Natural Gas Supply Manager

Overview HF Sinclair is seeking a Natural Gas Supply Manager based in Dallas, TX. The Natural Gas Supply Manager manages a team that is responsible for the development of the functional strategy and leads others to resolve unique problems. Utilizing expertise and in-depth knowledge of the discipline, the manager advises on long‑term projects to provide those plants with both electrical and natural gas energy. Responsibilities Manages the team responsible for negotiating and maintaining both term and spot natural gas purchases and related energy products as applicable to ensure supply reliability and optimize the energy balance across all refinery and plant systems Manages procurement strategies for natural gas supply, transportation capacity, and other complementary feedstocks that support refinery operations Manages and develops the commercial strategy for natural gas and power supply to (and in some cases from) the refineries, including long‑term asset development opportunities and commercial arrangements Manages and develops the strategy and negotiates the purchase of natural gas and natural gas transportation for all HFS plants in the USA Reviews refinery, RDU, co‑gen and hydrogen plant usage daily and adjusts purchases based on usage, with various marketing companies in various locations, ensuring all purchases and sales of gas are fully documented and summarized for accounting and billing purposes Builds consensus on strategy and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services Manages key stakeholders to identify, negotiate and implement commercial opportunities Calls on existing and prospective customers and builds business relationships, recommending and initiating the establishment of new alternate supply points Develops purchase and transportation agreements for various Company entities as needed Monitors purchases and determines growth opportunities Evaluates market options and makes strategy and hedging recommendations Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices for improvement Works with management to develop commercial talent Liaises with Refineries, Planning and Optimization and Contracts & Pricing to ensure efficient completion of contracts Develops economic and risk analysis of energy availability for the plants Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time by the employee’s sole and complete discretion. Personal / Professional Attributes Self‑starter with drive and ability to achieve planned objectives Strong creative, strategic, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills Excellent interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view Ability to create mutual respect with peers and a positive work environment, perform a variety of assignments as related to assigned product, and multi‑task Experience A minimum of 10 years of Natural Gas Supply and Marketing, Business Development, Power Supply, and Financial Analysis in the Oil and Gas industry is required. High‑level understanding of Refinery operations is an asset. Preferred Experience Natural gas and power experience required; refinery, gas plant, co‑gen or solar experience preferred Strong working knowledge of the mid‑Continent, Southwest and Pacific Northwest gas markets Experience with Microsoft products and general SAP end‑user experience Education A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business or a technical discipline is required. MBA preferred. Required Skills Ability to lead and direct a group of employees. Proven leadership skills including mentoring, decision making, and delegation and motivating others. Strong negotiating, interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to work independently or on teams. Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations. Preferred Skills A significant amount of experience in the energy industry is preferred. A good understanding of refined product marketing, as well as refining and marketing economics. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility Responsible for the supervision of a minimum of 1 employee. Work Conditions Office based with up to 40% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment including chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks and rotating equipment. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions. Physical Requirements Job conditions require sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, perceiving color differences. Job conditions may require standing, walking, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, lifting and/or carrying up to 10lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 10lbs, climbing up to 3ft, and the ability to wear personal protective equipment and a respirator during emergency situations as needed (beards not permitted). Benefits Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time‑Off 401(k) Retirement Plan with match Educational Reimbursement Parental Bonding Time Employee Discounts Equal Opportunity Employer HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr HF Sinclair