Lead Specialist - Pipeline Business Development

NuStar Energy•Dallas, TX

43d

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to support the broader business development organization through a variety of key influences including but not limited to optimization, project management, and analysis. This role is critical in shaping and leading strategies that maximize profitability, enhance competitive positioning, and deliver value across our vast pipelines network. Qualified candidates must be a self-starter, have a strong work ethic, and work with minimal supervision. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task is very important as this role will take part in a variety of needs, regions, and commodities. This hire should utilize entrepreneurial and critical thinking skills in broad-based economic analysis with the influence and understanding of external market factors upon the organization, or for activities related to financial structuring, providing critical market intelligence, data-driven reporting, and dynamic support. It will be important for this role to collaborate cross functionally to identify opportunities, streamline analytics and industry insights, and implement impactful initiatives. This is a high-visibility role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.:

Requirements

BS degree in Finance/Business/Accounting/Engineering or other related discipline.
8+ Years of relevant experience
2+ years in US midstream and/ or petroleum fuels business with an understanding of the macro/micro environment.
Overall understanding of the US refined products and/or crude oil business including supply, trading, logistics and operations.
Proficiency in financial modeling of capital projects and acquisition targets.
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to analyze data, identify trends, draw conclusions, and presents findings/recommendations.
Demonstrated leadership capability and an eagerness to creatively improve approaches and seek value generation
Strong communication skills, both for internal and external counterparts

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or other post-graduate education preferred

Responsibilities

Business Analytics & Improvement: Work closely with accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, identify trends in variances and make recommendations for financial improvement and optimization to management. Perform detailed variance analysis of actual financial results versus plan, forecast, and key performance metrics to share and leverage throughout the Pipelines organization.
Data Collection and Analysis: Gathering, analyzing, and organizing data related to pipeline commercial operations, including financial, operational, and regulatory information with regards to blending programs. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance management reporting.
Opportunity & Financial Modeling: Conduct financial modeling to support strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, capital investments, growth & optimization projects, and market expansions.
Industry & Regulatory Updates: Monitoring and analyzing market trends and regulatory shifts (such as FERC regulations, Alternative Compliance trends, Regulatory and Renewable programs) identifying potential impacts, and developing solutions, improvements, and avenues for growth for, and/or with consideration to, compliance.
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with internal teams, external stakeholders, and leadership personnel to ensure effective communication and information sharing. Working collaboratively cross functionally to ensure accuracy, inclusion, and strategic alignment.
Project Support: Supporting various pipeline projects, including new construction, expansions, and maintenance, by providing data analysis, regulatory, and development support. Additionally, support business development in project pursuits as a consultant around compliance, credits, attributes, and other compliance related value drivers.
Business Development: Collaborate with business development professionals for continued improvement and growth throughout the pipeline systems.
Growth: Collaborate with Operations, Commercial Business Development, Finance, and the broader Sunoco LP teams to oversee the implementation of approved capital growth projects, regulated asset improvement pursuits, and day-to-day management.

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