Ben Hobratsch
About Ben Hobratsch
Ben Hobratsch is a Senior Global Crude Market Analyst at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with a background in crude oil market reporting and teaching.
Current Position at Chevron
Ben Hobratsch currently holds the position of Senior Global Crude Market Analyst at Chevron in Houston, Texas. His role involves analyzing global crude markets and supporting the Houston-based International Crude Trading Manager. His extensive experience in the crude oil market makes him a pivotal asset to Chevron's trading operations.
Previous Employment at Argus Media
Prior to his current role, Ben Hobratsch worked at Argus Media as a Crude Oil Market Reporter from 2012 to 2013. During his one year in Houston, Texas, he reported on market trends and developments in the crude oil sector, contributing to the organization's insights and publications.
Experience as an Educator
Before entering the energy market, Ben Hobratsch served as a Social Studies Teacher at Irving ISD from 2008 to 2011 and at Texans Can Academies from 2007 to 2008. He also worked as a Teaching Fellow in the Department of History at the University of North Texas from 2005 to 2007.
Educational Background
Ben Hobratsch holds a Master's Degree in History from the University of North Texas, completed in 2006. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in History and French from The University of Texas at Austin in 2003. His academic foundation in history complements his analytical skills in market analysis.
Specialized Roles and Responsibilities
Ben Hobratsch has undertaken several specialized roles in his career. He served as a backup Middle East cargo trader in 2019, an Area Operating Planner for Permian Crude Oil marketing from April to July 2019, and a backup US Crude export cargo trader in 2018. In 2016, he acted as a backup Hibernia crude oil marketer and Latin American crude oil trader, and held a development role as a book analyst (P&L) for the Latin American crude trading team for five months.