Oil Shipping Operator
Trafigura•Houston, TX
About The Position
As an Oil Shipping Operator in Trafigura, you will have the opportunity to join a team that manages one of the world’s largest Time Charter fleets, handling all aspects of Time Charter vessel operations for the company. Your main responsibility is to ensure proper operation of TC vessels and maximize performance, following global standards and international regulations at all times.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of experience managing vessels' operations
- Strong understanding of Charter party terms and conditions (Time Charter, Voyage Charter)
- Strong understanding of BIMCO standard forms and clauses
- Knowledge of laytime and demurrage calculations
- P&L understanding and variance analysis
- Demonstrated experience with cargo operations – Preparation for Loading, discharge
- Proven experience with bunker operations - Planning, quality specifications, sampling procedures
- Knowledge of shipping regulatory frameworks
- Solid understanding of shipping management software (IMOS, Danaos, etc.)
- English proficiency (written and verbal)
Nice To Haves
- Strong business knowledge and commercial approach
- Ability to work in a multinational, exciting, fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external partners
- Data analysis and visualization - Dashboards, critical metrics, trend analysis
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Automation tool development (desirable)
- Understanding of AI/ML applications in shipping operations (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Undertake voyage planning to meet international regulations and respond to vessel operational issues
- Optimize bunker procurement and consumption strategies
- Review and coordinate stowage planning, cargo handling operations, and real-time issue resolution
- Coordinate agency appointments and provide voyage orders to vessels
- Supervise vessel performance throughout all voyages, including speed and consumption analysis
- Coordinate weather routing services and performance optimization initiatives
- Manage hold / tank cleaning optimization
- Handle vessel questionnaires, certificates, LOIs and all relevant supporting documentation
- Maintain and update company software systems with required operational data
- Collaborate with internal and external counterparties to ensure smooth management of ongoing operations, including pre- and post-fixture activities
- Ensure compliance with Global Regulatory Requirements
- Prepare operational reports and performance analysis
- Ensure compliance with Trafigura's global policies and procedures at all times
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
