Commercial Analyst

Job description / Role

Job Purpose

Conducts required analysis for the NFE and NFS-related items to support the different Allocation and Planning Divisions as well as other Commercial and Shipping Group departments.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

Expanding Qatar’s LNG Production (~+67%) to meet the State of Qatar’s need to sustain its economic growth increases the number of LNG ventures and complexity. Decisions have to be made in modifications required to existing Allocation and Planning processes and systems to cope with the additional LNG volume produced from the new trains for the NFE/NFS Project as well as the increased number of vessels in the LNG fleet and number and complexity of LNG sales contracts. Sustain QG’s reputation as being the most reliable and flexible LNG Seller in the world even with the increase in the LNG production along with the increase in number of ships in QG Fleet, LNG berths, and Storage Tanks.

Key Job Accountabilities

Perform analysis to determine the impact of new Ventures agreements such as Development and Fiscal Agreement (DFA) and Shared facilities agreements such as Joint Facilities Agreement (JFA) and Project Management and Services Agreement (PMSA) on the existing processes and systems used in the Allocation and Planning Department Contribute to improving existing processes and procedures and implement them as appropriate with minimum assistance.  Coordinate with Allocation and Planning team to ensure the optimizing initiatives are aligned and agreed. Work closely with HIMS team to ensure all modifications required for the additional LNG trains and new facilities of NFE are captured and implemented in the systems. Coordinate with PMT to ensure all planned work scope impacting existing facilities are well reported and aligned. Applies and maintains production allocation principles, methodology, rules, models, procedures, and philosophy for the assets to ensure proper mass balance, reconciliation, product allocation, profit centre allocation and royalty calculation for the new ventures. Document and analyse business processes as an input into the development of business systems by external vendors in liaison with them and IT Department. Conduct the prescribed reviews of the department’s Allocation and Planning tools and guidelines to ensure their ongoing accuracy and relevance including documentation of results.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business or Economics. Knowledge and/or Experience 6 years professional experience in an analytical or commercial role in the areas of measurement, allocation, operations, planning, scheduling, commercial, processing or engineering including 2 years in an LNG corporation. Robust knowledge of all aspects of commercial analysis, controls systems, and project management. Good understanding of commercial and financial agreements.

About the Company

QatarEnergy LNG, established in 1984, pioneered the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry in Qatar and today is the largest producer of LNG in the world with an annual production capacity of 77 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) from its world-class facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

Since the first production in 1996, QatarEnergy LNG has successfully delivered cargos to more than 30 countries and is committed to meeting the world’s demand for safe, reliable and clean energy.

Through its operational excellence, QatarEnergy LNG is adding value to its production chain, contributing to the Qatari economy and Qatar’s National Vision to ensure efficient energy supplies for the country, creating new markets and contributing to the local community.

In addition to the LNG facilities, QatarEnergy LNG operates the Jetty Boil-Off Gas facility, Al Khaleej Gas, Ras Laffan Heilum, the two Laffan Refineries (among the largest condensate refineries in the world), and the Ras Laffan Terminal on behalf of All participants.