Commercial Supply Trader

Commercial Supply Trader

Are you a seasoned trader ready to take your career to the next level in the oil and energy sector? We are looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels in building strong relationships.

PEMEX Deer Park is a highly complex refinery located 18 miles east of Houston in Deer Park, TX. It is part of the Pemex group, a fully integrated oil company in the Americas, working across the entire value chain: exploration, production, industrial processing/refining, logistics, and marketing. The refinery’s rated capacity is 340,000 barrels per day and has the feed flexibility to process multiple grades of crudes to produce the high-quality transportation fuels the world needs. The Pemex site is co-located with other 3rd party chemical facilities, allowing for further integration and optimization of the refinery and its products. Pemex Deer Park provides a diverse and inclusive work environment that employs approximately 1000 employees with another 1000 contractors on site. We set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors and offer challenging and fulfilling job opportunities in several fields. We take great pride in our ability to ensure the health and safety of our workers and the environment while being a good neighbor and positively impacting the local community where we work.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation depending on experience and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided.
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching.
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection.
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts are offered.
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and 9/80 Flexible Working Schedule, including limited ability to work remotely.

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

As a Commercial Supply Trader, you will be a key member of the Business Management team at PEMEX Deer Park, one of the largest and most complex refineries in the United States. Processing approximately 340 kbd of crude and feedstocks, PEMEX Deer Park produces a significant volume of refined products. In this role, you purchase, sell, and trade crude and feedstocks to ensure a steady supply for the refinery, utilizing a mix of spot, medium-term, and long-term agreements. You will be expected to closely collaborate with colleagues at PEMEX Deer Park and its parent company, PMI Services North America, Inc., to maximize the refinery’s Gross Refining Margin and align with PEMEX’s broader strategic objectives.

To be successful, you should have:        

• Degree in Engineering or Business with significant commercial experience in hydrocarbons.
• Proven physical marketing, supply, and trading expertise and understanding of global and regional market dynamics.
• Experience in commercial negotiations, deal origination, and business development.
• Solid understanding of market exposure and risk management.

As the Supply Trader, you will be accountable for managing crude term and spot arrangements for the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery. You will work closely with the Business Management Economics & Scheduling team, the Business Development team, and colleagues across the broader PEMEX portfolio to ensure an optimal crude supply. Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Trade crude and manage positions to supply the refinery and maximize margin, including derivative transactions and hedging.
• Develop crude trading opportunities, negotiate spot and term contracts, and ensure contract compliance.
• Collaborate with Economics, Scheduling, and Marine teams to coordinate cost-effective logistics and support operational needs.
• Build relationships with new suppliers and industry experts to improve Deer Park’s gross margin and represent PEMEX Deer Park at industry forums.
• Communicate trading strategies, resolve commercial disputes, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

Ready to fuel your career with us?

Apply today and become a key player in transforming global energy! 

We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.