Houston Vessel Operations Lead - Tankers

RecruiterPal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hafnia seeks an Operator to join the Houston Operations team. You will manage daily commercial operations for multiple vessel pools, including Specialized, Handy, MR, LR1, LR2, Chemical, and Panamax segments.

You will coordinate voyage bunker planning, port calls, speed monitoring, and cargo optimization while collaborating with global colleagues to maximize voyage performance and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Valid work permit for employment in USA.
• Team collaboration and reliable team player.
• 5+ years of operational experience.
• Oil/chemical tanker exposure preferred.
• Self-driven in a high intensity, multinational environment.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Experience with SEDNA, IMOS VIP, and MS Office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily commercial operation of several vessels across Pools.
• Coordinate voyage bunker planning, tank cleaning, and port calls.
• Monitor speed, consumption, and optimize cargo intake and stowage.
• Coordinate with customers, pool partners, and technical teams.
• Contribute to fleet performance and emissions initiatives.

Skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Self-driven

Adaptable to change

Digital tools proficiency

Tools

IMOS VIP

SEDNA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hafnia seeks an Operator to join the Houston Operations team. You will manage daily commercial operations for multiple vessel pools, including Specialized, Handy, MR, LR1, LR2, Chemical, and Panamax segments.

You will coordinate voyage bunker planning, port calls, speed monitoring, and cargo optimization while collaborating with global colleagues to maximize voyage performance and ensure safe, compliant operations.