Commercial Operations Specialist

Burnett Specialists

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Data Management, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Emergency Response, Finance, Forecasting, Identify Issues, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Marine Cargo, Metrics, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, Natural Gas, On Call, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Production Control, Production Volume, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Risk Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Schedule Development, Support Documentation, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Transportation and Logistics

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

13 days ago

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

Commercial Operations Specialist

Burnett Specialists

Houston, TX

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