Gas Originator

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

Our US Gas Marketing Group is currently looking to add a Midwest Gas Originator / Mid-Marketer to the team, based in Houston, TX. Gas Marketing is tasked with embracing risk, enhancing returns, and empowering innovation, with a clear focus on sponsoring the ongoing success of US gas-related infrastructure. Recent publicly available headlines demonstrate our collective commitment to supporting and driving forward-thinking innovation to the benefit of US Energy consumers, and as proud as we are of all we have achieved, we are equally excited about the headlines yet to print

Reporting to the Manager, Energy Origination, this position will contribute as an expert on structured risk opportunities within the Midwest/Mid-Continent region. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a deep level of proprietary and convertible market insight. The role comes with ample scope for career development so far as you are able to demonstrate a consistent ambition to create value and think entrepreneurially. The role will be part of an enterprise-wide Origination capacity.

What you'll do

• Participate in all aspects of a creative & empowered startup trading business, including working with internal customers such as contracts, risk, legal, and credit as well as external customers to establish & grow a physical presence in the Midwest/Mid-Continent markets
• Build and maintain a dynamic and robust pipeline of origination opportunities that align with the commercial strategy; includes term supply and sales transactions, transportation, storage, and other structured transactions that leverage TC Energy's competitive strengths
• Serve as the internal and external expert on market developments and issues impacting individual customers in target markets
• Utilize experience in regional markets, and relationships with gas market participants to help establish presence and execute on long term business objectives
• Execute complex, multi-year and high value agreements, structured arrangements, and/or asset management agreements
• Participate in developing overall market view through customer interactions to gain market intelligence and communicate with internal teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Marketing, Business, Finance, or Engineering
• 7+ years of related experience in this environment
• Familiarity with supply and demand fundamentals and customer contacts in one or more of the defined regional markets
• Proven ability to negotiate and close complex deals
• Knowledge of ISDA and NAESB type standard agreements.
• Understanding of flexible agreements including Asset Management Agreements
• Strong commercial acumen with experience integrating energy markets and value maximization strategies across natural gas value chain (upstream, midstream and downstream markets)
• Demonstrable ability to develop strong working relationships with all levels and business units of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, or relevant subject
• Deep & demonstrable knowledge of regional gas pipeline tariffs, together with associated pipeline transportation holders & trade liquidity providers
• Strong origination experience on pipelines adjoined to TC Energy's asset footprint

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.