11 Oil and Gas Industry Job Opportunities-Optimus
Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered. is a premier consulting and staffing firm specializing in providing high-level technical and strategic talent to the energy, oil, and gas sectors. With a focus on risk management, commercial systems, and infrastructure, we help global energy leaders navigate complex markets. We are currently seeking skilled professionals to join our team in Houston, Chicago, and beyond to drive innovation in the natural gas and energy valuation markets.
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1. Natural Gas Risk Analyst
Job Description:
- Monitor and analyze daily natural gas market fluctuations.
- Perform risk assessment on energy portfolios and trading activities.
- Ensure data accuracy for market valuation and reporting.
- Collaborate with traders to identify potential financial exposures.
- Validate risk metrics including Value at Risk (VaR).
- Support the development of risk management strategies.
- Prepare daily risk reports for senior management.
- Monitor compliance with internal risk limits and policies.
- Analyze historical price data to forecast market trends.
- Utilize advanced analytical tools for energy market modeling.
2. Endur SME - Risk and Valuation
Job Description:
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert for the Endur ETRM system.
- Configure and optimize risk and valuation modules within Endur.
- Troubleshoot complex system issues related to energy trading.
- Provide technical guidance on financial modeling and valuation.
- Liaise between IT and trading desks for system enhancements.
- Conduct system audits to ensure data integrity and security.
- Develop customized reports for risk and financial analysis.
- Manage system upgrades and patch testing for Endur.
- Train team members on advanced Endur functionalities.
- Ensure the system accurately reflects market price movements.
3. Senior Network Engineer
Job Description:
- Design and maintain high-availability network infrastructure.
- Monitor network performance for oil and gas operations.
- Implement robust security protocols to protect sensitive data.
- Troubleshoot complex connectivity issues across multiple sites.
- Configure routers, switches, and firewalls for optimal flow.
- Manage VPN and remote access solutions for distributed teams.
- Lead network upgrade projects and infrastructure migrations.
- Collaborate with the IT security team on threat prevention.
- Provide technical support for critical communication systems.
- Maintain detailed documentation of network topology.
4. Operations Analyst - Contract Role
Job Description:
- Streamline operational workflows for energy trading desks.
- Analyze production data to identify efficiency opportunities.
- Manage contract documentation and regulatory filings.
- Coordinate with logistics teams for commodity movement.
- Perform daily reconciliation of operational transactions.
- Support project managers in executing contract milestones.
- Analyze supply chain disruptions and suggest solutions.
- Generate operational performance reports for stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to industry-standard operational protocols.
- Assist in the onboarding of new vendors and contractors.
5. Middle Office Analyst
Job Description:
- Validate trade entries and monitor deal life cycles.
- Perform daily P&L reporting and variance analysis.
- Collaborate with Front and Back Office to resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with energy trading regulations.
- Monitor credit exposure and margin requirements.
- Analyze market data to support valuation of complex trades.
- Assist in the development of automated reporting tools.
- Verify the accuracy of trade confirmations and settlements.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
- Maintain static data within the trading systems.
6. Natural Gas Risk Manager
Job Description:
- Lead the risk management department for gas trading.
- Develop and enforce risk policies and exposure limits.
- Oversee the calculation and reporting of VaR and stress tests.
- Advise executive leadership on market risk strategies.
- Manage a team of risk analysts and valuation specialists.
- Evaluate the risk profile of new commercial ventures.
- Monitor global economic factors affecting natural gas prices.
- Implement advanced risk software and modeling techniques.
- Ensure robust internal controls across all trading activities.
- Communicate risk findings to board-level stakeholders.
7. Cloud Engineer
Job Description:
- Manage and optimize cloud-based energy data platforms.
- Design scalable cloud architecture for trading applications.
- Automate cloud deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines.
- Monitor cloud resource consumption and optimize costs.
- Ensure data security and compliance within cloud environments.
- Collaborate with software developers on cloud-native apps.
- Implement disaster recovery and backup solutions in the cloud.
- Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and connectivity issues.
- Manage identity and access management (IAM) roles.
- Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and best practices.
8. Structuring Analyst/Senior Analyst - C&I
Job Description:
- Structure complex energy deals for Commercial & Industrial clients.
- Perform financial modeling and pricing for custom contracts.
- Evaluate the profitability and risk of proposed deal structures.
- Collaborate with sales teams to meet client requirements.
- Analyze load profiles and market price volatility.
- Develop hedging strategies to mitigate deal-specific risks.
- Prepare detailed investment memos for credit committees.
- Monitor the performance of structured energy portfolios.
- Utilize statistical tools to forecast energy demand.
- Support the negotiation of terms with large-scale buyers.
9. Commercial Systems Strategist
Job Description:
- Align commercial business goals with IT system capabilities.
- Develop roadmaps for energy trading and risk systems.
- Analyze business requirements for software implementation.
- Evaluate third-party vendors for commercial software solutions.
- Lead the integration of diverse energy management tools.
- Optimize data flow between commercial and financial systems.
- Advise on digital transformation initiatives for the firm.
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis for new system investments.
- Manage stakeholders during large-scale system transitions.
- Ensure systems support regulatory reporting requirements.
10. Desktop Support Engineer
Job Description:
- Provide technical support for onsite and remote employees.
- Install and configure hardware, software, and peripherals.
- Troubleshoot workstation issues and OS performance.
- Manage user accounts and permissions via Active Directory.
- Support video conferencing and communication tools.
- Maintain an inventory of IT assets and equipment.
- Perform software updates and security patch installations.
- Assist in the setup of new employee workstations.
- Resolve printing and network connectivity problems.
- Document support tickets and resolution procedures.