Contract: Commercial Lead - Crude Oil / USA

The Job Holder will:

? Assist in drafting and negotiating the LOI and Definitive Agreements.

? Prepare technical and commercial requirements.

? Negotiate with the Midstream Companies and direct collaboration with internal Crude Oil trading division.

? Coordinate the establishment of the contracts / LOI / Definitive Agreements.

? Provide all relevant inputs and tariffs to the project team to develop an economical project.

Responsible for an efficient and cost effective crude oil export system.

? Negotiate the terms and conditions of the crude oil transportation agreements for all operated and take-in-kind outside

operated production by utilizing knowledge of offshore Gulf of Mexico gas pipeline infrastructure.

? Use broad understanding of domestic crude oil markets to assist in the research, evaluation and development of The Client

projects as requested. These include but are not limited to pipeline projects, platform utilization, new leases, new

commercial outlets, term sales markets, regulatory developments as well as conducting commercial due diligence on

company leases.

? Act to minimize risk in terms of surety of flow assurance, market optionality, delivery, delivery optionality and other

contractual terms and conditions when negotiating transportation and processing contracts, according to The Client

guidelines and objectives.

? Keep abreast of industry developments and attend The Client internal and third party meetings, functions and seminars.

? Responsible for key reporting functions while adhering to strict The Client guidelines and internal procedures of data flow.

? Inform direct report of new market developments and opportunities in an effort to optimize revenues by entering into

transportation and processing arrangements.

? Cultivate and maintain excellent business relationships with pipeline companies, and direct end customers to assure

market awareness and develop marketing opportunities.

? The incumbent must ensure compliance with regulations, reference documents and best practices.