Job Description

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Description

This role is part of the Petroineos Loss Control Desk, located within a London based refining and trading company. The key focus for the successful candidate is to add marine (i.e. tanker) and shore terminal expertise to a team which consists primarily of Trading / Shipping / Logistic and Refining personnel. You will be responsible for identifying and reducing crude and product losses, protecting Petroineos' interests with specific focus on the entrepreneurial and assets business (Lavera/Grangemouth refineries and third party storage). You will provide technical support to Trading and Shipping business units of the company, as directed in the field.



This is a 12-month FTC position.###

Key Responsibilities

Identifies, plans and executes Risk Management / Loss Control policy and procedures within PITL, shipping and terminals (PIMF/PIMSL and/or 3rd party) relating to the carriage of petroleum cargos, including 3rd party storage; Attends load and discharge ports, STS locations to co-ordinate and execute loss control policy and procedures on behalf of PITL. Assists all desks to provide ship/shore technical expertise to solve issue or for recommendation. Maintains accurate and detailed data base of all cargo sales and purchases with regards to loss control, providing data on demand. Assists with blending and co-mingling of cargoes to specification as required; (e.g. VLCC Fuel Oil cargoes), stowage plans, COW, cargo heating, de-watering plan, FSU operations etc... Assists in the submission and defence of cargo claims for shortages, contamination, ROB, bunker, to counterparties and/or Insurers, Terminals, Inspection companies. Plans, anticipates, prepares and executes voyage instructions for spot and time chartered tonnage. Nominates and or appoints ships Agents, coordinates and monitors cargo and shipping operations. Maintains close attention to operational risks that may increase demurrage exposure. Complies with shipping department 'Check List' to ensure company policy and procedures are adhered to. Coordinates and cooperates closely with all inter-company departments such as oil operations and treasury and, similarly with other third party service providers such as ships Agents and shipbrokers. Checks freight and other shipping related invoices for accuracy and compliance with the Charter Party and ensures invoices are approved in accordance with company procedures and delegations of authority. Keeps Company system updated with the entries of accruals for the costs where invoices are expected in accordance with the Charter Party Responds out of working hours to urgent shipping requests and monitors emergency phone on a duty roster. Prepares laytime statement for accruals purposes London based, but with overseas travel required - circa. <0-24> ship / terminal visits per annum.


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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Relevant degree and/or qualified by experience MSc / DoT Officer Master Mariner / (or equivalent) Former Mariner with experience in this field is required. Good level of experience as Chief Officer on product tankers and crude carriers including VLCC's and /or Loss Control - Inspection company Expert. Circa. 10 years of relevant experience preferred. Training will be given to those applicants who are deemed to be suitable but lack expertise in specific areas. Experience of working in challenging and fast paced environments; ability to travel extensively, sometimes to isolated environments.


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Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, as well as the opportunity to be awarded discretionary bonuses based on performance and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, travel insurance and dental insurance, annual gym reimbursement scheme, 10% contributory pension scheme, and 25 day yearly holiday allowance.###

About Petroineos Trading Limited

Petroineos Trading Limited comprises trading and refining joint ventures between PetroChina International (London) Company Limited and INEOS. Established in 2011, Petroineos is one of Europe's leading International Integrated Energy Trading Companies.




Our highly experienced teams trade a comprehensive range of energy products, supported by a network of professional teams across the globe, enabling our customers to benefit from our ability to leverage our shareholders' global network. Trading is carried out by three divisions: Crude, Refined Products, and Low Carbon Solutions.



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