Oil & Gas Operation Specialist – Refined Products (Trading Operation)

Trade Execution & Operations Management: Oversee the full life cycle of refined products trading deals (e.g., gasoline, diesel, jet, fuel oil, naphtha). Manage all operational aspects from deal confirmation to delivery and discharge. Coordinate with traders, clients, suppliers, and terminals to ensure efficient cargo scheduling and execution.

Shipping & Logistics: Liaise with shipping departments, brokers, vessel owners, and agents to ensure timely vessel nomination, clearance, berthing, and loading/discharge operations. Monitor vessel movements and anticipate potential delays or issues. Coordinate issuance of shipping documents (BLs, NOR, SOF, etc.).

Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and review operational documentation (including cargo documentation, invoices, PDAs, LOIs, etc.). Ensure compliance with contractual terms, industry regulations, and internal procedures. Handle letters of credit and bank documentation in coordination with the finance team.

Communication & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary operational contact between counterparties, suppliers, terminals, and inspection companies. Maintain clear and timely communication with trading, finance, and risk teams on deal status, cost implications, and operational exposures.

Port & PDA Management: Coordinate Proforma Disbursement Accounts (PDA) and Final DA with agents and finance. Review and validate port charges, demurrage exposure, and other operational costs.

Post-Fixture & Claim Management: Track and manage demurrage/despatch, product losses, and other post-delivery claims. Support settlement and claim resolution in collaboration with legal and trading teams.