Louisiana Originator

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Who We Are

We are one of the worlds 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.

Were 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 its not just what we do its how we do it that sets us apart.

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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 commercially minded Louisiana Gas Originator to join our Gulf Coast Gas Trading and Marketing team in Houston Texas. This role is responsible for originating and developing natural gas marketing opportunities across Louisiana and the broader Gulf Coast region with a focus on industrial end-users intrastate pipeline markets and growing demand centers.

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding ConocoPhillips presence in Louisiana gas markets by developing customer relationships identifying commercial opportunities and integrating new business into one of North Americas largest asset-backed natural gas portfolios. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with traders analysts and commercial teams to capture value across production transportation and market optimization activities.

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Origination and Business Development

• Develop maintain and expand relationships with industrial natural gas customers across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.

• Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities with industrial refining manufacturing and energy-sector customers.

• Expand ConocoPhillips market presence within historically underrepresented intrastate and industrial market segments.

• Evaluate customer needs and develop commercial solutions that create value for both customers and ConocoPhillips.

Market Development and Commercial Growth

• Increase market visibility and commercial access across Louisiana intrastate pipeline systems and regional markets.

• Monitor regional supply demand transportation and pricing dynamics to identify business opportunities.

• Build and maintain a strong network of counterparties customers and industry contacts.

• Represent ConocoPhillips in the marketplace and strengthen the companys commercial presence throughout the region.

Commercial Structuring and Portfolio Optimization

• Structure and negotiate physical natural gas transactions that leverage existing transportation production and supply positions.

• Collaborate with trading teams to align transactions with market conditions pricing strategies and portfolio objectives.

• Support optimization of existing assets and transportation arrangements.

• Integrate originated business into the broader Gulf Coast and North American gas portfolio.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with natural gas traders commercial analysts schedulers and structured transaction teams.

• Support commercial evaluations through market analysis pricing assessments and financial modeling.

• Work with internal stakeholders to advance short- medium- and long-term commercial opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with company policies risk controls and commercial governance requirements.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Bachelors degree or higher in Business Economics Finance Energy Management Engineering Supply Chain or a related discipline; or equivalent industry experience.

• Experience in natural gas marketing origination trading scheduling commercial operations or a related energy commercial function.

• Knowledge of physical natural gas markets transportation and commercial structures.

• Ability to develop and maintain customer and counterparty relationships.

• Strong analytical communication and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Louisiana Gulf Coast or Southeast U.S. natural gas markets.

• Knowledge of interstate and intrastate pipeline systems including exposure to Louisiana market infrastructure.

• Commercial experience supporting industrial end-users energy-intensive industries or natural gas consumers.

• Understanding of physical gas transportation pricing mechanisms and regional market fundamentals.

• Experience evaluating commercial opportunities and negotiating physical gas transactions.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and execute value-generating commercial opportunities.

• Working knowledge of natural gas market hubs including Henry Hub and Gulf Coast pricing locations.

• Proficiency with commercial analytics market intelligence tools and Microsoft Office applications.

Critical Competencies

• Commercial acumen and market awareness

• Relationship management and business development

• Negotiation and influencing skills

• Strategic thinking and problem solving

• Analytical and financial evaluation capabilities

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Self-motivation and initiative

• Adaptability in a dynamic market environment

What We Offer

This role provides the opportunity to help shape ConocoPhillips expanding commercial platform while leveraging a significant asset-backed natural gas portfolio. Employees benefit from exposure to Gulf Coast and LNG-linked market dynamics opportunities for professional growth a collaborative culture grounded in SPIRIT values and the ability to contribute to a rapidly evolving commercial organization.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment.

• Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person by telephone and through virtual collaboration tools.

• Occasional travel may be required to customer locations industry events conferences and operational sites.

• May occasionally be required to visit industrial facilities pipelines terminals or processing plants and comply with applicable safety requirements.

• Must be able to maintain focus and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Apply By:

Jul 27 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. Were committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued supported and inspired to growprofessionally and personally.

We dont just offer jobswe 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.