Gasoline Trader

Gasoline Trader

Location : Houston, TX, US, 77019

BASIC PURPOSE : Musket Corporation is seeking a commercially focused Gasoline Trader to drive blending strategy and trading execution across the Gulf Coast and export markets. This is a high-impact role requiring an understanding of gasoline component economics, blending optimization, and market fundamentals to drive profitable trading strategies. This role is strategic, margin-driven, and sits at the intersection of spec compliance, component value arbitrage, and export opportunities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and execute gasoline blending strategies based on component valuations, spec requirements, and market conditions.
• Trade Gulf Coast gasoline grades and blend components, identifying dislocations and arbitrage opportunities.
• Analyze and act on price differentials across blendstocks, including alkylate, reformate, naphtha, butanes, ethanol, and RBOB / CBOB.
• Manage exposure to the USGC export market, optimizing flows into Latin America and other global destinations.
• Partner closely with analytics, chartering, scheduling, and commercial operations teams to evaluate blending economics and drive trade decisions.
• Monitor supply / demand dynamics, spec trends, regulatory developments (EPA, RINs), and regional crack spreads.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with refiners, traders, and blenders, driving collaboration across the value chain.
• Use market data and trading tools to inform forward curves, pricing decisions, and blend optimization models.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Education : High school Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Skills : Proficient with Microsoft Office products suite, and ability to learn new software applications and computer programs. Build & sustain relationships using appropriate interpersonal skills and communication methods to build constructive relationships with customers, business units, service organizations and other stakeholders to meet shared goals and objectives. Contribute to the team's success by demonstrating cooperation and collaboration while participating in a group or team environment. Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive for performance and innovation. Results driven focus with the goal and ability to harness others' energy to drive toward goal alignment which meets or exceeds expectations.

Typical Physical Demands : Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity is sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Requires normal range of hearing and vision.