Shipping Operator

Unipec America Inc•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Operator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring ship operations to ensure they are conducted safely, reliably, and cost-effectively in support of the energy trading business and in accordance with charter-party terms and conditions. Key responsibilities include overseeing vessel operations, coordinating loading processes, preparing voyage orders, arranging bunkering and agency appointments, and monitoring voyages. The Shipping Operator achieves these objectives while adhering to compliance and safety standards set by UNIPEC America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime, such as Maritime Transportation, Maritime Business Administration, International Logistics, or related field preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience with tanker commercial operation or chartering
Strong understanding of Charter party terms and conditions (Time Charter, Voyage Charter)
Knowledge of shipping regulatory framework
Strong negotiation and scheduling skills
Strong analytical capability
Attention to details
Proactive in a dynamic trading environment
Ability to work after office hours will be required in urgent situations
Permanent, unconditional authorization to work in the United States as a condition of employment. Eligible candidates are limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) whose work authorization does not expire, is not subject to renewal, and is not contingent upon any pending application, petition, or adjudication by any government agency.
Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) of any kind, including those issued in connection with a pending application for adjustment of status (I-485), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), DACA, or any other pending immigration proceeding are not accepted.
Any nonimmigrant visa status, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, STEM OPT, or CPT is not accepted.
Any other work authorization that is temporary, conditional, or subject to change based on a government decision is not accepted.
The Company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship of any kind, now or in the future.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruitment agencies; therefore, we will not pay any fees for resumes submitted.

Responsibilities

Direct vessel commercial operations, port scheduling according to charter-party terms and conditions and trading requirements
Arrange voyages and coordinate any changes or adjustments with respect to cost savings with all stakeholders
Monitor vessels commercial and contractual performance and communicate to Chartering, Trading and Crude Operations team as appropriate
Prepare and send instructions and documents including loadable requirements, voyage orders, LOI’s to ship owners, and agent nominations
Ensure timely input of shipping information in IT SYSTEMS, collect and save shipping and cargo documents
Coordinate and communicate with charterers, traders, cargo operators, brokers, agents, and vessels to facilitate resolving any issue related to ships
Maintain awareness of port restrictions and regulations and ensure smooth operation
Track, analyze, and arrange all freight invoices and other shipping costs
Coordinate with Finance to provide accurate and timely data for efficient invoicing and rebilling to third parties
Prepare shipping data and required statistics
Proactive communication, efficient coordination, and strong organizational skills to maintain smooth operational performance and service quality.
Ensure that all data and operational inputs are accurate, timely, and standardized across systems.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
Other duties as assigned