Director- Gas Marketing & Operations
Tallgrass
Lead gas marketing & ops, managing cash trading, scheduling, and market strategy
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Lakewood, CO
Office Full-Time
Company Size
888 Employees
Service Specialisms
Pipeline Services
Energy Infrastructure
Natural Gas Storage
Operations & Maintenance
Energy Transportation
Engineering
Project Management
Construction
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Natural Gas Transportation
Crude Oil Transportation
Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Hydrogen Production
Renewable Energy
Solar
Wind
Role
What you would be doing
cash trading
risk analysis
economic optimization
regulatory compliance
deal sourcing
team leadership
- Bring leadership & experience within the cash trading gas team. Create vision and set clear goals based on that vision. Guide and oversee day-to-day goals and initiatives and put staff in the best spots to succeed
- Assist in developing, discussing and analyzing profit / loss and risk / reward transactions
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance
- Manage cash trading team to optimize daily economics around gas transportation and gas storage positions
- Ensure Legal & Regulatory compliance with all rules and regulations and navigate the compliance of an Affiliated Marketer
- Leverage high-impact relationships with natural gas producers & end-users, driving deals that enhance the company's supply portfolio and market presence
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- Run look-back economics on transactions to better enhance future decision making
- Recruit & manage Sr/Lead Representative of Gas Scheduling and develop coverage rotations and operational best practices
What you bring
10+ years
bachelor's
ms office
gas markets
negotiation
team player
- Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- Knowledge of various North America natural gas markets, including Rockies, Appalachia, Western and Midcontinent
- Team player able to communication market knowledge & market information to others.
- Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- A minimum of 10+ years direct work experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree.
- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
- Experience building a book of business.
- Willingness and ability to travel for customer visits & industry events
- Willingness to go the extra mile—literally and figuratively—in pursuing new business and maintaining valuable relationships nationwide.
- Fundamental knowledge of physical natural gas infrastructure and gas operations.
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
- Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully
- Will work non-traditional hours as needed during storms & abnormal business conditions
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Deep understanding of natural gas market structures.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
- Lead by example, demonstrating a tireless work ethic and a results-driven approach that inspires the team to achieve aggressive growth targets.
- Ability to travel +/- 10% of the time interfacing with clients and customers, internal & external.
- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
- Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
- 10+ years of in-depth, hands-on experience in natural gas origination with a demonstrated history of successfully negotiating and managing complex gas supply and sale contracts across various U.S. markets.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Direct experience with energy futures, swaps, options and other industry hedging activities.
- Candidates will have the opportunity to work from Tallgrass current office locations (Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Leawood, KS; Denver, CO) will be given preference; remote will be considered for exceptional circumstances
- Work with Sr Director on forward hedging decisions and execution and have familiarity with financial transactions and converting financial positions to physical positions
- Intermediate/Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability and experience to negotiate common industry agreements: PPA’s, AMA’s, Tolling, Transportation & Storage contracts
- A determined team player who thrives in high-pressure environments and excels at communicating complex market dynamics to drive deal execution.
- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
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Security clearance- must clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including credit report
Company
Overview
10K Miles
Pipeline Network
Operates over 10,000 miles of pipelines for crude oil and natural gas.
700 Miles
2023 Expansion
Added nearly 700 miles of pipeline via the Ruby Pipeline acquisition in 2023.
10%
National Energy Share
Handles approximately 10% of U.S. energy transport infrastructure.
$311M-$869M
Annual Revenue
Generates annual revenues ranging from $311 million to $869 million.
- Operates a national footprint with regional presence through offices in Denver, Houston, and the Kansas City area.
- Provides critical energy infrastructure, including FERC-regulated pipelines, storage facilities, terminals, and processing plants.
- Developed innovative projects such as converting pipelines for COâ‚‚ or hydrogen transport and establishing a major sustainable aviation fuel joint venture.
- Maintains large crude oil storage capacity across key terminals.
- We challenge the status quo to create smarter energy solutions.
- We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
- We foster a culture of teamwork and respect.
- We prioritize the safety of our people, operations, and the environment.
- We strive for excellence in all that we do.
2050
Net Zero Emissions Target
The company aims to achieve net zero emissions by the year 2050, demonstrating a long-term commitment to combating climate change.
- Implementing carbon capture technologies and sustainable energy solutions.
- Investing in renewable energy and low-carbon technologies.
- Engaging in energy efficiency programs to reduce operational footprint.
30% Female Leadership
Gender Diversity Goal
Targeting 30% female representation in leadership roles by 2025.
- Providing mentorship and development programs aimed at underrepresented groups.
- Setting measurable diversity goals to track progress and ensure accountability.
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