Natural Gas Trader

Chevron•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Supply and Trading (S&T) is the commercial link to the market for Upstream and Downstream & Chemicals (DS&C). S&T applies its knowledge of commodity markets, the well-head to customer value chain and transportation logistics in the crude, gas, and refined products markets to maximize the value of enterprise assets, enable the commercial success of Upstream and DS&C, and trade for profit. S&T buys, sells, and supplies crude oil, refined products, natural gas, and gas liquids to support Chevron's crude and gas production operations and its refining and marketing network. S&T integrates enterprise-wide supply and trading capabilities to capture commercial opportunities across the entire value chain through commercial functional excellence. Traders in Gas Supply and Trading (GSAT) Americas are responsible for generating Natural Gas trading earnings through advanced insights into market fundamentals and analytics while effectively managing risk. The natural gas team is active in the U.S. Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Texas/Permian, Mid Continent/ Rockies and West markets. We are currently seeking a high-energy professional who is results-focused with sound business and trading acumen to join our dynamic organization as a Natural Gas Trader with a focus on both physical and financial markets. Ideal candidates should be natural team players, eager to learn and grow, and have an eye for innovation and continuous improvement. Chevron provides an outstanding culture, inclusive leadership, career growth opportunities, and the tools for success – you bring the Human Energy™! This position of Natural Gas Trader will be part of a fully integrated team including originators, analysts, and schedulers located in Houston.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the US natural gas market
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of physical trading and/or financial trading in US natural gas markets
Flexibility and availability to execute 24/7 trading activities
Team player and ability to work in fast-paced environment
Firm understanding of risk management
Excellent communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Digital mindset and innovative thinker
Desire to grow in the trading organization
Believe in getting results the right way

Nice To Haves

Experience trading in the Texas market
Experience using Open Link’s Endur trade capture system
Technical and fundamental analysis experience.

Responsibilities

Identify and execute for-profit trades related to Chevron Natural Gas assets
Develop physical and financial trading strategies
Demonstrate strong discipline in position development and risk management
Work closely with originators to identify, evaluate and negotiate structured trading opportunities
Engage with industry experts and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
Have a strong understanding of underlying markets, ability to evaluate trends and share point of view with broader Team
Provide visible leadership by working with team members in the development of regional and global trading strategies for short to long term time horizons.
Communicate market strategy, transactions, position, and operational requirements to team and supporting staff
Ensure all trading activities are conducted within appropriate delegations of authority and conform with Risk Manual Guidelines and controls
Is considered as subject matter expert within Chevron and the industry in area of responsibility
Possess thorough understanding of the CFTC/FERC regulatory framework as applicable to the North American Natural Gas market