Gas Originator

The Gas Originator is responsible for identifying, developing, negotiating, and executing commercial transactions that support TotalEnergies’ U.S. Gas Origination strategy. This role focuses primarily on natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs), while also supporting multi-commodity purchases and sales, structured physical and financial transactions, supply and marketing agreements, project development initiatives, and other strategic commercial commitments. Through these activities, the Gas Originator contributes to portfolio growth, value creation, and the Company’s broader objectives related to the energy transition and decarbonization.

Working closely with the U.S. Gas Trading Desk, the Gas Originator will originate and execute opportunities that enhance trading margins, optimize portfolio value, and support the growth of TotalEnergies’ integrated energy portfolio. As a key commercial representative of the Company, the individual will maintain a high standard of professionalism while building and strengthening relationships with customers, counterparties, affiliates, and internal stakeholders. The role directly contributes to U.S. Gas Trading P&L through third-party transactions and helps influence commercial business flows and strategic infrastructure commitments across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, structure, negotiate, and execute complex commercial transactions across natural gas, NGLs, and other energy commodities for internal and external stakeholders throughout the upstream, midstream, and downstream value chains.
• Develop and maintain commercial relationships with external counterparties and TotalEnergies affiliates, including Exploration & Production, Refining & Chemicals, and New Ventures.
• Lead all aspects of transaction execution, including contract negotiation, commercial structuring, marketing and procurement activities, and project development and coordination.
• Collaborate closely with Trading, Operations, Business Development, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Accounting, Legal, and other support and control functions to ensure successful transaction execution and portfolio optimization.
• Engage with TotalEnergies affiliate management teams to support business reviews, commercial strategy discussions, and contract management activities.
• Partner with Gas, Power, and Emissions Trading teams to facilitate market intelligence sharing, support asset optimization initiatives, and provide trading liquidity and commercial support.
• Maintain and expand strategic industry relationships across all segments of the energy value chain while serving as a primary commercial representative and trusted ambassador for TotalEnergies in the marketplace.
• Provide market and commercial expertise related to natural gas and NGLs, supporting TotalEnergies’ domestic and international business activities.

Accountabilities

• Support the implementation and execution of TotalEnergies’ U.S. multi-commodity commercial strategy.
• Originate and deliver new commercial opportunities that maximize portfolio value and contribute to achieving and exceeding annual P&L targets in partnership with the GPE Gas and NGL Trading team.
• Maintain strong working relationships and effective communication across a broad network of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct, internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support TGPNA Trading Team strategies through commercial opportunity development, market intelligence, and portfolio optimization initiatives.
• Partner with TotalEnergies affiliates to identify and advance business development opportunities within the U.S. market, supporting the Company’s growth and integrated multi-energy objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the energy industry, with a focus on trading, marketing, business development, origination, or commercial activities.
• Demonstrated success in originating, structuring, negotiating, coordinating, and executing complex physical and financial transactions across multiple energy commodities.
• Strong understanding of the energy value chain, including upstream, midstream, and downstream markets, with knowledge of commodity fundamentals, market dynamics, financing structures, risk management strategies, and commercial deal structuring.
• Established network of industry contacts and relationships within the North American energy sector.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and technical capabilities, with familiarity with relevant credit, legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while also operating independently and driving initiatives to completion.
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical communication skills, with strong attention to detail, sound business judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence outcomes across cross-functional teams and organizational levels.