Natural Gas Originator
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
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At TC Energy we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step personal accountability one team and active learning we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability affordability and sustainability.
The Opportunity
TC Energy Marketing Inc. is seeking a Natural Gas Originator to join our Houston-based office. The U.S. Gas Marketing group plays a critical role in driving value by embracing market risk enhancing returns and fostering innovation with a strong focus on supporting the long-term success of U.S. natural gas infrastructure.
Reporting to the Manager Energy Origination this role will serve as a regional expert in identifying and executing structured commercial opportunities across the Midwest Northeast or Texas & Gulf Coast markets. The successful candidate will demonstrate differentiated market insight and the ability to convert opportunities into executable transactions. This position offers significant career growth potential for individuals who consistently demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and a strong commitment to value creation. The role operates within a broader enterprise-wide origination platform.
What youll do
- Commercial Origination & Execution
- Develop evaluate and execute structured natural gas transactions including term supply sales transportation storage and asset-backed deals.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of origination opportunities aligned with overall commercial strategy.
- Regional Market Development
- Establish and expand the companys physical and commercial presence across the Midwest Northeast or Texas & Gulf Coast regions.
- Leverage market intelligence and customer engagement to identify emerging opportunities and trends.
- Strategic Collaboration
- Partner closely with Trading to define and execute regional commercial strategy.
- Support portfolio optimization through asset evaluation structured transactions and potential acquisitions that complement the existing asset base.
- Work cross-functionally with Contracts Legal Risk and Credit to structure and close transactions efficiently.
- Asset & Structured Transactions
- Evaluate pipeline transportation and storage opportunities.
- Structure and negotiate asset management agreements that maximize value for both customers and the trading portfolio.
- Market Intelligence & Insight
- Develop and communicate market views based on customer interactions regional fundamentals and infrastructure dynamics.
- Provide actionable insights to internal stakeholders to support trading and risk decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Engineering Marketing or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in natural gas origination marketing or trading within the Midwest Northeast or Texas & Gulf Coast regions.
- Strong understanding of regional supply and demand fundamentals pipeline flows and market dynamics.
- Built customer relationships in the Midwest Northeast or Texas & Gulf Coast natural gas market with utilities power generators pipelines and storage facilities.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen with experience structuring transactions across the natural gas value chain (upstream midstream and downstream).
- Excellent communication negotiation and relationship management skills with the ability to lead complex transactions and collaborate across functions.
- Working knowledge of industry-standard agreements (ISDA NAESB).
About our business
We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure spanning Canada the U.S. and Mexico. Every day our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needsmoving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable reliable and sustainable power across North America while enabling LNG exports to global markets.
TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race religion age sex color national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at for support.
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidates qualifications.
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About Company
TC Energy is one of North America’s leading energy infrastructure companies with operations in natural gas, oil and power industries.