Commercial Operations Lead (LNG)

Reporting to the GM, LNG, the Commercial Operations Lead will support PCC’s LNG commercial operations and the LNG value chain to ensure PCC entitled LNG productions are delivered smoothly.

Accountabilities: 

The accountabilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Supervise all aspects of commercial operations for PetroChina Canada’s LNG operation, ensuring efficiency and compliance with organizational standards
• Understand PCC’s rights and obligations under the existing commercial agreements, e.g., Joint Venture Agreement (JVA), Capacity, Nomination, Lifting and Allocation Agreement (CNLAA) and ensure robust and consistent application
• Manage documentation to strengthen commercial position and minimize audit and dispute exposure
• Support Commercial Operations including the execution of Capacity, Nomination, Lifting and Allocation rules (CNLAA) and Condensate Lifting Agreement (CLA):
• Provide information and support for required LNG shipping information
• Provide support to ensure proper cargo and export documents are in place for each LNG loading
• Offer leadership and support to the commercial operations team, ensuring effective operation during the absence of key personnel and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Support the LNG asset team in formulating PCC business plans, budgets, etc., and identify and implement cost optimization opportunities
• Support the LNG asset team in commercial strategy development and contractual negotiations
• Conduct research and analysis into value creation opportunities and participate in associated due diligence
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and industry peers
• Other duties as required 

Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of industry experience, LNG experience/knowledge preferred
• Demonstrated ability to make judgements and provide opinions while operating in an environment with a high degree of ambiguity
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, set priorities and respond effectively to demanding situations
• Strong analytic, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Demonstrate superior oral and written communication and negotiation skills, particularly the ability to summarize complex situations in a concise manner
• Strategic thinker, proficient in making business decisions that may impact the assets, as well as other functional areas
• Experience in drafting and understanding complex commercial agreements
• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable or handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Adoption and demonstration of PCC Values (Honorable, Unified, Passionate, Accountable)