Trading Operations Manager

About the Job

The Trading Operations Manager is responsible for managing natural gas nominations, scheduling, and physical flow operations across pipeline and storage networks. The role pairs day-to-day nominations and imbalance management with Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system input, serves as a key backup for settlement functions, and partners closely with trading, marketing, and middle-office teams. Beyond daily operations, the Scheduler is expected to apply AI and automation tools to streamline routine, repetitive work - improving accuracy and freeing capacity for higher-value tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a proactive, ownership-driven approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced energy trading environment.

Responsibilities

Nominations & Scheduling

• Manage daily nominations and related activities across natural gas pipelines, consistently meeting pipeline cycle deadlines
• Ensure all gas purchased has an applicable delivery point and all gas sold has an applicable supply point
• Enter all pertinent nominations data accurately into the nominations systems maintained by applicable pipeline and point operators
• Report pipeline physical positions to the trading team on a timely basis

Pipeline & Imbalance Management

• Partner with gas marketing to minimize imbalances, communicating proactively as issues arise
• Balance pools and maintain working relationships with pipelines, customers, and their personnel
• Work with settlements on pipeline and storage invoice reconciliation

ETRM System & Operations

• Input operational information into the Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system
• Assist other departments with overall ETRM system input as needed
• Work with middle-office to ensure all physical gas flows are booked correctly into the system

Automation & Back-Office Support

• Apply AI and automation tools to streamline routine, repetitive tasks such as nominations data entry, reconciliation preparation, and routine reporting; improve accuracy and free capacity for higher-value work
• As a key user, partner with relevant teams to develop ETRM capabilities and automate the pipeline nominations process
• Monitor key pipeline electronic bulletin boards (EBBs) for maintenance and critical notices; analyze and report key impacts to the team
• Serve as a key backup for settlement and other back-office functions, including but not limited to invoice validation, volume reconciliation, and statement review, to insure continuity during absences and peak periods
• Additional projects, tasks, and duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5+ years of experience scheduling natural gas along Gulf Coast pipelines
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal), with the ability to engage effectively with individuals and teams across different disciplines and regions
• Team player with the ability to work well in a small-team environment
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, planning, and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize time-sensitive work under firm deadlines
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to use AI and automation tools to simplify or automate routine tasks (e.g., AI assistants, scripting, or workflow automation)
• Proficiency in work-related software applications, including the Microsoft Office suite (with strong Excel skills)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Horizon/Allegro or a comparable ETRM platform
• Experience or knowledge of basic LNG operations
• Experience with Texas Intrastate pipeline scheduling, including DART
• Basic understanding of natural gas market fundamentals (supply/demand balances, regional basis, weather sensitivity, and storage dynamics)
• Familiarity with transport and storage economics and asset optimization
• Basic understanding of risk-management and hedging concepts (position management, mark-to-market, and P&L drivers)
• Awareness of NAESB standards and relevant FERC regulations governing physical gas transactions
• Willingness to learn and back up other key back-office positions, and to develop broader commercial competencies over time

About Our Company

LNG Americas, Inc. manages the LNG Value Chain for SK Innovation E&S, from U.S. upstream development to LNG export. It also serves as the regional base for expansion to Latin America and Europe. SK Innovation E&S is Korea's largest privately-owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) player, with a globally integrated value chain from upstream natural gas fields to midstream LNG regasification terminals and LNG carriers, and to downstream city gas distribution, power generation, and district heating cogeneration businesses in Korea. In addition to the LNG value chain, SK Innovation E&S invests in different growth sectors, including but not limited to: renewables, energy solutions, hydrogen and clean LNG with carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology.

LNG Americas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
• What are your salary expectations for this role?
• When is your earliest available start date?

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77079 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person