Operations Manager / Senior Manager

BW Group; 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

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Hafnia is one of the world's leading oil product tanker owners and operators. We provide transportation of oil and oil products to national and international oil companies, major chemical companies, as well as trading and utility companies.

Hafnia is a company that’s all about our people – both the people that run the business, and those that manage our customers. We’ve always done things differently and prioritized a strong, commercial mindset. But we’ve never cut corners when it comes to relationships. Building strong business relationships with our customers is the foundation of what we do. We’re in this for the long run and focus on their needs 100%. We are transparent and we stick by our promises – as the partner you can turn to in a tight spot– meaning our customers stick with us. Our foremost rule is putting people first and that’s how we’ve become one of the leading ship owners and operators of today’s product tanker industry globally.

Hafnia has a solid history in chartering, operations, and technical management, and strives to offer customers the best solution for their transportation needs. This solution-focused approach has resulted in a strong reputation and the Company remains firmly committed to being a responsible member of the industry and operating according to the highest ethical standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you interested in working in one of the world’s leading tanker shipping companies where our “People-First’ mindset and ambitions towards a more sustainable maritime future, promote a strong commercial mindset and performance-based culture?

Then join us as an Operator.

At Hafnia, we transport energy resources around the globe. With a strong commitment to sustainability, safety and innovation, Hafnia is built on our values of Collaboration, Ambition, Reliability, and Enduring where every team member is empowered to contribute to our mission and make a difference.

Our long-term approach is founded on the principle of a commercial mindset, integrity, and putting people first. That is how we have become one of the leading ship owners and operators of today’s tanker industry globally.

What does the job entail?

We are looking for a motivated, energetic, digitally savvy, and ambitious Operator to join our Operations team in Houston.

You will join a truly global team, working closely with colleagues in Copenhagen, Singapore, and Dubai, as well as our colleagues at sea.

In Houston, you will take responsibility for the daily commercial operation of several vessels across our Pools, covering Specialized, Handy, MR, LR1, LR2, Chemical, and Panamax vessels trading Chemical, CPP, and DPP cargoes. This exposure means every day brings different voyages, challenges, customers, and stakeholders, so being able to juggle priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment is key.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include voyage bunker planning, tank cleaning, optimizing cargo intake and stowage, appointing agents and coordinating port calls, sanctions screening, monitoring speed and consumption, and plenty more. The goal is simple: keep our vessels moving efficiently while maximizing voyage performance and TCE.

Relationships are equally important. You will work closely with customers, pool partners, technical managers, agents, vessels, and colleagues across Operations, Technical, Commercial, and Claims. Clear and confident communication, both verbal and written, is therefore an important part of the job.

You will also contribute to fleet performance, emissions optimization, sustainability initiatives, and the continued use of data and digital tools to improve how we operate our vessels. From time to time, you may participate in broader projects, giving you exposure across Hafnia’s global organization and its short- and long-term goals.

Above all, we are looking for an honest, proactive team player who takes ownership, looks out for the team, and takes pride in doing the job well.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid work permit for employment in USA.


• A strong ability to collaborate in a team and act as a reliable team player.


• A minimum of 5 years of operational experience with a Ship Owner, Operator or Charterer.


• Experience could also incorporate sailing experience on an Oil / Chemical tanker (preferred).


• Self-driven, capable and comfortable working independently in a high intensity, multi-national environment.


• Ambitious and enjoys challenges with the ability to adapt to change.


• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.


• Excellent ability to navigate digital tools and platforms. Experience with following systems is a benefit: SEDNA, IMOS VIP and Microsoft Office.