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ConocoPhillips

Natural Gas Storage Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

Job Summary ConocoPhillips is seeking a highly motivated Natural Gas Storage Trader to join its North America Gas and Power business. This position is responsible for managing and optimizing a ...

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Optimize the use of transportation, storage, and other commercial tools to support portfolio ... Strong understanding of natural gas supply, transportation, storage, and sales activities.

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Track physical gas movements, storage activity, and imbalance positions. * Coordinate with pipeline ... Natural gas scheduling exposure. * Knowledge of North American pipeline operations and ...

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Natural Gas Storage Trader

ConocoPhillips

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

ConocoPhillips rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 86 rated oil and gas companies

Job description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.
Who We Are
We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values - safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business - but not at all costs. We believe it's not just what we do - it's how we do it - that sets us apart.
Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
ConocoPhillips is seeking a highly motivated Natural Gas Storage Trader to join its North America Gas and Power business. This position is responsible for managing and optimizing a portfolio of natural gas storage assets across the Lower 48 United States. The successful candidate will combine commercial acumen, market expertise, and disciplined risk management to maximize the value of storage assets while supporting broader trading and marketing objectives.
This role requires deep knowledge of North American natural gas markets, storage and transportation infrastructure, and physical and financial trading strategies. The individual will work closely with commercial, risk, compliance, legal, and operations teams to identify opportunities, execute transactions, and ensure adherence to governance and regulatory requirements.
Position Overview
Your responsibilities may include:
Trading and Risk Management
  • Manage and optimize forward basis and time-spread positions associated with the storage asset portfolio.
  • Develop and execute trading strategies to achieve profit and loss targets while maintaining compliance with applicable risk limits.
  • Monitor market fundamentals, supply and demand trends, storage inventories, transportation constraints, and regional pricing dynamics.
  • Evaluate market opportunities and execute transactions that generate risk-adjusted returns.
  • Apply disciplined risk management practices to ensure compliance with delegated trading authorities and risk policies.

Storage Asset Optimization
  • Maximize value from storage assets through physical and financial optimization strategies.
  • Identify and capture market opportunities in forward and prompt markets.
  • Provide commercial input regarding storage acquisition requirements and optimization opportunities across regional trading teams.
  • Partner with physical trading teams to enhance portfolio performance and operational flexibility.

Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with customers, counterparties, and market participants.
  • Collaborate with Physical Traders, Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Settlements, and Operations teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Support franchise growth through customer engagement, market intelligence, and commercial opportunity development.

Governance and Compliance
  • Ensure trading activities comply with internal policies, delegated authorities, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate trade capture, documentation, and transaction records.
  • Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams to support governance processes and controls.
  • Conduct business activities in a manner consistent with ConocoPhillips' values and ethical standards.

Leadership and Collaboration
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing trading environment.
  • Mentor and support the development of junior traders and commercial professionals.
  • Demonstrate a team-first mindset and provide support during critical business periods, including bid week activities.
  • Prepare and deliver high-quality internal reports, market summaries, and commercial presentations.

Basic/Required Qualifications
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in natural gas trading, storage optimization, basis trading, time-spread trading, or closely related commercial activities.
  • Working knowledge of North American natural gas markets, infrastructure, and commercial practices.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to support commercial operations during bid week, weekends, holidays, and outside normal business hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Extensive experience optimizing natural gas storage assets in physical and financial markets.
  • Deep understanding of North American natural gas fundamentals, storage economics, and regional market dynamics.
  • Demonstrated success delivering commercial results and achieving profit and loss objectives.
  • Strong understanding of risk management principles, market risk frameworks, and compliance requirements.
  • Knowledge of natural gas contracts, FERC regulations, and relevant industry practices.
  • Proven ability to make sound commercial decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic trading environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing less experienced traders.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and influence results through partnerships.
  • Recognized credibility and professionalism within the natural gas industry.

Apply By:
Aug 10, 2026
Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips' sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
Benefits Overview
ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:
  • Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
  • Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
  • Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
  • Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
  • Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips
At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We're committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow-professionally and personally.
We don't just offer jobs-we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.
EEO:
In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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