Specialist - Commercial Optimization

Job Description - Specialist — Commercial Optimization (2610002098) Energy Transfer values all employees who make our growth and success possible. We offer industry‑leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities. Come join our award‑winning 12,000‑strong organization as we fuel the world and each other! Summary The Specialist – Commercial Optimization ensures we meet the Commercial Optimization goal of filling our Intrastate pipeline system with the highest return possible while upholding contractual commitments. The role maintains spreadsheets capturing executed value of services provided to power generators, city gates, transportation customers, purchases, and sales. The Specialist bridges the gap between our nomination system, Statement of Operating Conditions, and the language negotiated and executed in Agreements by monitoring zonal receipt and delivery maximums, individual meter maximums, Interruptible rights on Firm Agreements, Authorized Overrun, alternate dates for purposes of Priority of Service, imbalance fees and tolerances, contracts in Evergreen status, and the waiving of fees. The job maintains system reliability, contributes to accuracy in accounts receivable and payable, strengthens customer relationships, and provides support for accurate tracking and billing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Read and interpret new and existing transportation, purchase, and/or sales agreements. Maintain and update a list of customers with no‑notice interruptible pricing. Work alongside contracts and the Commercial team to distribute no‑notice interruptible pricing to specified customers. Create and maintain several comprehensive spreadsheets to capture the value associated with various services provided by the pipelines. Create and maintain tracking tools to ensure customers abide by the language contained in their executed agreements. Directly communicate with third‑party customers and act as our customer service representative. Verify volumes directly with operations, gas control, and/or measurement through monitoring SCADA and FlowCal. Work closely with the Commercial team to provide backup detail associated with new transportation, purchase, and/or sales proposals. Verify accurate reflection of storage position associated with the utilization of third‑party storage agreements. Work closely with the Accounting team to ensure accurate invoicing of agreements and true‑up when necessary. Work closely with the Business Analyst team to automate data collection and verify accuracy. Have a working knowledge of the Texas Intrastate pipeline system. Requirements Education and or experience, knowledge, skills & abilities: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or experience in lieu of a degree with a high school diploma or equivalent. 1–2+ years directly related experience in either natural gas scheduling or other natural gas business activities of marketing or purchasing. Working knowledge of Texas Intrastate pipeline infrastructure. Effective time management, organizational, and leadership skills. Self‑motivated, self‑starter, sense of urgency, personable, well‑organized. Good organizational and planning skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level: Associate/Analyst level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 0–2 years of relevant job‑related experience. Specialist/Analyst level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2–5 years of relevant job‑related experience. Senior Specialist/Analyst level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5–8 years of relevant job‑related experience. Preferred Qualifications Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high skill set in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience in SCADA, Tableau, and Quorum Products or Messenger Plus. Background in natural gas service products, pipeline operations, pipeline scheduling, and accounting. Self‑starter able to work with minimal supervision and detail oriented. Ability to organize, perform, and prioritize various functions in a fast‑paced environment meeting time‑sensitive deadlines. Working Conditions Normal office working conditions. Must remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Occasional visits to industrial or manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment. Location Primary Location: United States – TX – Houston Other Locations: United States – TX – Dallas Work Site: 1300 Main St., Houston, TX 77002 Position Details Schedule: Regular Full‑time Travel: Yes, about 5% of the time Equal Opportunity Statement Energy Transfer is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. To view a notice describing federal equal opportunity laws, see the internal notice. If a medical condition or disability requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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