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Commercial Specialist jobs in Houston are concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Downtown, and Greenway Plaza, driven by demand in oil and gas, industrial distribution, and commercial real estate. Employers hiring right now include Danos, Ascot, and Oceaneering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.
Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.
Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.
Responsibilities:
Job Purpose
Key Accountabilities
The key responsibilities will include the following:
Process Documentation and Review
- Review Asset Management and Energy Management processes necessary to comply with key commercial contracts (e.g., Power Purchase Agreements, Renewable Energy Credit Purchase and Sale Agreements, etc.), specifically delivery obligations and timelines, compliance requirements, and supporting documentation.
- Shadow Associates/Managers to understand and document monthly, quarterly, and annual processes and execution of contractual obligations.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain operational documentation, reports and internal records; update internal knowledge bases, systems of records, operating procedures.
- Track action items, project milestones, and departmental deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
- Partner with other departments to support business operations and organizational initiatives.
- Compile data and assist with operational metrics and performance tracking.
- Collaborate with Asset Managers and Directors to identify pain points and opportunities for efficiency throughout the department and recommend administrative solutions.
- Assist Asset and Energy Management teams in special projects designed to produce continuous improvement in the Asset Management or Operations group.
- Build on knowledge created from process documentation to improve processes and/or create new ones in collaboration with Regulatory, and other internal SMEs.
Experience/Qualifications/Education Required
Educational Experience
- Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, engineering or a related field is preferred, administrative experience required.
- Must possess strengths in the following:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong motivation and ability to work with little supervision or guidance.
- Strong learning skills and the ability to independently research, understand, and implement knowledge in new areas.
- Ability to work seamlessly across a wide range of disciplines both within and outside the group and the company to achieve project objectives.
- Ability to read, understand and implement legal contracts.
- Ability to understand technical operational matters and translate them to commercial and financial analyses and decision making.
- Interest in renewable energy, power markets, commercial and financial management, facility operations, and project management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for assessing data and tracking metrics.
- Proficient in technical writing.
- Ideally experienced with large datasets, PowerBI, ERP and CRM systems, but not required.
Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.
Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.
Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.
Responsibilities:
Job Purpose
Key Accountabilities
The key responsibilities will include the following:
Process Documentation and Review
- Review Asset Management and Energy Management processes necessary to comply with key commercial contracts (e.g., Power Purchase Agreements, Renewable Energy Credit Purchase and Sale Agreements, etc.), specifically delivery obligations and timelines, compliance requirements, and supporting documentation.
- Shadow Associates/Managers to understand and document monthly, quarterly, and annual processes and execution of contractual obligations.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain operational documentation, reports and internal records; update internal knowledge bases, systems of records, operating procedures.
- Track action items, project milestones, and departmental deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
- Partner with other departments to support business operations and organizational initiatives.
- Compile data and assist with operational metrics and performance tracking.
- Collaborate with Asset Managers and Directors to identify pain points and opportunities for efficiency throughout the department and recommend administrative solutions.
- Assist Asset and Energy Management teams in special projects designed to produce continuous improvement in the Asset Management or Operations group.
- Build on knowledge created from process documentation to improve processes and/or create new ones in collaboration with Regulatory, and other internal SMEs.
Experience/Qualifications/Education Required
Educational Experience
- Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, engineering or a related field is preferred, administrative experience required.
- Must possess strengths in the following:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong motivation and ability to work with little supervision or guidance.
- Strong learning skills and the ability to independently research, understand, and implement knowledge in new areas.
- Ability to work seamlessly across a wide range of disciplines both within and outside the group and the company to achieve project objectives.
- Ability to read, understand and implement legal contracts.
- Ability to understand technical operational matters and translate them to commercial and financial analyses and decision making.
- Interest in renewable energy, power markets, commercial and financial management, facility operations, and project management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for assessing data and tracking metrics.
- Proficient in technical writing.
- Ideally experienced with large datasets, PowerBI, ERP and CRM systems, but not required.
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Commercial Specialist Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a commercial specialist job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's three strongest hiring sectors for this role: energy and oilfield services, industrial and chemical distribution, and commercial real estate. Jobs concentrate in the Energy Corridor, Westchase, and Downtown. Candidates who stand out typically bring contract negotiation experience, familiarity with B2B sales cycles in commodities or industrial markets, and direct ties to Houston supplier or operator networks.
Which companies hire commercial specialists in Houston?
Employers hiring commercial specialists in Houston right now include Danos, Ascot, and Oceaneering, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's hiring base runs from large integrated energy operators and petrochemical companies to regional commercial real estate firms and industrial distributors with Gulf Coast operations.
Are there remote commercial specialist jobs in Houston?
Yes, though it depends heavily on the role. Desk-based and analytical commercial specialist positions, such as contract analysis, pricing, and inside sales support, can often be done remotely, while field-facing or site-based roles require in-person presence. About 60% of commercial specialist openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Energy sector roles in particular tend to require on-site availability for vendor and operator meetings.
How can I get a commercial specialist job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through inside sales or commercial analyst roles at industrial distributors and oilfield services companies, many of which hire at the junior level and train on contract and pricing fundamentals. Companies in the petrochemical supply chain and commercial property management firms also bring on coordinators and junior account associates. A background in business, supply chain, or engineering gives you a practical edge with Houston employers.
Which industries hire the most commercial specialists in Houston?
Most commercial specialist openings in Houston sit in Insurance and Banking & Financial Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's role as the hub of the U.S. energy industry, paired with its concentration of petrochemical facilities, port logistics, and large-footprint commercial real estate, keeps consistent demand for commercial specialists across those sectors.
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