Gas Originator - Power Markets (L48)

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Job Summary

ConocoPhillips' Commercial business is responsible for marketing the company's global production and engaging in third-party marketing and trading.


The Global Gas and Power (GG&P) Business Unit delivers a competitive advantage for ConocoPhillips through industry leadership, first-in-class customer service, and unmatched operational reliability. GG&P is responsible for improving realized margins for ConocoPhillips' growing portfolio and managing a sizeable third-party marketing and trading business.


We are seeking an experienced Gas Originator with a primary focus on serving power generation customers across the Lower 48. This role will be responsible for originating, structuring, negotiating, and executing natural gas supply transactions that support power plant fuel needs, portfolio optimization, and long-term commercial objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep relationships with power customers, a strong understanding of gas and power market fundamentals, and the ability to originate value across both short-term and long-term deal structures.

Position Overview

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing a reliable market for ConocoPhillips' growing natural gas production
• Developing, maintaining, and growing long-lasting strategic customer relationships
• Overseeing all aspects of the deal making process, including analysis, due diligence, negotiation, and execution
• Originating natural gas transactions with a primary focus on power generation customers, including IPPs, utilities, and municipal/co-op power providers.
• Developing and managing a portfolio of gas supply opportunities across key U.S. producing and consuming regions.
• Structuring and executing a range of commercial products, including:
  • Physical gas supply agreements
  • Term and seasonal contracts
  • Index-based and fixed-price structures
  • Basis, transport, and asset-backed transactions
• Working closely with power origination, trading, and analytics teams to align gas supply solutions with power market needs with a focus on Power Tolling agreements.
• Ensuring trades and corresponding confirmations accurately reflect the agreed upon commercial terms
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the Power desk, and regional gas desks, as applicable

Basic requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Math, Science, or another related or foreign equivalent
• 7 or more years of experience in commercial origination, commercial negotiations, or related energy marketing/trading activity
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to travel 25% domestically across the Lower 48 United States
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to work bid week and some weekends and holidays
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to address business needs after hour

Preferred requirements:

• Direct origination experience in ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, or WECC.
• Familiarity with tolling agreements, structured power and gas products, or asset optimization.
• Existing network of power generation customer relationships across the Lower 48.
• Working knowledge of North American natural gas and power market fundamentals
• Advanced knowledge of risk management concepts and tools (as applied to commercial structuring and deal terms)
• Intermediate proficiency in MS O365 applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Recognized industry leadership
• Ability to build relationships and provide outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• History of delivering on commitments
• Capable of anticipating problems, making decisions, and executing plans
• Providing quality deliverables (e.g., internal reporting and external presentations)
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented, dynamic trade floor environment
• Listens actively and invites dialogue to gain a shared understanding, then influences and acts to drive performance and achieve business results.
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
• Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals

Apply By:

Apr 20, 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.