What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Gas Trader position at Chevron?
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Natural Gas Trader through 06/15/2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time Zone
Overview
Supply and Trading (S&T) is the commercial link to the market for Upstream and Downstream & Chemicals (DS&C). S&T applies its knowledge of commodity markets, the well-head to customer value chain and transportation logistics in the crude, gas, and refined products markets to maximize the value of enterprise assets, enable the commercial success of Upstream and DS&C, and trade for profit. S&T buys, sells, and supplies crude oil, refined products, natural gas, and gas liquids to support Chevron's crude and gas production operations and its refining and marketing network. S&T integrates enterprise-wide supply and trading capabilities to capture commercial opportunities across the entire value chain through commercial functional excellence.
Traders in Gas Supply and Trading (GSAT) Americas are responsible for generating Natural Gas trading earnings through advanced insights into market fundamentals and analytics while effectively managing risk. The natural gas team is active in the U.S. Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Texas/Permian, Mid Continent/ Rockies and West markets.
We are currently seeking a high-energy professional who is results-focused with sound business and trading acumen to join our dynamic organization as a Natural Gas Trader with a focus on both physical and financial markets. Ideal candidates should be natural team players, eager to learn and grow, and have an eye for innovation and continuous improvement. Chevron provides an outstanding culture, inclusive leadership, career growth opportunities, and the tools for success – you bring the Human Energy™!
This position of Natural Gas Trader will be part of a fully integrated team including originators, analysts, and schedulers located in Houston.
Responsibilities of the position may include but are not limited to:
Relocation not considered.
International Considerations
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
Overview
Supply and Trading (S&T) is the commercial link to the market for Upstream and Downstream & Chemicals (DS&C). S&T applies its knowledge of commodity markets, the well-head to customer value chain and transportation logistics in the crude, gas, and refined products markets to maximize the value of enterprise assets, enable the commercial success of Upstream and DS&C, and trade for profit. S&T buys, sells, and supplies crude oil, refined products, natural gas, and gas liquids to support Chevron's crude and gas production operations and its refining and marketing network. S&T integrates enterprise-wide supply and trading capabilities to capture commercial opportunities across the entire value chain through commercial functional excellence.
Traders in Gas Supply and Trading (GSAT) Americas are responsible for generating Natural Gas trading earnings through advanced insights into market fundamentals and analytics while effectively managing risk. The natural gas team is active in the U.S. Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Texas/Permian, Mid Continent/ Rockies and West markets.
We are currently seeking a high-energy professional who is results-focused with sound business and trading acumen to join our dynamic organization as a Natural Gas Trader with a focus on both physical and financial markets. Ideal candidates should be natural team players, eager to learn and grow, and have an eye for innovation and continuous improvement. Chevron provides an outstanding culture, inclusive leadership, career growth opportunities, and the tools for success – you bring the Human Energy™!
This position of Natural Gas Trader will be part of a fully integrated team including originators, analysts, and schedulers located in Houston.
Responsibilities of the position may include but are not limited to:
- Identify and execute for-profit trades related to Chevron Natural Gas assets
- Develop physical and financial trading strategies
- Demonstrate strong discipline in position development and risk management
- Work closely with originators to identify, evaluate and negotiate structured trading opportunities
- Engage with industry experts and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
- Have a strong understanding of underlying markets, ability to evaluate trends and share point of view with broader Team
- Provide visible leadership by working with team members in the development of regional and global trading strategies for short to long term time horizons.
- Communicate market strategy, transactions, position, and operational requirements to team and supporting staff
- Ensure all trading activities are conducted within appropriate delegations of authority and conform with Risk Manual Guidelines and controls
- Is considered as subject matter expert within Chevron and the industry in area of responsibility
- Possess thorough understanding of the CFTC/FERC regulatory framework as applicable to the North American Natural Gas market
- Strong knowledge of the US natural gas market
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 years of physical trading and/or financial trading in US natural gas markets
- Flexibility and availability to execute 24/7 trading activities
- Team player and ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Firm understanding of risk management
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Digital mindset and innovative thinker
- Desire to grow in the trading organization
- Believe in getting results the right way
- Experience trading in the Texas market
- Experience using Open Link’s Endur trade capture system
- Technical and fundamental analysis experience.
Relocation not considered.
International Considerations
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.