Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineering, energy, and finance teams to shape long-term gas supply plans, pipeline development roadmaps, and approved vendor lists, aligning with projected power needs 12 to 36 months in advance.
- Manage end-to-end procurement and contracting for natural gas supply, firm transportation, storage, pipeline capacity, and related infrastructure to ensure over 99.9% delivery reliability amid aggressive project timelines.
- Negotiate long-term commercial and precedent agreements with producers, marketers, and midstream firms, covering pricing, volume, flexibility, dedicated pipeline builds, interconnection rights, and priority access during supply constraints.
- Oversee pipeline projects from procurement to commissioning, coordinating with contractors, regulators, and operators to expedite delivery while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Use predictive analytics, market intelligence, and AI-based forecasting to identify risks from price swings, supply disruptions, regulation changes, pipeline limits, or geopolitical events, and implement preemptive solutions.
- Maintain cost leadership through should-cost analysis, structured pricing, risk mitigation, pipeline design optimization, and portfolio management, without compromising reliability for critical computing clusters.
- Develop strategic alliances with suppliers and midstream partners via executive reviews, joint initiatives, and co-developed innovations such as high-pressure laterals, smart metering, low-emission systems, and fast-deployable pipeline solutions.
- Promote sustainability and ethical sourcing across the gas and pipeline supply chain, including methane reduction, low-carbon supply options, and circular material practices.
- Monitor trends in natural gas markets, pipeline regulations (including FERC and PHMSA), LNG developments, midstream projects, and on-site power systems, then convert insights into forward-looking infrastructure strategies.
- Amplify organizational impact by guiding cross-functional teams on energy supply chain practices and cultivating a culture of accountability, speed, technical rigor, regulatory foresight, and continuous improvement.
Work Arrangement
On-site — Austin, TX
Other
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support supplier engagement, site operations, regulatory discussions, and urgent project needs.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and high-performance expectations.
- This role is located in Austin, TX and requires on-site presence.
- To meet U.S. export control requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or be eligible to obtain the necessary authorization from the U.S. Department of State.
- Candidates who wish to review the Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or who need accommodations during the application or interview process, should contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
