Bunkers Operator

Hafnia; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in maritime transportation is seeking a Bunkers Operator based in Houston. The role involves managing the supply of marine fuels, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring effective procurement processes. Candidates should have a degree in Maritime Studies and relevant experience in the bunkers industry, along with strong communication and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in bunkers (buyer or trader) in the U.S.
• Background in refiners or majors with understanding of U.S. supply dynamics.
• Highly adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bunker supply for clients and manage procurement processes.
• Liaise with vessel operators and suppliers to ensure compliant operations.
• Monitor fuel supply performance metrics and support resolution of disputes.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Proactive

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies or relevant professional certificate

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We are looking for a pro-active and resourceful professional to join our team in Bunkers. The successful candidate will be involved in the end-to-end process of bunker procurement and delivery, working closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers across key global regions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bunker supply for internal and external clients, supporting procurement, nomination, and delivery processes.
• Liaise with vessel operators, port authorities, agents, suppliers, and surveyors to ensure smooth and compliant bunker operations.
• Support the purchasing of marine fuels and follow-up on delivery execution, including quality testing and surveyor arrangements.
• Monitor performance metrics, consumption efficiency, and support the resolution of claims or disputes related to fuel supply.
• Engage in market intelligence gathering and supplier performance tracking to support trading decisions and strategic sourcing.
• Ensure accurate documentation and system input in accordance with internal policies and audit requirements.
• Collaborate across internal teams including technical, operations, procurement, and finance to support integrated bunker planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies or relevant professional certificate.
• Experience of 2-5 years in bunkers (buyer or trader) in the U.S or
• Experienced agent or operator in the U.S. with a commercial mindset (the candidate should come with an extensive understanding of the supply dynamics in the U.S. as it is a big part of the job) or
• Background in refiners or majors; (analyst, commercial, operation) with deeper understanding of the refining process and trading complex in the U.S. (domestic flows, Padd, stocks, etc.)
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment.
• High ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently within the team.
• Enjoys challenges and highly adaptable to changes.

Work Authorization: Only candidates with existing U.S. work authorization (e.g., Green Card holders or U.S. citizens) will be considered

A day at the office:

As a buyer at the Marine Fuels Sourcing team in Houston you are responsible for the daily procurement of bunkers for the alliance. A typical morning will be very hands on from the second you walk in the office, you will need to be in touch with the movements in crude oil and bunker fuel prices as you will need to provide spot - and forward indications to the alliance members, follow up on emails and handle any new inquiries that should be sent out to the market. Since there are a variety of tasks to cover simultaneously, the ability to handle multiple inquiries at the same time is greatly beneficial.

When the morning rush has slowed down, it is time to bring forward the eye for details as we will need to follow up on final quantities, request and provide CoQ's, any potential operational changes, or claims. This may also be a good time to compare port pricing / discuss alternative options with members of the alliance.

In order to stay engaged, throughout the day you will need to stay updated on oil market movements, factors affecting the market as well as assessing supplier performances to ensure we are not only achieving competitive pricing but also getting the best overall quality and performance.

If the above resonates with you and you think you can contribute, we are excited to hear from you!

The chosen candidate should be a positive thinker, and ready to be part of a dedicated group of individuals working towards common goals in a fast paced and fun environment.

We will be interviewing throughout the application period and may close the position once we have found the right candidate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Maritime Transportation

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