Global Tanker Voyage Operations Specialist

Puma Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafigura in Houston seeks an Oil Tanker Operator to manage Time Charter vessel operations, ensuring proper operation of TC vessels and maximizing performance in line with international regulations.

The role involves voyage planning, bunker and cargo operations, and coordination with brokers, ship owners, and service providers to ensure compliant, efficient voyages from pre-fixture to post-fixture activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience managing vessels' operations.
• Strong understanding of Charter party terms and conditions (Time Charter, Voyage Charter).
• Knowledge of BIMCO standard forms and clauses.
• Knowledge of laytime and demurrage calculations.
• P&L understanding and variance analysis.
• Experience with cargo operations – loading and discharge.
• Experience with bunker operations – planning, quality specs, sampling.

Responsibilities

• Undertake voyage planning to meet international regulations and respond to vessel operational issues.
• Optimize bunker procurement and consumption strategies.
• Review and coordinate stowage planning, cargo handling operations, and real-time issue resolution.
• Coordinate agency appointments and provide voyage orders to vessels.
• Supervise vessel performance throughout all voyages, including speed and consumption analysis.
• Coordinate weather routing services and performance optimization initiatives.
• Manage hold / tank cleaning optimization.
• Handle vessel questionnaires, certificates, LOIs and all relevant supporting documentation.
• Maintain and update company software systems with required operational data.
• Collaborate with internal and external counterparties to ensure smooth management of ongoing operations, including pre- and post-fixture activities.
• Ensure compliance with Global Regulatory Requirements.
• Prepare operational reports and performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Trafigura's global policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Voyage planning

Bunker operations

Cargo operations

IMOS / Danaos familiarity

English proficiency

Tools

IMOS

Danaos

BIMCO forms knowledge

Job description

Trafigura in Houston seeks an Oil Tanker Operator to manage Time Charter vessel operations, ensuring proper operation of TC vessels and maximizing performance in line with international regulations.

The role involves voyage planning, bunker and cargo operations, and coordination with brokers, ship owners, and service providers to ensure compliant, efficient voyages from pre-fixture to post-fixture activities.