Oil Operator

Trafigura Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafigura Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced operations professional to manage end-to-end oil trade execution, coordinating with traders, chartering, agents and counterparties. You will focus on cargo execution, STS transfers, storage movements, and blending activities to ensure timely trade completion.

The role requires 3-5 years in oil trading ops, strong communication and numeracy, and the ability to handle multiple cargoes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of operational experience in oil trading.
• Experience in Fuel or Gas oil cargo execution is required.
• Experience in blending is advantageous.
• Ability to optimise operational plans and manage multiple cargoes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end operational execution of oil trades from recap to completion.
• Coordinate with traders, chartering, agents and counterparties for smooth cargo execution.
• Optimize plans, manage costs and identify operational risks early.

Skills

Operational oil trading

Blending experience

Cargo execution

Cost optimisation

Risk management

Stakeholder relations

Strong communication

Numeral literacy

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Deadline pressure

Analytical mindset

Commercial instinct

Coordination & planning

Job description

Main Purpose

Commercial physical fuel/gas oil logistics operations and trader support. Possibly supporting other Product desks in the future. 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. Co-ordinate shipping/logistics in order to effect the trade successfully. Assists in the research of new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end operational execution of oil trades from recap to completion, including STS transfers, storage movements and blending activities. Coordinate closely with traders, chartering, agents, surveyors and counterparties to ensure smooth cargo execution, while optimising operational plans, managing costs and identifying operational risks early to ensure efficient and timely trade completion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 3-5 years of operational experience in oil trading, with experience in Fuel or Gas oil cargo execution and
• Experience in blending will be an advantage.
• Ability to optimize operational plans, manage costs and handle multiple cargoes in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving ability to manage operational challenges and mitigate risks
• Ability to establish good working relationships with relevant counterparties
• Strong communication skills and numeral literacy are very important.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to be flexible and work to deadlines and under pressure
• Analytical and possesses commercial instinct
• Good coordination and planning skills to liaise on tight logistics deadlines