Oil Shipping Operator (Contract)

This is an 8-months contract role.

Main Purpose

As a Shipping Operator in Trafigura, you will have the opportunity to join a team that manages one of the world’s largest Time Charter fleets in the world, 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

2-4 years’ of relevant experience in an owners/broker house handling operations.   

Strong business acumen and commercial approach

Ability to work in a multinational, challenging, fast-paced, high-pressure environment

English proficiency (written and verbal)

 Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders

High IT system literacy, including various shipping management software e.g. IMOS / ZeroNorth

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks 

Data analysis and reporting capabilities

Key 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

Monitor 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

Competencies

Collaborative

Diligent

Dynamic

Efficient

Communicative

Reliable

Proactive

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Innovative and improvement-focused

Key Attributes

Commercial & Financial Acumen:

· Charter party terms and conditions (Time Charter, Voyage Charter)

· BIMCO standard forms and clauses

· Laytime and demurrage calculations

· P&L understanding and variance analysis

Operational Expertise:

· Cargo operations – Preparation for Loading, discharge.

· Bunker operations - Planning, quality specifications, sampling procedures.

Analytical & Reporting Skills:

· Data analysis and visualization - Dashboards, KPIs, trend analysis

· Report writing and presentation skills

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

· Automation tool development (desirable)

· Understanding of AI/ML applications in shipping operations (desirable)

· Continuous improvement initiatives