Commercial LNG Trade Senior Operator

About the role

Woodside Energy is looking for a Commercial LNG Trade Senior Operator based in Singapore. The role supports Woodside Energy Trading Singapore's LNG trading activities, partnering with LNG Traders to execute cargoes across the global value chain. It acts as the key interface between traders and stakeholders such as shipping, scheduling, cargo operations and counterparties, managing the end-to-end commercial workflow from deal capture to delivery. The role is described as the "control tower" for LNG cargo execution.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end commercial execution of physical LNG cargoes, ensuring trades are accurately captured, executed in line with contractual obligations and delivered safely and efficiently.
• Act as the primary coordination point between LNG Traders and stakeholders including cargo operations, shipping, scheduling, risk, finance, treasury, legal teams and counterparties.
• Monitor cargo movements and milestones, managing schedule changes, delivery adjustments and evolving operational requirements.
• Resolve cargo execution challenges such as diversions, delays, swaps, supply chain disruptions, contractual issues and scheduling conflicts, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Support trading and portfolio optimisation by facilitating cargo diversions, timing adjustments and destination optimisation.
• Identify operational risks, develop contingency plans and drive commercially focused solutions while maintaining contractual compliance.
• Maintain accurate trade and cargo scheduling data in Woodside trading systems, reconcile information between commercial, operational and financial platforms, and report regularly on cargo status, execution performance and key risks.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers, terminal operators and counterparties, acting as the primary commercial interface for LNG Traders during cargo execution and operational events.

Required profile

• 5-10+ years' experience in LNG, gas or oil trading operations.
• Strong understanding of LNG logistics, contracts and market dynamics.
• A degree is desirable but not essential.
• Proven track record managing complex cargo chains and resolving operational issues.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced trading environment, prioritising competing demands and making sound decisions within delegated authority.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and influence across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Required skills

• LNG trading operations and cargo scheduling
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Contractual compliance and risk management

What we offer

• Ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching.
• A values-led culture with a focus on a psychologically and physically safe work environment.
• Employee-led working groups and community volunteering opportunities.
• A competitive remuneration package with performance-based incentives.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 6 November 2026. Only direct candidate applications are accepted; recruitment agencies are not accepted.