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# LNG Originator I/II/Sr at EQT Corporation

- **Company:** EQT Corporation
- **Location:** Houston, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/eqtcorporation/jobs/5415235008

## Job description

At EQT, you won't just do a job, you'll help shape our future. Through Transparent Leadership, you'll work alongside leaders who value collaboration and ensure every voice is heard. Through Connected Impact, you'll see how your work influences critical business decisions and drives value across our operations. Through Supported Growth, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills through cross-functional collaboration, development opportunities, and career advancement.

Join our Qrew!

We are seeking an experienced Senior LNG Originator to identify, develop, and execute LNG sale, purchase, and trading opportunities across our global portfolio. Based in either Singapore, London or Houston (with preference for Singapore), this role will lead complex commercial negotiations, build and manage senior-level relationships with suppliers, buyers, and portfolio players, and help shape the origination strategy for our LNG business. The successful candidate will work closely with trading, legal, shipping, risk, and regulatory teams to structure and close high-value, long-term and medium-term LNG transactions.

The LNG Originator I/II/Sr responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Lead the identification, development, and execution of LNG sale, supply, and trading opportunities, including long-term and medium-term contracts and portfolio optimisation initiatives.
- Shape origination strategy and market entry approaches, drawing on market insight and an established network of counterparties across Atlantic and Pacific LNG basins.
- Provide commercial leadership on complex, high-value negotiations — setting strategy, leading counterparty engagement, and securing favourable terms on pricing, risk allocation, flexibility, and optionality.
- Originate and manage a portfolio of counterparties, targeting both established and new markets to grow trading volumes and margin.
- Oversee contract structuring and finalisation, partnering with Legal and Risk to ensure alignment with commercial objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key LNG suppliers, buyers, portfolio players, and strategic partners, acting as a primary commercial point of contact.
- Work closely with the Trading, LNG & Origination desks to assess portfolio fit, short- and medium-term exposure, and value of prospective deals.
- Prepare and present deal proposals, market analysis, and business cases to senior management and investment/commitment committees.
- Monitor global LNG and gas market fundamentals, pricing dynamics, and regulatory developments, translating insight into actionable commercial recommendations.
- Mentor junior origination and trading staff and contribute to the broader development of the origination function.

Required Experience and Skills:

- 5-10+ years of experience in LNG Origination, with a track record of leading and closing complex transactions.
- Demonstrated network of counterparties across LNG buyers, sellers, portfolio players, and shipping/infrastructure stakeholders.
- Experience negotiating SPAs, master trading agreements, and other long-form LNG/gas commercial contracts.
- Prior exposure to deal structuring, pricing mechanisms, and risk allocation in LNG sale and purchase agreements.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Trading, Legal, Shipping, Risk, and Finance teams.

## Skills & Attributes

- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to originate, structure, and close deals independently.
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with credibility at senior/executive level.
- Sound quantitative and contractual skills; comfortable with financial modelling and deal economics.
- Self-motivated, resilient, and able to operate with autonomy in a fast-moving, global market.
- Cultural fluency and comfort working across time zones with teams in London, Singapore, Houston, and other regional offices.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, energy economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is a plus.
- Fluency in English required; additional languages relevant to target markets (e.g. Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish) are advantageous.

Location Notes:

London: role sits within the Commodities: Origination division and reports into a US-based VP-Business Development & Origination, working closely with counterparts in Singapore and Houston.

Singapore: role reports into a US-based VP-Business Development & Origination within the Commodities: Origination division, with close coordination with London and Houston offices.

Houston: role sits in EQT's Houston office with global travel required

Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.

EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.

## About EQT Corporation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: EQT Corporation is a vertically integrated natural gas producer and midstream operator focused on the Appalachian Basin, committed to delivering affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: EQT)
- **Headquarters**: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (625 Liberty Avenue)
- **Founded**: Not explicitly stated in provided sources (company heritage dates to 1888 as Equitable Gas Company)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Oil & Gas (natural gas exploration, production, and midstream)
- **Target customers**: Utilities, industrial/commercial buyers, and wholesale natural gas markets (B2B)
- **Mission**: “Provide energy security for the world and lower global emissions” – with a vision to be the operator of choice for all stakeholders

## Products & Services
- **Natural Gas Production**: Large-scale extraction and processing of natural gas from the Marcellus and Utica shale plays in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.
- **Midstream Services**: Gathering, processing, compression, and transportation of natural gas; a $3.5 billion midstream joint venture with Blackstone Credit & Insurance was announced in November 2024.
- **Commercial & Trading**: Monetization of natural gas through sales, storage, and transportation agreements.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources (refer to SEC filings for latest data)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – not explicitly provided; EQT reported third quarter 2024 results and is a public company with regular SEC filings
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Blackstone Credit & Insurance (midstream JV)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Gross production volumes increased ~58% since 2018 while development costs per well decreased ~16%
  - Achieved net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions ahead of 2025 goal (announced October 2024)
  - Earned OGMP 2.0 gold standard rating from the United Nations Environment Programme
  - Supplies approximately 6% of total U.S. natural gas output; if ranked as a country, would be the world’s 13th largest natural gas producer

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertically integrated** in the Appalachian Basin, providing cost control and reliability across production and midstream
- **Low-cost producer** with demonstrated efficiency improvements (e.g., 16% reduction in Marcellus development costs per well)
- **First major U.S. traditional energy company** to achieve net zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions, setting a benchmark for ESG performance
- **Scale and market position**: one of the largest natural gas producers in the United States, with a large, contiguous asset base
- **Digital Work Environment (DWE)**: real-time operational dashboards (“Qrew Metrics”) tracking >3,000 metrics, enabling data-driven decisions

## Strategic Focus
- **Operational excellence** through digital transformation and continuous improvement
- **Low-carbon leadership**: maintaining net zero status, pursuing further emissions reductions, and expanding environmental certifications (Equitable Origin, MiQ)
- **Midstream infrastructure** optimization via strategic joint ventures (e.g., Blackstone partnership)
- **Long-term value creation** for all stakeholders, including communities, landowners, and investors

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-first culture**: EQT is a remote-first company, leveraging a Digital Work Environment to connect employees across the country; Pittsburgh headquarters serves as a collaboration hub
- **Values-driven**: core values of Trust, Teamwork, Heart, and Evolution guide day-to-day operations
- **Recognized workplace**: named a Top Workplace nationally for five consecutive years (2021–2025), with awards in Compensation & Benefits, Employee Well-Being, Innovation, Leadership, Professional Development, and Purpose & Values
- **Career development**: transparent leadership, visible impact, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced, agile environment
- **Offices** in Canonsburg (PA), Houston (TX), Moundsville (WV), Waynesburg (PA), Williamsport (PA), Clarksburg (WV) – each offering a distinct regional lifestyle
- **Notable perks**: holistic approach to well-being, community connections, and emphasis on employee feedback

## Sources
1. [EQT Corporation – Homepage](https://www.eqt.com/)
2. [EQT Corporate Profile](https://www.eqt.com/about/corporate-profile)
3. [EQT Careers – Overview](https://www.eqt.com/careers)
4. [EQT Life at EQT – Employee Experience](https://www.eqt.com/careers/life-at-eqt)
5. [EQT About – ESG Report Page](https://esg.eqt.com/about/)

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