Specific Responsibilities
The Senior Advisor Energy Trading – Midstream supports all commercial activities and contracts related to the gathering, processing, and treating of natural gas in the Permian Basin and the sale of associated natural gas liquids. This position will work closely with Apache’s Asset teams to develop, interpret, and communicate development plans and forecasts, as well as serve as liaison with Apache’s midstream counterparties.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with third-party midstream providers to ensure proper execution of Apache’s production strategies, including on-time well connects and take-away requirements;
• Evaluate opportunities, model financials, and negotiate expiring/new contracts for midstream services and natural gas liquid sales;
• Lead and manage weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly conference calls, meetings, and planning session with internal and external stakeholders with emphasis on infrastructure timing, maintenance schedules, and capacity constraints;
• Represent the Midstream group in cross-functional efforts including but not limited to audits, facility site planning and development, monthly settlement, recurring operations/financial review, etc.;
• Assist Business Development, Corporate Reserves, and Planning teams, as necessary and requested, in the commercial evaluation of assets for reporting, acquisitions, divestitures, and trades;
• Review physical assets, both third party and internal, to determine ways to optimize Apache’s production and netbacks;
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and Apache’s Core Values in all job aspects;
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
• Bachelor’s and/or Associates degree in Energy, Finance, Business Administration or related field;
• 15+ years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry with at least 10 years recent experience in a commercial midstream, oil or natural gas role;
• Must have thorough knowledge of US onshore upstream and midstream businesses;
• Strong understanding of midstream financials;
• Strong negotiation skills;
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects at the same time;
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skill set;
• Ability to work in both a team and individual contributor setting;
Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:
- Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
- Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
- Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
- Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.
Company Overview
Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living.
Nearly 3 billion people — roughly one-third of the global population — live without electricity or without clean cooking facilities. We are committed to providing energy in innovative and more sustainable ways to help raise the standard of living for those living in energy poverty and to meet the ongoing demands of people and economies around the world.
The products we deliver power increasingly cleaner electricity across the globe, fuel tractors and trucks, make fertilizer to keep the world's food supply on the table, and heat our schools, hospitals and businesses.
Our employees bring a wide range of talents and skills to the job every day to tackle complex business challenges. We believe in providing a truly rewarding work environment supported by a benefits platform that ranks among the best in our peer group. Our company offers career development opportunities where employees can grow personally and professionally. We promote employee benefits that cultivate a family-friendly work environment and focus on our employees' overall well-being.
We are committed to being a workplace where all employees are valued and can thrive with a sense of belonging. Our commitment to non-discriminatory, equal employment opportunities benefits our individual employees, our company and our external stakeholders; we are better as an organization when various experiences, ideas, and perspectives are brought to the table.
Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA). Apache has operations in the United States, Egypt's Western Desert and the United Kingdom's North Sea and a sister company with exploration opportunities offshore Suriname. Whether supporting Apache, APA Corporation or one of its subsidiaries, team members are employed by Apache Corporation.
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