26-570.A - Senior ANS Trader

Hilcorp Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

Manage and execute the strategy of moving equity and 3rd party ANS crude from the North Slope through Valdez to market. This role is responsible for all commercial activities required.

Requirements

Ten (10) years minimum experience in marine crude oil.
Five (5) years minimum experience in crude trading.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ANS or Asian markets.
Exceptional ability in developing self-directed teams to meet performance goals.
Exceptional ability in developing team momentum, enthusiasm, and pride in company when accomplishing company goals.
Ability to anticipate approaching problems and establish strategic plans for future success.
Ability to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in regulatory compliance management.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex financial information into an organized and presentable manner.
Outstanding management, administrative, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

Manage the Crude marketing business and have direct responsibility for ANS marketing.
Develop a thorough knowledge of ANS value through an understanding of potential ANS markets, their crude alternatives and values, foreign market alternatives and pricing, shipping cost.
Understand the value of purchasing 3rd party North Slope barrels
Engage with 3rd party producers, and West Coast and foreign markets to negotiate purchases/sales in order to maximize equity value.
Supervise the marine scheduling of crude from Valdez to west Coast and foreign markets.
Capture and document all information required for the transactions and through the accounting process.
Work to charter foreign vessels as required to complement the ATC time chartered Jones Act vessels
Sell to avoid credit losses, avoid Valdez proration of equity barrels, and achieve the highest net-back of sales less transport.
Effectively communicate the market fundamentals, alternatives and pricing to mgmt. and the assets teams
Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
Supports company vision and mission.
Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
Other duties as assigned by management.