Specialist - Commercial Optimization

Summary The Specialist-Commercial Optimization is vital to ensuring 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 to power generators, city gates, transportation customers, purchases, and sales. It bridges the gap between our nomination system, Statement of Operating Conditions, and the language negotiated and executed in our Agreements by monitoring zonal receipt and delivery maximums, individual meter maximums, Interruptible rights on Firm Agreements, authorized overrun, alternate dates for Priority of Service, imbalance fees and tolerances, contracts in Evergreen status, and waiving of fees. The job ensures system reliability, accurate accounts receivable/payable, strengthens customer relationships, and supports 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 value associated with various services. Create and maintain tracking tools to ensure customers abide by the language in their agreements. Direct communication 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 detail for new proposals. Verify accurate storage position associated with utilization of third‑party storage agreements. Work closely with the Accounting team to ensure accurate invoicing and true‑up when necessary. Work closely with Business Analyst team to automate data collection and verify accuracy. Possess working knowledge of the Texas Intrastate pipeline system. Requirements Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Bachelor’s degree in related field or experience in lieu of degree with a high school diploma or equivalent. 1-2+ years directly related experience in 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: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 0‑2 years of relevant experience. Specialist/Analyst: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2‑5 years of relevant experience. Senior Specialist/Analyst: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5‑8 years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, 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, detail‑oriented. Ability to organize, perform, and prioritize various functions in a fast‑paced environment meeting time‑sensitive deadlines. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Usually normal office working conditions. Must be able to 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/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, extreme temperatures, loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Energy Transfer LP