Charter Operations Coordinator
Belcan Workforce Solutions is offering a 12-month + contract for a Charter Operations Coordinator with a multinational oil and gas corporation in London. This full-time, on-site role involves coordinating and implementing safe, efficient, and cost-effective dispatch and voyage operations of chartered vessels. You will manage terminal/refinery inventory, lifting, and delivery schedules for crude and petroleum products.
Description:
Operate crude oil movements, equity sales and 3rd party purchases, in the Americas, North Sea, Baltic, West Africa, Mediterranean and Black Sea to ensure delivery in a safe & timely manner to refinery systems / 3rd party customers. Be the focal point for the Upstream,
Downstream, Refineries, Terminals, Charterers & Traders regarding these crude voyages.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate cargo operations and scheduling.
* Manage third-party equipment contracts.
* Generate scheduling orders and ensure proper vetting of marine equipment.
* Issue voyage orders and letters of indemnity.
* Optimise fleet operations for cost reductions.
* Provide accurate schedule and voyage information to stakeholders.
* Arrange bunker supply for time-chartered vessels.
* Support long-range planning and refinery turnarounds.
* Resolve billing disputes and minimise demurrage losses.
Must Have Skills and Responsibilities:
* Experience with Veson / Veslink system
* 2-5 years of experience from a vessel owner or other trading organisation, with experience directly in a shipping role, carrying clean or dirty liquid cargoes
* Examples of cargo management, vessel specifications and operations, charter party knowledge, voyage monitoring, terminal clearances
* Familiarity with international maritime regulations and compliance requirements
Qualifications:
* Degree in Engineering, Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Statistics.
* Marine Commercial experience in freight operations and risk management.
* Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and leadership abilities.
* Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
* Knowledge of marine logistics.
If you are a Charter Operations Coordinator looking for a challenging opportunity, this role could be perfect for you!