LPG Operator - Temporary

Our client is an Oil and Gas trading company based in Geneva.

Description

• Review Purchase and Sales contracts
• Ensure nominations and documentary instructions are sent timely and as per contractual agreement
• Ensure that Inspector/Agent at load/discharge are nominated timely and accurately in regards of quantity and quality specification as per the sale or purchase contract
• Review all loading and/or discharge documents provided by either the Agents, Inspector, Superintendent in accordance with the Sale or Purchase contract.
• Ensure cargo documentation is compliant with contract / financial instruments
• Liaise with Trade Finance / LC department to ensure authorisations are granted for loading/discharge of cargo
• Inform all desks involved (TF, LC and Demurrage) when loading / discharge is completed
• Ensure all operational and shipping costs are properly updated / recharged in ETRM
• Process incoming invoices related to shipping and operational costs
• Responsible for settling any dispute / claim
• Follow up closely with counterparts on operational cost payments collection
• Update ETRM daily for all trading units engaged in LPG trade flow
• Manage fleet of vessels. 7 - 10 time charters simultaneously + Voyage CP + any cif/cif deals
• Supervise the loading and discharging operations, ensuring vessels are always ready to load / discharge at any time in a smooth manner
• Organise and monitor ship-to ship transfers
• Liaise with vessel / owners to optimize time
• Clear vessels with the necessary counterparts to perform the lifting under the Sale or Purchase contract.
• Ensure payments of hire and invoices due to owners, agents, inspectors, bunker suppliers are made on time.
• Buy bunkers (vlsdo / hfo / lsmgo) for our fleet in time charter at the best price and location as possible, always meeting quality standards. Ensure bunkering operations do not interfere with business commitment
• Arrange the security of the vessel (armed guards, escort vessels) and optimize costs
• Report location to insurance broker
• Update TC charters party liability spreadsheet
• Ensure the respect of the Charter Party
• Keep the physical/electronic filing system up to date for Audit purpose and/or internal one.
• Report on a monthly basis, the 4 vessels monthly bunker consumption to trading desk

Profile

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor or Master degree or certification is required
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar position, preferably on LPG activities in big trading houses
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, French is a plus
• Experience in utilizing IT systems relating to trading/operations, proficient in excel
• Good attention to details and comfortable working with figures

Competencies

• Collaboration & Teamwork: Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally
• Communication Skills: Actively listens and conveys thoughts and ideas clearly and succinctly, both in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
• Self-Management: Strong organizational skills. Prioritizes activities, plans and tracks progress to ensure that agreed objectives are met with the required quality and to agreed timelines.

Job Offer

Temporary positions are a great way to use your skills and to test your adaptability. The environment is fast-paced, as it always is, and you will be working directly with the trading team.