Head of Gas Trading

Woodside Energy Ltd • Houston, TX

6d

About The Position

About Woodside
We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.About the RolePosition Business Area: Louisiana LNG
Matrix Entity Supported: Gas & Marketing – LA LNG

Purpose:
Overall accountability to manage and lead Woodside’s Domestic US Gas Trading

Requirements

• Proven experience in a high-volume US Gas Trading environment and in all US derivative hedging instruments
• Be able to demonstrate initiative, tenacity and drive for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to validate and relate exposure and P&L results to commodity market drivers.
• Proficient with Excel formulas, pivot table functionality, and trading database applications.
• Experience with using trade capture systems (Openlink, Hitachi or other)
• Possess strong organizational, communication, and time management skill is critical.
• Demonstrates inclusive, collaborative work behaviours and supports, listens, and respects the diversity and value of ideas from others.
• 15+ years’ relevant experience working in energy trading with a strong understanding of commodity trading, preferably in LNG markets.
• Proven execution of high volumes of US physical and financial gas trading
• Full understanding of the entire North American pipeline and energy grid with focus in gas to LNG export
• Relationships in place throughout the US natural gas complex (physical, financial, transportation, storage)
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Finance, Economics, or other related field and understanding of financial and physical trading instruments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, etc.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Identify, mature and negotiate domestic US gas opportunities.
• Progress long term (up to 20 years) gas sales to execution within Treasury and Legal controls and subject to MOA delegation authorities from the CEO, with the objective of maximizing the net realized value to Woodside
• Monitor key trends and events in North American natural gas markets, including competitive intelligence, M&A activity, and policy/regulatory changes that impact natural gas fundamentals
• Provide explanation and commentary of ETRM Systems and Risk Management methodologies
• Responsible for the management and reporting of US gas profit and loss to senior management
• Oversee the execution of all derivative activity in the US Gas portfolio

Benefits

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive