Operator

Our client has a fantastic new opening for an Operator to join their busy operations team on a full time permanent basis in Aberdeen.

This role is full time based in their Aberdeen office with the requirement to travel to vessels when required and on call duty every 4 weeks.

General responsibilities:

• Responsible for the execution, implementation and supervision of assigned commercial contracts, time and spot charters as well as achieving the highest financial results, therefore:
• discusses daily operational issues with Vessel Owners and Ship Managers
• has daily contact with the assigned vessels and assists them
• ensures that the vessel complies with all requirements under the Charter Party
• closely monitors vessel performance and ensures that they comply with policies
• ensures that the vessel’s daily position and performance is recorded
• ensures that hire/freight invoices are issued and paid in accordance
• ensures that provisions for any claims/ by debts are administered
• briefs and/or debriefs masters on commercial/operational issues;
• visits the assigned vessels at least once a year
• analyse customers feedback to ensure structural improvements

• Ensures and facilitates smooth communication between various parties involved in the execution/implementation of commercial contracts (e.g. vessels, commercial managers, technical managers and other parties)
• Provides reports and analyses to the Operations Manager, to support tactical decisions and/or to offer advise to the benefit of the trading result and/or the effectiveness of the commercial contracts
• Maintains and updates voyage accounts, pool administration and reports to measure the effectiveness of vessels employed/operated
• Responsible for handling all customer complaints in consultation with the Operations Manager

Competences required for the role:

• Co-ordinating and monitoring
• Adaptability
• Communication skills
• Assertiveness
• Customer and service oriented
• Problem analysis

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree/ Higher Vocational Education (marine) or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar maritime commercial position and/or seagoing experience on vessels at deck officer level
• Preferably 4 years’ experience in specific function
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and voyage administration

Please note: Applicants must have the RTW in the UK and stay within daily commute distance to Aberdeen. No relocation or sponsorship are provided for this role.