Senior Commercial Planner (Non-LNG)

QatarEnergy LNG

Qatar

Ref: MP548-365

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Purpose
• Leads Qatargas (QG) hydrocarbon export chain planning for the assigned QG-operated venture(s) to best align LNG production, storage, shipping and sales activities to meet the Company’s business objectives and contractual obligations.

Job Context & Major Challenges
• QG operates 7 LNG-producing ventures which share storage and shipping assets but are fiscally independent and have respective customers.
• The global supply chain covers 77 million tonnes per annum (MTA) of LNG production from 14 trains in 2 different LNG grades and 4 LNG tank farms; to over 40 LNG destinations and buyers; delivered on a 70-strong QG-chartered LNG shipping fleet.
• QG also operates two 150,000 barrel per day refineries, two Helium plants, two gas trains for the domestic market and a non-LNG storage and terminal to handle associated products.
• Contracts involved are invariably worth over US$ 100M with some over US$ 1B per year. The calculation of the Annual Contractual Quantities have a direct impact on the quantity of LNG to be delivered and, hence, on the total revenue for Qatargas.
• Multiple time zones of end-customers and 24/7 Production Operations require extensive out of office hours work to maintain continuous communications.
• Successful monitoring and maintenance of QG’s Helium delivery plans, flowing gas plans and associated production forecast support the maximisation of plant and vessels utilisation.

Key Job Accountabilities
• Create and maintain the production plan for crude helium to both refineries, including required transfers.
• Develop planning and scheduling of Helium container loadings.
• Support line management in negotiations with the relevant Helium Buyers by preparing all correspondence; supporting analyses and other material.
• Coordinate daily flowing gas plan with Asset Manager, Commercial, Associated Products and Flowing Gas Department and Qatar Petroleum to ensure daily and year end targets are met.
• Prepare short-term and long-term forecasts for QG non-LNG production and refinery feedstock balance for Ras Laffan Terminal Operator (RLTO).
• Coordinate with QP and QG Onshore Operations regarding gas supply plans with QP or between the QG ventures respectively.
• Create and maintain the North Field 1 monthly gas import forecast.
• Create and coordinate with QP the Associated Products Production forecast for a 7-year cycle

Requirements

Qualifications
• Degree in Engineering, Science or Economics.
• Knowledge and/or Experience 8 years oil and gas operational or business development experience in a major facility comprising at least 3 years in supply chain/logistics functions.
• Experience of logistics of marine transportation of hydrocarbon products.
• Good awareness of commercial and contractual aspects of the oil and gas industry.

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.

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