Oil Operator

Javelin Global Commodities; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commodities trading firm in Singapore seeks an experienced operator for their Oil operations team. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of crude oil cargo operations, including shipping documentation and compliance with trade regulations. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally within an oil major or trading company, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years' experience in crude oil operations.
• Experience in analytical or trade support functions preferred.
• Strong detail-oriented analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crude oil operations from start to finish.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders for timely operations.
• Draft and review shipping documents.

Skills

Shipping logistics understanding

Trade documentation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

ETRM systems

Job description

Location: Singapore

Salary: Competitive salary, plus benefits package and discretionary bonus scheme

About Javelin

Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and wider global offices in New York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India, Singapore, China and Australia. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates across six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons, freight, softs, and renewables.

Established in 2015, Javelin employs over 200 people and is a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach, meritocratic culture and strong work ethic. Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.

Whilst our footprint grows, we still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a ‘give as you earn' scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs and lunchtime activities. Our London office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator.

Discover more at http://www.javelincommodities.com/.

The Role

As an operator within JVLN's Oil operations team you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of Crude Oil cargo operations, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation. The ideal person would have at least a couple of years' experience within an operator role ideally in an Oil Major or trading company.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Oversee end-to-end crude oil operations, including nominations, shipping documentation, cargo delivery and voyage execution
• Coordinate with traders, charterers, shipowners, counterparties and inspection companies to ensure timely and efficient cargo operations
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
• Prepare, review, and verify shipping documents such as bills of lading, certificates of quantity/quality, cargo manifests, and other contractual documents
• Monitor voyage progress and provide updates on vessel status, delays, or operational issues
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, Incoterms, and relevant trade regulations
• Manage laytime calculations, demurrage claims, cargo claims and operational costs, ensuring prompt settlement with counterparties
• Handle inventory and cargo reconciliation between terminals, refineries, and counterparties
• Support traders with operational insights, logistics optimization, and risk mitigation
• Maintain accurate records and operational reports in line with internal controls and audit requirements
• Liaise with finance and risk teams for timely invoicing, payment follow-ups, and performance reporting

Requirements

Experience

• Circa 3 - 5 years' relevant experience in crude oil operations (preferably with oil trading company or oil major)
• Previous experience in analytical or trade support functions is highly regarded
• Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Solid understanding of shipping logistics, trade documentation, and international crude oil trade practices
• Proficient in MS Office and trading/operations systems (e.g., ETRM)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Proactive communicator, easily able to disperse complex information into digestible formats to a range of stakeholders
• Strong teamwork and organizational abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Income protection