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 Manager, Commercial Operations
Location: Houston  
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department: Crude Oil Exports US 

Is this position safety sensitive: No 

For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com

At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges. 

About the Opportunity

Gibson Energy is expanding its Gateway crude export platform to meet growing customer demand, increased throughput, and rising operational complexity. Reporting to the Vice President, Crude Oil Exports, the Manager, Commercial Operations, will lead execution across scheduling, logistics, and commercial integration.

This is a high-impact senior level role accountable for optimizing terminal performance, delivering exceptional customer service, and driving long-term EBITDA growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead Gateway commercial operations, including pipeline and marine scheduling, logistics coordination, and terminal execution
• Supervise scheduling team and manage pipeline, tank, and vessel movements
• Optimize loading windows, tank utilization, and terminal throughput, including multiple crude grades and fungible system opportunities
• Oversee quantity and quality management, ensuring compliance with crude specifications and resolving customer support and resource requirements
• Support time and accurate volumetrics, ticketing, BOLs, reconciliations, and reporting
• Perform economic analysis to support commercial decisions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, trading, operations, and engineering
• Maintain strong customer and external stakeholder relationships
• Champion EH&S and ensure safe, compliant operations

Success in This Role Will Be Measured By

• Throughput & Utilization: Increased vessel loading efficiency and terminal utilization rates
• Schedule Reliability: On-time execution of pipeline receipts and vessel loadings
• EBITDA Contribution: Identification and execution of incremental commercial opportunities (e.g., loading window optimization, new marketing opportunities with trading team)
• Quality Performance: Ensure zero quality incidents and timely resolution of customer inquiries
• Marine Risk Management: Minimize vessel demurrage, improve laytime performance, and support customer reverse lightering and disport requirements
• Systems and Data: Timely and accurate volumetrics, reconciliations, and reporting
• Customer Satisfaction: Strong feedback and retention across key accounts
• Team Effectiveness: Scheduling team performance, coverage, and capability development
• Safety Performance: Full compliance with EH&S standards and incident-free operations

What You Bring to the Role

• 15+ years of experience in crude oil logistics, marketing, refining, or midstream operations
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field
• Deep understanding of the global crude oil value chain and export logistics
• Expertise in pipeline scheduling, marine operations, and terminal operations
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management capability

Working Conditions

• Office work environment
• Periodic travel to company / customer locations within Canada and the United States
• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy's Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, driver's license verification, credit check and a criminal history check.

Why You'll Love Working at Gibson 

For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people - those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. Working at Gibson is an opportunity to be part of a place where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to do their best work. Here's what sets us apart: 

• A competitive Total Rewards packagethat truly values your contributions. 
• Employer contributions to your 401k because we believe in your future. 
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits, with industryleadingcoverage for mental health and family planning - ensuring you and your loved ones thrive. 
• Generous time offto rest, recharge and live life to the fullest.
• An incredible work environment and culturewhere your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way. 

Gibson Energy Inc. ("Gibson" or the "Company") is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion. 

Gibson Energy operates through two main segments: 

1. Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. 
2. Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products. 

Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties. 

Our Values, The Gibson Way 

The Gibson Way is how we succeed together. We believe in the power of both 'We' (collectively working together) and "I" (contributing individually) to achieve our shared goals. 

The 'We & I' play a very important role in our success! 

• Contribute & Add Value Everyday 
• Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient 
• Stay Focused & Open-Minded 
• Work it Out & Do it Together 

This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here:The Gibson Way  

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