Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Voyage Operations Activities
- Administer charter party and transportation agreement terms to manage operational aspects of shipping LNG for both long term and spot contracts.
- Liaise with various parties to verify compliance of the voyage requirements, (e.g. Ship Shore Compatibility status, applicability of Conditions of Use).
- Prepare and issue voyage orders to assigned vessels, agents, and owners.
- Manage shipping schedule closely and advise stakeholders on changes in the schedule. As the nature of the shipping business is 24/7, candidates should be prepared to be contactable outside of normal work hours to address any time-critical operational issues.
- Manage bunker replenishment program for assigned vessels.
- Identify and execute optimization opportunities to create enterprise value.
Operational Excellence / Work Process Improvement
- Understand and operate within the framework for internal marine transportation agreements and time charter parties that are used to structure and manage the LNG shipping business.
- Review and understand the sale and purchase agreements used by Supply & Trading team to buy and sell LNG and how these interfaces with the shipping contracts.
- Assist to track and measure emissions and carbon performance metrics to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Review existing procedures and suggest updates where appropriate to generate process improvements.
- Assists and participates in commercial team studies with various affiliates and business units.
Business Process Management
- Process voyage reconciliations and month end activities, including uploading voyage information into financial spreadsheets and Shipping systems, invoicing and claims for all controlled tonnage.
- Review freight invoices, disbursement accounting, and other claims and assists in payment approval process..
- Manage business functional requirements ensuring compliance with the contractual requirements.
- Initiate claims associated with the failure to perform voyages in accordance with the charter party (e.g. consumption & boiloff performance guarantees, off hire)
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Selection Criteria
- Meticulous, highly reliable, and motivated team player with good follow through and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and use economic models to support decision making.
- Possess a growth mindset - display proactiveness in learning and resilience when faced with operational challenges.
- Excellent communication skills.
