Founded in 2002 as a liquid natural gas (LNG) import and regasification facility, Freeport LNG Development, L.P. currently operates a natural gas liquefaction and LNG export facility on Quintana Island near Freeport, Texas, about 70 miles south of Houston. This facility connects U.S. producers and midstream companies with LNG demand centers all over the world.
Team Profile
The Commercial Department handles a wide array of responsibilities:
• Toller Services: Negotiation and implementation of import and export tolling agreements, planning & scheduling of LNG cargos, feed gas and power, vessel management, and customer relations
• Commercial Execution: Operational commodity procurement and scheduling, capacity optimization through integration with facility operations, engineering and maintenance; coordination with upstream pipelines (interconnection, scheduling and balancing) and electricity utility and ISO counterparties and suppliers;
• Corporate Support: Commodity settlement and position reporting, energy balance and inventory management, settlement and allocation of power costs, commodity sales invoicing
• Middle Office: Risk management, trade confirmations, ETRM system support and maintenance, and corporate reporting
The Internship
We have opportunities for interns to work within a team of energy industry experts through the summer and potentially until graduation. As a member of an open, dynamic and innovative team, the intern will carry out research, analytics, and project support work on several projects core to the ongoing operations of the Commercial team. The intern will also be responsible for performing daily reporting obligations. The successful candidate must have enthusiasm for the Energy business, advanced data management and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and possess excellent interpersonal skills to maintain and improve relationships with the wider team.
Knowledge & Experience Required
• Proficiency with MS Office suite with particular emphasis on Excel and Visio
• Experience in the modelling and analysis of complex numerical data
• The ability to work closely with colleagues to support design and delivery of high-quality solutions
• Adhere to best practices and maintainability while freely knowledge sharing with colleagues
• The ability to learn to synthesize historical and forecast data
• Must be able to work in Houston, TX without relocation or housing assistance with preference given to candidates who will have the ability to continue the internship on a part-time basis year round.
Preferred Experience
Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Anticipated graduation: May 2025 or later.
Key Competencies
• Drive and the ability to complete directives with minimal oversight
• Issue identification, problem solving, and analysis
• Efficiency focus
• Extensive analytical skills
• Strong communication (verbal, written)
• Ability to prioritize effectively, multi-task when necessary
• Ability to secure resources and information to get the job done
