Shipping Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, anticipates, prepares and executes voyage instructions for spot and time chartered tonnage.
• Nominates and or appoints ships Agents, coordinates and monitors cargo and shipping operations. Maintains close attention to operational risks that may increase demurrage exposure.
• Compiles with shipping department ‘Check List’ to ensure company policy and procedures are adhered to. Coordinates and cooperates closely with all inter-company departments such as oil operations and treasury and, similarly with other third party service providers such as ships Agents and shipbrokers.
• Understands the limitations and restrictions for marine infrastructure at GM and LV refineries.
• Vets 3rd party vessels for PITL business via online vetting system and clears vessels for STS against PITL floating storage units.
• Checks freight and other shipping related invoices for accuracy and compliance with the Charter Party, ensures invoices are approved in accordance with company procedures and delegations of authority.
• Keeps Company system updated with the entries of accruals for the costs where invoices are expected in accordance with the Charter Party
• Responds out of working hours to urgent shipping requests and monitors emergency phone on a duty roster.
• Prepares laytime statement for accruals purposes.
• Prepares and maintain basic Excel spreadsheets where required.
• Assists in the preparation of weekly management reports.
• Maintaining awareness of the business context and company profitability, including budgetary control issues.
• Ensures all shipping deadlines and priority cut-off times are met.
• Other Project related tasks as requested by the Manager.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree in Shipping/ Commerce/ Logistics Management or qualified by experience.
• Understanding oil fundamentals, products, grades, qualities, geopolitical and environmental influence on commodity markets
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Relevant experience with ship-owners, charterers or shipbrokers
• Committed team player with ‘can do – will do’ attitude.
• Flexible approach
• Available out of office hours
• Be able to multi-task and perform excellent communication, supervisory and customer service skills
• Be able to identify problems and resolve in a timely manner
• Possess a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks and resources appropriately
• Promote an environment conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness
• Be proficient with MS Office and operational systems/software

Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, as well as the opportunity to be awarded discretionary bonuses based on performance and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, travel insurance and dental insurance, annual gym reimbursement scheme, 10% contributory pension scheme, and 25 day yearly holiday allowance.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited comprises trading and refining joint ventures between PetroChina International (London) Company Limited and INEOS. Established in 2011, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of Europe’s leading International Integrated Energy Trading Companies. Our highly experienced teams trade a comprehensive range of energy products, supported by a network of professional teams across the globe, enabling our customers to benefit from our ability to leverage our shareholders’ global network. Trading is carried out by three divisions: Crude, Refined Products, and Low Carbon Solutions. To discover more about the company, click here.

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