Charterer

Suncor Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Charterer to join our team. The Charterer will be responsible for securing safe, reliable, and cost-effective marine vessels in support of the energy trading business. In this role, you will build and maintain a portfolio of vessels suitable for meeting business demands and maintain contacts to predict business requirements and to develop new opportunities. This includes negotiating and chartering of tanker vessels that adhere to Suncor’s compliance, safety, and vetting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a background in Marine Operations field, such as Maritime Business, Maritime Administration, Maritime Logistics, or related would be attractive
• Minimum of 5 years of chartering experience in tanker
• Thorough knowledge of marine transportation and logistics industry
• Familiar with ASBATANKVOYAGE and other multiple forms for Charter Party
• Experience in commercial activities and negotiating agreements
• Knowledge and background of API, pourpoint, flashpoint, viscosity requirements, and other industry standards
• Knowledge of marine operations and safety, with a proven ability to navigate complex environments
• Oversee marine operations with a strong focus on safety and efficiency
• Leverage excellent negotiating skills and analytical abilities to drive informed decisions
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and a bias for action in fast-paced trading environments
• Organize and manage substantial amounts of information effectively

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts to support the business requirements, including securing spot, short, and long-term charter marine transportation
• Negotiate the rate and other terms with ship owner directly or via broker
• Provide logistic solution to traders, evaluate the freight and other costs as required
• Provide comments to shipping parts of some trading contracts, including freight assessment, adjustment, operation and demurrage
• Work closely with internal groups such as Legal, Operations, Traders, Risk, and Finance to ensure we successfully achieve business goals in a collaborative manner
• Coordinate with operations to ensure tonnage is optimized with respect to freight costs, minimize demurrage, and ensure timely delivery of cargoes
• Monitor various metrics to analyze performance such as market trends, broker performance, freight costs, and vessel availability
• Maintain various databases and enter deal terms in a timely manner
• Provide shipping market intelligence to trader

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Employee inclusion networks
• Accessibility accommodations upon request

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree