LNG Operator

ConocoPhillips; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company based in Singapore is seeking an experienced LNG Operator. You will manage the execution of both short- and long-term LNG trades, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of LNG. The ideal candidate has 4 to 8 years of LNG operations experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a key industry sector.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of experience in LNG operations; strong candidates with LPG/clean tanker operations are also considered.
• Eligibility: Valid right to work in Singapore.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional Asian languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage LNG trades and ensure safe delivery operations.
• Coordinate with traders and terminals for scheduling and nominations.
• Prepare shipping and cargo documentation for compliance.

Skills

LNG operations experience

Operational risk management

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Tools

Advanced Excel

Power BI

ETRM and voyage/ops platforms

Job description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the worlds largest independent exploration and production companies based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries we explore for develop and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success and with them we power civilization.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage personal growth and ultimately create business success.

Job Summary

ConocoPhillips global portfolio of LNG assets includes ownership in multiple LNG JV projects with long term sales to global markets over seven (7) mtpa equity offtake commitment from the Americas and West Africa and regasification capacity in NW Europe.

Position Overview

As an LNG Operator you will be responsible for end-to-end execution of short- and long-term LNG trades and associated shipping ensuring safe compliant and cost-efficient physical delivery. You will manage scheduling nominations terminal coordination cargo documentation claims and financial settlement activities. The role sits at the heart of the commercial value chain translating SPAs MS(P)As confirmations and charterparties into reliable physical flows while protecting P&L through rigorous operational risk management and continuous improvement. A deep understanding of contract structuring negotiation optionality relationship management cross-functional collaboration and market pricing dynamics is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

1) Pre-Deal & Deal Execution Support

• Provide operational feasibility checks on spot tenders confirmations and optionality (DES / FOB laycans windows STS feasibility cool-down / gas-up needs heel / BOG implications).
• Advise traders on terminal constraints vessel compatibility boil-off / reliquefaction limitations HSSE requirements berth congestion and weather / ETA risks.
• Validate operational clauses in SPAs / MS(P)As confirmations and charterparties (NOR laytime / demurrage time bars pumping / throughput quality & measurement Q&Q dispute mechanisms).

2) Scheduling Nominations & Terminal Interface

• Build and maintain integrated shipping schedules; secure slots / windows with receiving and loading terminals.
• Issue and manage nominations monthly / weekly / daily programs and lifting / discharge plans; track counterpart confirmations and changes.
• Arrange gas-up / cool-down services and manage heel planning to meet terminal specifications and minimize delays.

3) Vessel & Voyage Operations (DES / FOB)

• For FOB : oversee loading operations coordinate with owners / managers on voyage instructions bunkers BOG management reliquefication.
• For DES : coordinate arrival line-up berth readiness measurement and discharge including custody transfer procedures and documentation.
• Work with Vessel Operations to monitor and optimize voyage performance (speed waiting / anchorage boil-off boil-off credit usage heel return strategy); maintain real-time ETA / ETD visibility and exceptions management.

4) Documentation & Settlement

• Prepare review and dispatch shipping and cargo documentation : BL COO quality / quantity certificates measurement reports cargo manifests letters of indemnity (as per policy) and terminal / port forms.
• Ensure compliance with SPA / confirmation documentary timelines and conditions precedent; coordinate with finance on invoicing payment milestones LCs / guarantees (if applicable).
• Maintain accurate energy calculations (GCV / NCV per standard) Wobbe Index checks and temperature / density-based conversions; reconcile with counterparties and terminals.

5) Claims Demurrage & Disputes

• Calculate and resolve demurrage deviation and port cost claims within time bars; compile NOR SOF logs and supporting evidence.
• Lead Q&Q and custody transfer discrepancy management (measurement vapor return sampling meters vs. tank ship / shore differentials); elevate and negotiate settlements with legal support as needed.
• Track root causes and drive recurrence prevention and commercial learnings into contract wording and playbooks.

6) Compliance HSSE & Regulatory

• Ensure operations comply with relevant company policies & terminal rules.
• Execute sanctions KYC / AML and ABAC checks in coordination with Compliance; monitor evolving OFAC / EU / UK / UN regimes relevant to physical flows and shipping.
• Adhere to Singapore MPA and regional regulatory requirements; participate in incident reporting audits and HSSE drills.

7) Data Systems & Process Excellence

• Maintain accurate timely entries in ETRM and voyage / ops systems (e.g. TriplePoint / PlanLogic IMOS Veson ShipNet or equivalent); reconcile physical with financial exposures.
• Build and automate trackers for line-ups laytime / demurrage documents claims and KPI dashboards (Excel / Power BI; Python a plus).
• Contribute to SOPs checklists and playbooks; identify and deliver process improvements that reduce cost and operational risk.

8) Core Competencies Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as the primary day-to-day interface with traders chartering risk finance legal terminals agents surveyors and shipowners.
• Provide clear proactive communication on operational risks costs and P&L impacts; support post-fixture meetings and after-action reviews.
• Participate in a duty / on-call roster to cover time-sensitive events and off-hours operations.
• Delivers accurate on-time operations under pressure; anticipates bottlenecks and resolves conflicts fast.
• Understands how operational choices affect P&L optionality and risk.
• Strong controls orientation; vigilant on sanctions HSSE contractual time bars and data integrity.
• Comfortable with data reconciliations and dashboards; leverages tools to reduce cost and error.
• Clear calm communicator with terminals owners and traders; confident in escalation and negotiation.
• Reliable team player in duty rosters; supports a global book spanning time zones.

Competency Requirements

• Experience: 4 to 8 years in LNG operations; strong candidates with LPG / clean tanker operations plus deep LNG exposure will be considered.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Maritime Studies Engineering Supply Chain or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Domain Knowledge:
  • LNG trade terms (DES FOB DAP) SPA / confirmation mechanics and charterparty basics.
  • LNG shipshore compatibility cool-down / gas-up heel / BOG management reliquefaction custody transfer standards and terminal protocols.
  • Demurrage / laytime calculations port costs and claims handling.
  • Sanctions / ABAC / HSSE awareness in a trading / shipping environment.
  • Tools: Advanced Excel; working knowledge of ETRM and voyage / ops platforms (e.g. TriplePoint / PlanLogic / Endur / Allegro IMOS / Veson).
  • Power BI and Python / VBA are advantageous.
  • Language: Excellent written and spoken English; additional Asian languages are a plus for APAC counterparties.
  • Eligibility: Valid right to work in Singapore.

Apply By

Oct 5 2025

Sponsorship

ConocoPhillips sponsorship for employment authorization in the country where this job is located is available for this position.

EEO

ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy

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