Marathon Petroleum

Trader – Natural Gas

LocationSan Antonio, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Position Summary:

This is a Trader role within the larger Power & Natural Gas Team. The employee will be will be tasked with sourcing competitively priced power/natural gas to MPC’s assets using arbitrage strategies, hedging techniques, and identifying discretionary trading opportunities within MPC’s established risk policy. Knowledge of physical gas flow and markets will be critical to the success of this position. This position will report to the Supply & Trading Director.

Key Responsibilities* Develops and implements natural gas supply sourcing strategies for area(s) of geographic responsibility.
Manages souring and trading activity to given performance metrics that plays an integral role in the team P&L responsibility
Identify ,and execute upon, arbitrage opportunities using storage, pipeline capacity, and physical or financial trading tools
Continuously reviews market conditions and the short-term supply and sales plans; articulates, recommends, and implements changes to optimize overall value to MPC
Recommends, initiates, negotiations, (and in some cases) executes the purchase, exchange, and sale contracts that maximize economic benefits to the company
Builds and maintains internal and external relationships with counterparties and business partners
Prepares periodic market reports that articulate supply/demand, competitive developments, and supports Point of View (POV)
Collaborates with the value chain and various members of the extended business team (Credit, Legal, Accounting, etc.) to stay abreast of trading, logistical and financial activity, meet regulatory requirements, prepare contracts, address information queries, and develop acquisition/sales strategies to achieve optimum value.
Participates in the negotiation or development of commercial resolutions impacting trading desk (e.g., disputes, claims, etc.).
Manages basis commodity exposure and/or physical inventory position to maximize market structure value within operational constraints in collaboration with Refining, Scheduling, and Finance groups within assigned area.
Optimizes transportation and storage asset utilization, while managing costs and maximizing economic benefit in collaboration with key stakeholders with a focus on short term.

Education and Experience* Bachelor’s degree required

Three (3) or more years of experience in Trading or Marketing including profit/loss responsibility for Product Trading, Contract Negotiation and Scheduling (rail, truck, vessel and pipe)

Skills

Accountability

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Contract Management

Customer-Focused

Data Analysis

Decision Making

Entrepreneurship

Leadership &

Mentoring

Marketing Strategies

Negotiation

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Location: San Antonio, TX

Relocation: Available Travel: ~5% This position is part of a job family with multiple grade levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

San Antonio, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00015391

Location Address:

19100 Ridgewood Pkwy

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.


If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.


Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

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