Gas Commercial Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a Gas Commercial Specialist to join our Gas Facility Development Department within Gas Facilities Development.

The Gas Facility Development Department is responsible for the strategic growth and optimization of the gas business, integrating technical expertise, digital and technology innovation, and projects feasibility and management. We oversee Master Gas Network planning, ensuring resilient, future‑ready infrastructure aligned with evolving energy demands, while optimizing the gas supply portfolio through advanced modeling and cost‑benefit frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimizing Gross Product Worth (GPW) and Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), evaluating the Return on Average Capital Employed (ROACE), and ensuring the economic life of assets (such as pipelines and processing facilities) is maximized. This involves assessing capital expenditures, operational costs, and revenue forecasts using methodologies like Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR).
• Reducing operational costs and enhancing the overall efficiency of gas production and processing.
• Assessing the impact of regulatory changes, Government Established Prices (GEP), and market dynamics on profitability.
• Developing gas demand–supply forecasts (short, medium, and long term).
• Evaluating price trends, energy competition (renewables, hydrogen), and policy changes.
• Preparing economic justification for Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) approvals.
• Analyzing gas supply contracts, demand profiles, and flexibility options to optimize the company’s gas portfolio.
• Supporting balancing between long‑term, mid‑term, and spot gas strategies.
• Recommending decisions on gas allocation, curtailment plans, and supply–demand balancing strategies.
• Preparing comprehensive economic reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Delivering insights on risks, market dynamics, and strategic opportunities.
• Supporting annual planning, corporate strategy development, and regulatory submissions.
• Working closely with planning, operations, commercial, finance, and strategy teams.
• Participating in investment review committees, commercial negotiations, and strategic projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical, System Engineering) is preferred from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree or Master’s Degree in Energy Economics, MBA, or Applied Economics (preferred).
• Professional certifications in CERA, CFA Level ½ or Certified Energy Risk Professional (ERP) are preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in gas market analysis, energy economics, commercial planning, oil & gas business planning, and industrial commercial operations.
• Strong background in gas pricing mechanisms, economic modeling (NPV, IRR, payback, sensitivity), energy demand modeling, scenario and risk analysis, supply–demand balancing and optimization, and understanding of gas processing and network.
• Experience with energy economic tools (Palisade @Risk, PLEXOS, or similar).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of global gas hubs (TTF, NBP, HH) and regional gas dynamics.
• Ability to simplify complex economic insights for executives.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer.

Work schedule: Full Time – To be specified in Job offer.