Senior Commercial Advisor, Upstream

About Woodside Energy

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bringing their whole self to work. We also recognize that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our license to operate.

About the Role

The Senior Commercial Adviser will screen target markets/geographies to identify and create opportunities to access discovered oil & gas resources (DRO) by using your commercial acumen and leveraging your existing network. This role will report to the General Manager Commercial - Atlantic and will work primarily with the DRO-Business Development team. The role is based in Houston, Texas.Travel requirement is expected to be up to 25% (mostly international).

Duties & Responsibilities

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  Screen target markets/geographies to identify and create opportunities to access discovered oil and gas resources by using your commercial acumen and leveraging existing network

  
  
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  Add value through the development of innovative commercial ideas or structures and evaluation of potential partnering strategies. Lead implementation and integration of such opportunities across multiple disciplines and functions.

  
  
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  Lead negotiations of the required commercial agreements

  
  
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  Manage existing and grow new relationships with Exploration & Production companies from supermajors to small caps to unlock commercial discovered resource opportunities

  
  
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  Gather intelligence from your network, multiple industry sources and events - you will have heard the news before it is on IHS or WoodMac!

  
  
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  Provide commercial peer assist or direct support to ongoing business opportunities as may be required.

  
  

Skills & Experience

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  Education:Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Engineering or a related field.

  
  

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  Experience:Minimum of 10 years of experience in the oil & gas industry with a focus on commercial and related activities. Proven track record of delivery of business development opportunities and successful negotiations e.g., via executed agreements. Deep network of industry contacts (upstream E&P, banks etc.) with a finger on the pulse of E&P activity and associated M&A, farm-in/out activity. Commercial experience structuring transactions or development concepts with upstream E&P companies and governments, ideally in multiple countries

  
  
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  Skills:Business mindset with a focus on generating returns, with demonstrated analytical, negotiation, strategic thinking, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and a strong ability to build relationships and participate in industry forums and events.

  
  
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  Knowledge:In-depth understanding of the oil, gas and LNG industry, including market dynamics, regulatory environment, and emerging trends. Strong commercial acumen and economic analysis, combined with thorough understanding of upstream value chains, business risk and value drivers. Familiar with different types of deal structure and commercial models, plus associated commercial agreements

  
  

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  Strategic thinker: with a proactive approach to identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities.

  
  
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  Leadership: Proven leadership abilities with experience in leading and mentoring diverse teams. Ability to coach, inspire and motivate team members to achieve high performance in a global context.

  
  

Recognition & Reward

What you can expect from us:

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  Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching, and mentoring.

  
  
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  Values-led culture

  
  
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  Active employee community groups for gender equality, LGBTI+ sta and allies, and Neurodiversity

  
  
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  Community volunteering opportunities

  
  
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  A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives.

  
  
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  Exceptional employee benefits including medical, dental, and excellent 401k plan.

  
  

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Applications close on 28 February 2025.

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