Senior Natural Gas Originator

Position Summary The Natural Gas Originator builds and manages the physical commercial platform that supports MPC’s natural gas trading and supply strategy. This role focuses on securing gas supply, valuing existing assets, and developing the infrastructure positions and counterparty relationships that create long‑term commercial optionality for the trading desk. The originator operates at the intersection of physical markets, contract negotiation, and asset economics – translating deep market knowledge into structured supply agreements, transportation positions, and storage arrangements that the desk can actively monetize. Beyond individual transactions, this position plays a strategic role in asset valuation, contract development, and long‑term commercial positioning. A near‑term priority is renegotiating supply, transportation, and storage contracts approaching expiration and maximizing the value of MPC’s existing natural gas asset base. Key Objective & Responsibilities Primary Objective: Identify, value, and secure high‑value natural gas supply, transportation, and storage positions that drive incremental commercial value through MPC’s existing asset base and enhance the trading desk’s overall market position. Identify and evaluate new opportunities across markets by analyzing fundamentals, regulations, infrastructure, and competitive dynamics. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance market presence and uncover long‑term partnership opportunities. Lead the creation and execution of commercially viable deals aligned with strategic and risk frameworks, coordinating across legal, credit, and trading functions. Ensure all activities comply with internal policies and maintain transparency through documentation, reporting, and risk mitigation. Align with internal teams on supply, logistics, and capital planning to ensure cohesive execution and strategic consistency. Work with trading and origination teams to assess impacts, manage exposures, and refine strategies across financial and physical positions. Leverage market knowledge and relationships to anticipate shifts and shape organizational positioning in dynamic environments. Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree required. Five (5) or more years of experience in origination, supply, trading, or commercial development, with demonstrated expertise in physical natural gas markets including supply contract negotiation, transportation and storage economics, and producer or midstream relationship management. Location Locations: Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Findlay, OH. Estimated travel: up to 25% at times. Relocation: Available. Benefits Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching program, paid parental leave, educational reimbursement, and a discretionary company‑sponsored annual bonus program. EEO Statement Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company‑sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability. We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr 4520 Marathon Petroleum Logistics Services LLC