Analyst - Bunker Operations

Day to day oversight of the regional bunkering operations and trading support for the Trafigura bunkering team. Physical oil products operations and trader support. Co-ordinates all aspects of the post-deal trading activity to ensure contract execution runs smoothly. Provide commercial/market information to the trader as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sailing exp as Junior Officer/ Engg. preferable but not essential
• Strong interpersonal skills, high standards of professionalism, resilience under pressure.
• Effective problem solver
• Sound understanding of bunkering operations
• HSEC procedural implementation • Good understanding of technical shipping and maritime terminology, as well as commercial shipping law and the impact on oil cargo operations.
• Effective communication skills at all levels
• Strong understanding of end-to-end bunkering operations and vessel handling.
• Communication : Strong communication for effective communication with Vessel Masters , receiving vessels and various CPs.
• Strong Understanding of various maritime regulations including MARPOL etc.
• Strong knowledge about Bunker sampling and procedure

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of Operations Administrator
• Vetting vessels for proposed Time or Spot Charter
• Checking suitability of clients vessels for bunkering operations
• Working on the applicable clearances required for each of the planned operations.
• Action sales and build into the schedule of operations
• Regularly update other team members of the planned schedule
• Agency coordination
• Managing diversions from schedules
• Relay and supervise load orders to Ship-owners/Master of our vessels.
• Monitor progress of the vessel during operations.
• Send calling instructions to vessels and update internal systems with latest information
• Manage quality and quantity
• Monitor and evaluate performance of any TC vessel and 3rd party vessel
• Manage relationship with 3rd party vessel providers
• Setting up and documenting all required procedures required to manage this new business.
• Collating information on port calls, competition and other regional operations.
• Provides guidance to other operations staff.
• Follow strictly internal procedures and company's policies. Adhere to Trafigura's Code of Conduct

Bunkering Operations management :

• Develop and manage operational schedule to ensure optimal turnaround time
• Oversee end to end bunker delivery coordination.
• Monitor vessel performance during bunker supply ops to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Ensure accurate documentation for all bunker transactions. • Internal system updates – Portals, IMOS and Pluto

Key Internal Relationships

• Commercial bunkering Team
• Operations Team
• Trade Finance
• Credit
• Customers & 3rd Parties
• Service Companies
• Agents
• Disbursements
• Deals Desk

Department

Operations Controller, Bunkering Team

Reporting Structure

Reporting directly to Regional Tanker Operations Manager