Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
15+ years of experience in gas midstream and marketing, ideally in the Permian Basin.
Proven track record in leading and developing commercial teams.
Strong understanding of oil, natural gas, and NGL midstream systems and market fundamentals.
Demonstrated experience in negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Excellent financial and analytical skills for evaluating contract economics and risk exposure.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and across functions.
Responsibilities
Lead commercial management of midstream agreements for crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs.
Negotiate new agreements and amendments with midstream service providers for competitive terms.
Align midstream capacity with production forecasts and development plans.
Identify opportunities to improve netbacks and reduce operating costs through commercial arrangements.
Oversee contract performance and compliance with obligations and service levels.
Partner with Operations to resolve flow and capacity issues affecting commercial performance.
Prepare economic analyses for infrastructure projects and capital decisions.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and mentor a commercial team in a dynamic environment.
Engagement with key industry stakeholders and midstream counterparties.
Involvement in strategic decision-making that impacts Apache's business success.
Access to professional development and growth opportunities within the company.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Energy Marketing Sr Manager
Req Id: 12908
Specific Responsibilities
The Midstream Oil & Gas Senior Manager is responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies that maximize the value of Apache's crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids production and secure reliable, cost-effective access to markets. The position oversees midstream and liquids marketing agreements, negotiates commercial terms, and evaluates infrastructure and capacity alternatives to support development plans. Working closely with Operations, Marketing, Land, Legal, and Finance, the Senior Manager aligns commercial commitments with production needs, supports timely well connections, and resolves constraints that affect production and netbacks. The role also leads the commercial team and manages relationships with midstream providers and other counterparties.
Lead commercial management of midstream agreements, including crude oil gathering and transportation, natural gas gathering and processing, NGL sales, storage, and terminaling.
Lead negotiations for new agreements and amendments with pipelines, processors, marketers, and other midstream service providers to secure competitive terms and reliable service.
Align midstream capacity and commercial commitments with production forecasts and development plans, accounting for infrastructure constraints and available third-party capacity.
Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve netbacks, reduce operating costs, increase reliability, and create optionality through commercial arrangements and infrastructure investments.
Oversee contract performance and compliance with volume commitments, well connection obligations, forecasting requirements, rate escalations, service levels, and notice deadlines.
Partner with Operations and Production teams to resolve daily or near-term flow, capacity, measurement, quality, balancing, and operational issues that affect commercial performance.
Prepare economic analyses and recommendations for infrastructure projects, expansions, dedications, capacity commitments, and other capital or commercial decisions.
Manage relationships with key midstream counterparties and represent the company in commercial discussions, joint planning sessions, and industry meetings.
Coordinate with Legal and internal stakeholders to structure agreements that protect the Apache's commercial and operational interests.
Support budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and financial reporting related to midstream and liquids marketing costs and revenues.
Maintain clear records of contracts, obligations, key dates, commercial decisions, and approved deal terms.
Lead, mentor, and develop team members with clear priorities and accountability for commercial results.
Skills
Strong working knowledge of oil, natural gas, and NGL midstream systems, gas processing economics, commercial agreements, tariffs, and market fundamentals.
Demonstrated experience negotiating and administering complex fcommercial agreements.
Experience using commercial systems, contract-management tools, and data visualization platforms
Strong financial and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate contract economics, capital alternatives, and risk exposure.
Ability to translate technical and operational information into clear commercial recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing or other Business field required; MBA preferred.
15+ years' experience in gas midstream and marketing, preferably in the Permian Basin.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing commercial teams.
Competencies
The successful candidate will lead by example through successfully demonstrating 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.
Leadership Competencies
Servant Leadership: Inspires and enables performance excellence through feedback, empathy, development and empowerment;
Strategic Mindset: Applies business acumen to see the big picture, understand business issues, and exhibit financial stewardship;
Change Leadership: Inspires change by challenging the status quo, generating support, and executing improvement projects to achieve business outcomes; and
Leading Effective Teams: Enables performance excellence through effective structure, delegation, and motivation.
About Mariner Energy, Inc
Mariner Energy, Inc. was an independent oil and gas exploration and production company that focused on the Gulf of Mexico. The company's operations included the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas reserves in deepwater, deep shelf, and onshore areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Mariner Energy was founded in 1984 and was headquartered in Houston, Texas. In 2010, the company was acquired by Apache Corporation.
