Trader

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Energy Transfer is a large company recognized by Forbes, dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. They are committed to inspiring employees to create superior value for customers, investors, and the community, with long-standing commitments to various charitable causes. The company offers industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities. This specific role is for a Natural Gas Trader responsible for managing the physical and financial natural gas portfolio across the Texas region, optimizing the company's pipeline and storage assets, executing trading strategies, and supporting commercial growth. The Trader will collaborate with scheduling, analytics, and leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and profitable asset utilization while maintaining strong market relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
2 - 5 years of natural gas trading, marketing, or commercial experience within the energy sector.
Strong understanding of natural gas fundamentals and regional supply/demand drivers
Strong understanding of pipeline and storage infrastructure
Strong understanding of physical and financial trading instruments
Strong understanding of price-risk management and derivatives
Strong understanding of transportation logistics and scheduling concepts

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute commercial strategies that create measurable value.
Experience with commercial modeling (Excel), discounted cash flow analysis, and statistical evaluation.
Established network of industry contacts across producers, marketers, utilities, and counterparties.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to operate in fast-moving markets.

Responsibilities

Optimize ET’s natural gas pipeline and storage assets through effective physical trading and scheduling alignment.
Execute financial hedges and futures positions to manage exposure and support portfolio strategy.
Identify and capture value through market structure, transportation optionality, and regional supply/demand dynamics.
Participate in daily commercial meetings, providing clear market insights and position updates.
Negotiate spot and term natural gas purchase and sales agreements with producers, marketers, utilities, and industrial customers.
Structure transactions that align with ET’s asset capabilities, risk parameters, and commercial objectives.
Ensure all commercial activity adheres to internal controls, credit requirements, and compliance standards.
Monitor regional and national market trends, pricing hubs, weather patterns, and regulatory developments to inform trading decisions.
Work closely with scheduling and analytics teams to understand pipeline constraints, flow capabilities, storage positions, and operational limitations.
Maintain a clear and consistent point of view on market fundamentals impacting ET profitability.
Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with counterparties and industry participants.
Originate new opportunities that enhance ET’s asset value and expand the commercial footprint.
Represent ET professionally in market discussions, conferences, and industry engagements.
Uphold ET’s standards for safety, integrity, and operational excellence in all commercial activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to enhancements in trading processes, analytics, and commercial systems.
Perform additional responsibilities or special projects as assigned.