Commercial Operations Specialist
An energy organization is seeking a
Commercial Operations Specialist to support end-to-end coordination of LNG cargo activities and related hydrocarbon sales. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth execution of supply, logistics, and commercial transactions while maintaining strong communication with internal teams and international partners.
Duties:
LNG Logistics & Scheduling- Coordinate long-term and short-term cargo lifting schedules in partnership with global affiliates and terminal operators
- Manage schedule updates, changes, and operational disruptions while maintaining continuous alignment across stakeholders
- Monitor cargo volumes, inventory positions, and operational variances (e.g., fuel, loss, and balancing metrics)
- Ensure contractual obligations are met through timely notices, reporting, and analysis
- Act as a key liaison for cross-regional teams, including participation in regular coordination calls
Hydrocarbon Sales & Allocation- Oversee the scheduling and execution of hydrocarbon product liftings
- Track production volumes and allocate sales across multiple counterparties
- Coordinate transportation logistics and nomination planning
- Partner with finance teams to monitor credit exposure and ensure compliance with payment protections
- Support long-term continuity and efficiency of sales operations
Marine & Cargo Operations
- Track vessel movements, arrival timelines, and pre-arrival requirements
- Coordinate ship compatibility reviews, vetting processes, and documentation readiness
- Support cargo documentation processes, including surveyor report reviews
- Maintain detailed shipment records and assist in demurrage calculations
- Participate in on-call rotations to support urgent operational needs
Commercial Systems & Data Management- Input and maintain transaction data within trading and risk management platforms
- Update forecasts and reconcile actual cargo volumes post-lifting
- Create and validate transaction records for cargoes and logistics services
- Troubleshoot system issues and ensure data accuracy across platforms
General Operations & Reporting- Maintain organized repositories of contracts, correspondence, and operational data
- Support close-out processes for cargoes and shipments
- Assist with internal reporting and stakeholder communications
- Participate in emergency response and business continuity initiatives
Regulatory & Compliance- Ensure timely completion of export filings and regulatory documentation
- Support compliance with applicable energy and trade reporting requirements
- Maintain accurate reporting records and coordinate across internal teams
Required:- Experience in energy, commodities, logistics, or a similar operational environment
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
- Background in LNG, natural gas, or energy trading operations
- Experience with ETRM or comparable systems
- Familiarity with marine logistics, terminal operations, or cargo scheduling
- Exposure to regulatory reporting in energy markets
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
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