Renewable Fuels Trader
Houston, TX, US, 77042
Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future
The Renewable Fuels Trader will be responsible for managing and trading ethanol with a focus on supply for one of the largest domestic ethanol market participants. Additionally, the successful candidate will bring ethanol commercial trading expertise to the roll in support of the physical system. Additionally, the Trader will have responsibilities for trading environmental credits such as RINs and will work as part of a renewables team to support company-wide global renewable fuels growth objectives. This will include working as a key participant in the origination and business development of renewables opportunities. The role interacts extensively with internal stakeholders working closely with Refining, Marketing, VCO, Emerging Energy, other Commercial groups and management. Supply to/from the Refining/Marketing system is a critical component as is physical and financial trading and environmental credit trading. Successful integration of growth initiatives will be a necessity as will development/direction of new market analysis and creative market development.
Responsibilities May Include
- Generate value (net margin) for P66
- Build strong relationships with external trading counterparties
- Understand counterparty requirements, strategies, drivers, business portfolio and market views
- Identify, pursue and implement new sourcing and trading opportunities.
- Work with other Renewables Traders to fully manage the company’s renewable fuels portfolio
- Build strong internal relationships within Global Commercial organization and with key internal stakeholders
- Optimize purchase and sale of 3rd-party physical product and potentially complement with derivative trading
- Add value to Refining via management of production and to Marketing via management of supply
- Acquire and communicate market intelligence to internal parties up to and including executive management
- Help develop critical company renewables strategies and tactics to drive company-wide focus
- Work closely with Commercial Trading, Commercial Supply, VCS&O, Refining, Marketing, Regulatory, Emerging Energy, Chief Economist, Corporate BD, ERI, Gov’t Affairs, Investor Relations and others
- Help ensure regulatory/compliance obligations are met
- Support Refining, Marketing and Emerging Energy strategic initiatives that involve Renewables
- Become a recognised expert on renewable fuels key market and trading components for Phillips 66
Required Qualifications
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
- Proven ability to make real-time commercial decisions that have a significant financial impact both
- Bachelors Degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- 1 or more years of experience of Biofuels products and their feedstocks and trading
- 1 or more years of experience in oil &/or fuels markets
- Knowledge of Biofuels and the economic value it creates in the Clean Product supply chain
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and regulatory markets
- Willingness to work various hours to manage communication across the globe and with key customers/suppliers
- Travel is required- between (10-20%)
- Proven ability to add significant value through trading or marketing expertise, preferably with experience of trading physical and financial products
- Previous experience with marketing/trading/refinery/blending/oil movements operations
- Knowledge/experience of marine/rail/truck/pipe issues pertaining to the movement of crude or products
- Understanding of the characteristics of products and processes in terms of oil refining, including an appreciation of specifications, and global supply/demand economics
Preferred Qualifications
- Work independently and as part of the trading team
- Working knowledge/understanding of international commodities markets
- Experience managing successful relationships with external parties
- Experience working effectively with multiple internal stakeholders
- Understanding of risk/hedging tools to manage underlying positions
- Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, suppliers, counterparties
- Collaborative team player with ability to work constructively within a very close and often demanding team-working environment, and interact well with other parts of the group
- Self-starter with strong desire to embrace challenges of growing a business/market while adding value in the short- and long-term
- Ability to excel in a developing, unstructured market environment
- Flexible; able to reassess market conditions and adjust market views accordingly
- Extremely strong verbal and written communication skills
Total Rewards
At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
- Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
- 8% 401k company match
- Cash Balance Account pension
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
- Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.
Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.
To be considered
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 04/24/2025.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Nearest Major Market: Houston