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Ship Operator

Stolt-Nielsen

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Biofuels, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Develop and Maintain Customers, Document Management, Documentation, English Language, Establish Priorities, Incident Response, Industry Standards, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Petroleum, Product/Service Launch, Quality Control, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Stock Market, Team Player, Truck Driver, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Description

Are you as excited as we are when we talk about the storage and distribution of bulk liquids at our state-of-the-art tank containers and terminals in key markets? Join us as a Ship Operator.

In your role as a Ship Operator, you will manage the ship's commercial trading utilization through efficient cargo stowage, quality control practices, and voyage planning and execution, consistent with port, terminal, and regulatory restrictions. Your responsibilities will include maintaining effective communication with customers, sending operational instructions to ships, ensuring compliance with safety, regulations, and company procedures, and managing proper documentation for each voyage. Additionally, you will support incident handling and approve operational costs related to each voyage, constantly focusing on optimizing intake and decreasing costs.

Stolt Tankers, a division of Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNL), is the specialist in transporting bulk liquids: chemicals, clean petroleum products, vegetable oils, biofuels, and oleochemicals. We are building a winning culture that is characterized by a safe, sustainable, and continuous improvement mindset. As part of this, we are rolling out continuous improvement training to all our shore-based and seagoing colleagues.

What you will be doing

As a Ship Operator, you will manage ship operations to ensure a commercially efficient journey by planning voyages in alignment with cargo stowage and port rotation requirements. You will maintain regular communications with customers regarding ETA's and PTA's, reinforcing a transparent operational process. Your responsibilities will include sending logistical instructions to the ship's crew, always ensuring these align with safety and regulatory obligations. You will confirm operational instructions with the ship's Captain, ensuring all actions are compliant with industry standards. You will be responsible for overseeing voyage documentation, ensuring all logs and reports are accurate and complete. Collaborating closely with the Operations Manager, you will work on optimizing vessel routes and managing bunker consumption to reduce costs. Moreover, you will handle any voyage-related incidents, ensuring they are documented and resolved efficiently using relevant company procedures.

Key responsibilities
  • Manage and ensure the commercially efficient operation of assigned ships, including voyage planning, cargo stowage, port rotation, and bunker management.
  • Maintain communication with customers regarding ETA's and PTA's and provide operational information.
  • Send operational or logistical instructions to ships while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and procedural requirements.
  • Confirm with ship's Captain that instructions can be executed safely according to laws and guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with all operational, commercial aspects, and cargo fixture requirements of the voyage.
  • Handle the proper documentation for each voyage and manage voyage-related incidents.
  • Review, approve, or reject operational costs and credits associated with voyages; Focus on optimizing intake, decreasing voyage and port-related costs, and planning bunker needs.
Qualifications
  • Preferable education in Logistics or Business; Maritime License (unlimited) is an advantage.
  • Experience ashore in the maritime industry in an operational role preferred, or sea-going experience as an Officer in charge of Navigation on Tankers.
  • Ability to see the big picture and understand how operational aspects contribute to results.
  • Strong prioritization skills and an established sense of urgency.
  • Calm and controlled demeanor, maintaining composure in sensitive situations.
  • Fluent in verbal and written English.
  • Computer literacy is required.
What we offer
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement training.
  • Supportive work environment focused on collaboration and inclusive culture.
  • Opportunities for travel in a dynamic global maritime industry.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technology to enhance operational efficiency.


About Stolt-Nielsen

Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNL) is a long-term investor and manager of businesses, focused on opportunities in logistics, distribution, and aquaculture. The Stolt-Nielsen portfolio consists of its three global bulk liquid and chemicals logistics businesses: Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals, and Stolt Tank Containers - Stolt Sea Farm and investments in LNG. Stolt-Nielsen Limited is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs: SNI). Our values: We act pragmatically, collaborate for success, commit to go further, and seek creative solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Stolt-Nielsen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship status, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #LI-CB1 #L-Hybrid

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