifting schedules in partnership with global affiliates and terminal operators
Manage schedule updates, changes, and operational disruptions while maintaining continuous alignment across stakeholders
Monitor cargo volumes, inventory positions, and operational variances (e.g., fuel, loss, and balancing metrics)
Ensure contractual obligations are met through timely notices, reporting, and analysis
Act as a key liaison for cross-regional teams, including participation in regular coordination calls
Hydrocarbon Sales & Allocation
Oversee the scheduling and execution of hydrocarbon product liftings
Track production volumes and allocate sales across multiple counterparties
Coordinate transportation logistics and nomination planning
Partner with finance teams to monitor credit exposure and ensure compliance with payment protections
Support long-term continuity and efficiency of sales operations
Marine & Cargo Operations
Track vessel movements, arrival timelines, and pre-arrival requirements
Coordinate ship compatibility reviews, vetting processes, and documentation readiness
Support cargo documentation processes, including surveyor report reviews
Maintain detailed shipment records and assist in demurrage calculations
Participate in on-call rotations to support urgent operational needs
Commercial Systems & Data Management
Input and maintain transaction data within trading and risk management platforms
Update forecasts and reconcile actual cargo volumes post-lifting
Create and validate transaction records for cargoes and logistics services
Troubleshoot system issues and ensure data accuracy across platforms
General Operations & Reporting
Maintain organized repositories of contracts, correspondence, and operational data
Support close-out processes for cargoes and shipments
Assist with internal reporting and stakeholder communications
Participate in emergency response and business continuity initiatives
Regulatory & Compliance
Ensure timely completion of export filings and regulatory documentation
Support compliance with applicable energy and trade reporting requirements
Maintain accurate reporting records and coordinate across internal teams
Required:
Experience in energy, commodities, logistics, or a similar operational environment
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
Background in LNG, natural gas, or energy trading operations
Experience with ETRM or comparable systems
Familiarity with marine logistics, terminal operations, or cargo scheduling
Exposure to regulatory reporting in energy markets
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
HOUAC49
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contract Requirementsunmatched
Data Managementunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
Financeunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)unmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Marine Cargounmatched
Metricsunmatched
Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Natural Gasunmatched
On Callunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Production Volumeunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Reportsunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Operationsunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Transportation and Logisticsunmatched
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