TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, headquartered in Houston, oversees the company’s natural gas, NGL, power, and LNG trading and marketing activities across the region. Within the Trading Division, the Gas Operations team is seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented Operations Representative to join its dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an early‑career professional to build a strong foundation in commodity trading operations while supporting a growing portfolio of natural gas and natural gas liquids assets. As a key member of a collaborative operations team, the Operations Representative partners closely with commercial, scheduling, accounting, and risk management groups to ensure the commercial desk’s physical transactions and objectives are executed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with assigned asset responsibilities.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who thrives in a team‑oriented environment, embraces continuous learning, and is eager to build a career in commodity trading operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates curiosity, initiative, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence while supporting one of North America’s leading energy portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Front Office teams to manage, optimize, and control costs across assigned systems and portfolio assets
• Nominate and manage daily operations across pipelines, gathering systems, processing facilities, storage assets, and end‑use markets
• Proactively identify operational issues, develop alternative solutions, and coordinate implementation with commercial and operational stakeholders
• Communicate independently with internal teams, counterparties, pipeline operators, and service providers regarding daily operations and forward‑looking assumptions
• Analyze and validate operational data to ensure accuracy and support timely decision‑making
• Accurately capture and maintain physical transactions within the company’s proprietary risk management and scheduling systems
• Support commercial teams with transactional accuracy, physical settlement, invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting activities
• Review and interpret contracts to ensure operational compliance and contribute to business development initiatives
• Collaborate with Trading Systems and Information Technology teams to enhance proprietary software tools and improve operational efficiency
• Contribute to the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of operational controls, processes, and best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant experience
• Early‑career candidates with 0–3 years of professional experience; prior energy industry experience not required
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong critical thinking and exceptional attention to detail
• Professional communication skills, including clear written and verbal interaction with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong overall technical aptitude
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision and tight deadlines
• Capability to read and interpret commercial contracts while ensuring operational compliance and financial accuracy
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities
• Self‑motivated mindset with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a customer‑service orientation
• Dependable professional willing to participate in rotational coverage schedules—including nights, weekends, and holidays—to support business operations