Commercial Contract Administrator / Sr (Midstream)

Primary purpose:

• As a member of the Commercial Contract Administration group in the KM Midstream organization, the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, system set-up, maintenance, and administration of a wide spectrum of contracts (processing, purchase, sale, transportation, storage, gathering, treating, balancing, etc.) for a variety of product types (gas, condensate, NGLs).

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• This position works closely with Commercial, Legal, Scheduling, Contract Services, Regulatory, IT and Accounting to ensure all contracts are drafted per the term sheet, processed and monitored according to the terms of the contract
• Entry of contractual terms into multiple proprietary computer systems
• Review of contracts to provide feedback to management
• Troubleshoot issues when data does not interface to downstream systems and coordinates resolution with affected stakeholders
• Research and respond timely to internal and external data requests
• Helps coordinate audit requests and provides necessary support to satisfy these requests
• Analyzes specific contracts to satisfy various governmental reporting requirements.
• Problem resolution, project work, and systems testing are required of this position.
• Provides training and assistance to team members and other departments
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy 

Minimum requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communication, or related field.  Minimum of 10 years of work experience in contract administration, scheduling or accounting may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

Experience / specific knowledge:

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience (Contract Administrator) or 8+ years of experience (Sr. Contract Administrator) in the energy industry within the contract administration, scheduling or accounting departments
• Extreme proficiency in written communications to draft complex and non-standard contracts, amendments and exhibits
• Familiarity with NAESB and non-standard contracts with strong emphasis on treating, processing, sales, purchase, transportation, and storage agreements
• Knowledge of gas processing plant transactions and related contractual set up
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to achieve results with accuracy, a sense of urgency, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks under stringent deadlines with an emphasis on organizing and prioritizing workload
• Experience and working knowledge of contract legal terms and general terms and conditions
• Ability to interpret contractual language and discuss the effects with marketing, legal and accounting
• Must be capable of taking lead role with customers and Legal Department on issues affecting contract negotiations and disputes.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to persuasively present ideas and project results to peers and management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Keen analytical skills to successfully troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Ability to document business procedures and system test cases
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with peer departments
• Must be able to work within a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, and focus attention on details
• Occasional overtime may be required during bidweek and while working on major projects.
• Strong aptitude for understanding and working in systems.

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

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