Commercial Analyst / Manager IC (Houston, TX)

Overview

Manage commercial pipeline interconnect projects and negotiate agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• tariff knowledge
• project coordination
• agreement negotiation
• commercial management
• reporting tracking

Tasks

-Develop working knowledge of KM pipeline tariffs impacting Interconnect projects such as gas quality standards and facility cost recovery mechanisms -Drive the successful completion of assigned projects through a combination of independent work and analysis, effective coordination with diverse KM stakeholder groups, and successful negotiation of Interconnect Agreements with third party customers. -The Commercial Analyst/Manager of Business Development will be responsible for the commercial management of pipeline interconnect projects in KM’s Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines business segment. KM operates 17 separate FERC-regulated interstate pipeline and storage companies with approximately 50,000 miles pipe and extensive underground storage facilities -Track details and status of projects for intra- and inter-departmental reporting and management presentations

Requirements

• ms office
• bachelor’s
• master’s
• 3+ years
• gas ops
• contract negotiation

What You Bring

-Well-developed oral and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills -Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies -Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with a strong focus on commercial performance and strategic growth -Ability to organize, establish and maintain filing and record keeping systems -Organizational skills, problem solving skills, and strong attention to detail -Ability to prepare reports from electronic data and various sources -Ability to read and comprehend contracts and facilitate change tracking and collaboration amongst stakeholders -Good interpersonal communication skills and act as a liaison/coordinator between external customers and internal commercial, legal, project management, operations, and engineering -Must be self-motivated, have a high degree of initiative, and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction once fully proficient -Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities -Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook -The ideal candidate will have previous experience drafting and negotiating agreements, resolving any differences and discrepancies in such negotiations, and have general knowledge in natural gas pipeline operations, regulations and FERC oversight and be able to effectively manage relationships by answering questions and explaining processes to customers, ranging from major interstate pipeline customers to small, independent customers -Master’s Degree (preferred) -Bachelor’s Degree (required), studies in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting, or Finance -Greater than three (3) years’ experience in the natural gas industry preferably in business development, marketing, operations, engineering, regulatory, project management, contract management or similar role

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Benefits

-Paid Bus Pass or Parking -401(k) Savings Plans -Competitive wages; job level and salary commensurate with experience and skill sets -Retirement Plan -Bonus Program -Paid Time Off -Paid Holidays -Comprehensive Medical/Rx and Dental Plans

About Kinder Morgan, Inc.

-Pioneered the MLP structure to grow rapidly. -Functions as a toll‑road for energy: fee‑based transport and storage of natural gas, crude, refined products, and CO₂. -Its four core segments—Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals and CO₂—span diverse energy needs. -Annually transports ~2.1 million barrels/day of petroleum products. -Projects range from traditional pipelines to CO₂‑enhanced oil recovery. -Notable history includes a 2014 full merger of multiple units into a single public firm and big-ticket acquisitions. -Also owns Tennessee Gas Pipeline and Plantation Pipeline, linking Gulf, coastal, and inland U.S. markets. -Distinctive facts: led by a $1‑salary chairman model, publishes its budget publicly and runs vessels via Jones Act fleet. -Backlog includes ~$8 b natural gas projects, fueling expansion tied to AI, data centers, LNG, and industrial demand.

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