Shipping Operator

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Direct vessel commercial operations and port scheduling according to charter‑party terms, 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 findings to Chartering, Trading, and Crude Operations teams as appropriate.
• Prepare and send instructions and documents, including loadable requirements, voyage orders, LOIs to ship owners, and agent nominations.
• Ensure timely input of shipping information in IT systems, and collect and save shipping and cargo documents.
• Coordinate and communicate with charterers, traders, cargo operators, brokers, agents, and vessels to resolve any ship‑related issues.
• Maintain awareness of port restrictions and regulations to ensure smooth operations.
• 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.
• Provide 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime (e.g., Maritime Transportation, Maritime Business Administration, International Logistics) or a 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 the shipping regulatory framework.
• Strong negotiation and scheduling skills.
• Strong analytical capability.
• Attention to detail.
• Proactive approach in a dynamic trading environment.
• Ability to work after office hours when urgent situations arise.

Work Authorization

This position requires permanent, unconditional authorization to work in the United States. 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. The following do not satisfy this requirement: 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; any non‑immigrant visa status (e.g., H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT); or any other work authorization that is temporary, conditional, or subject to change based on a government decision. The Company does not offer employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.