Dry Bulk Operator

Trafigura; Main Township (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping company based in Pennsylvania seeks an experienced Operator to manage dry bulk vessel operations. Responsibilities include voyage planning, performance monitoring, and compliance with international regulations. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of maritime experience and holds a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of sea and/or shore experience in the same position.
• Experience with Handy, Supramax, Panamax, and Cape size vessels required.
• Strong business acumen and commercial approach.

Responsibilities

• Undertake voyage planning to meet international regulation.
• Handle bunkers optimisation and optimize port rotation.
• Monitor vessels performance during all voyages.

Skills

Shipping logistics

Charter party terms

Global maritime operations

Communication skills

Commercial risk assessment

Education

Degree in Business Management or Maritime Studies

Job description

Main Purpose: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Operator to manage the day-to-day commercial and operational activities of dry bulk vessels. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of shipping logistics, charter party terms, and global maritime operations, with a focus on delivering efficient, safe, and cost-effective voyages, while ensuring proper operation of TC and spot vessels and maximize performance – time charter equivalent (TCE), following global standards and international regulations at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake voyage planning to meet international regulation and respond to vessel issues
• Handle bunkers optimisation, optimize port rotation, and track voyage KPIs including vessel performance, demurrage exposure, and TCE
• Review stowage planning, cargo handling coordination, appointment of agents and real-time resolution of issues
• Coordinate with shipowners, charterers, brokers, port agents, and inspection companies to ensure smooth and efficient voyage execution
• Provide Voyage Orders to vessels
• Monitor vessels performance during all voyages, ie speed and consumptions
• Handle questionnaires, certificates, LOI’s and all relevant supporting documents
• Update company’s software with required data
• Ensure compliance with Trafigura’s global policies and procedures at all times
• Liaise with customers (internal and external) on cargo readiness, vessel schedules etc.
• Engage in claims handling, laytime calculations, and prompt settlement of disputes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of sea and/or shore experience in same position
• Degree in Business Management or Maritime Studies
• Handy, Supramax, Panamax and Cape size experience required
• Good knowledge of Charter Party Compliance & Commercial Risk Assessment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong business acumen and commercial approach
• Adaptiveness to working in a multinational, high paced and challenging environment
• Capable of negotiating firmly but politely with international customers

Key Relationships and Department Overview

• Chartering
• Post Fixing
• Cargo Operations
• Brokers
• Owners
• Service Companies
• Third party customers