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Gas Originator

Location: 

Houston, Texas, US, 77002

Job ID#:  1098
Job Category:  Commercial / Risk
Position Type:  Regular FT

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society.

JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Summary

Summary/Objective

The General Manager, Gas Origination is responsible for delivering customer margin by establishing and expanding Jera’s natural gas presence in the North American gas markets, as well as having relationships with key producers. The role originates, negotiates, and executes term supply, gas transportation, and demand origination opportunities in the assigned NA markets.

Position Description

Essential Functions

  • Identify and assess gas origination opportunities in alignment with company objectives.
  • Help develop and implement gas supply and trading strategies to maximize profitability.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry players, including gas producers, Gas Pipelines, utilities, and market participants.
  • Manage relationships with various trade desks and functional teams to work transactions through the front to back process, while providing excellent client focused service and information flow (i.e., Credit, Legal, Contracts and Compliance / Regulatory).
  • Analyze market trends, supply and demand dynamics, and regulatory changes to make informed decisions around origination effort.
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  • Negotiate gas supply contracts and manage the execution of trades.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the gas portfolio.
  • Stay updated on industry news and market developments to identify emerging opportunities.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results, timely management of deals, and proven contract negotiation skills from initiation to execution.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Description Continued

Competencies

  • Knowledge of US natural gas market, including supply and demand dynamics.
  • Proven track record of successfully originating and executing natural gas transactions.
  • Ability to get things done under the pressure of multiple deadlines.
  • Desire to work in team-oriented culture.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency in market analysis and risk management.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in the energy industry
  • Business Acumen.
  • Ethical Conduct.
  • Problem Solving/Analysis.
  • Discretion and Confidentiality.

 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or another relevant field.
  • Minimum of 10 years in North America natural gas markets including trading, marketing, origination and/or structuring with a track record of adding value through originating commercial delivery and business growth.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Master’s degree preferred.

 

JERA Americas does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, JERA Americas shall have no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

AP/EEO Statement

JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.


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