LNG Operator

INEOS Energy is the energy division of INEOS, we produce and trade oil and gas. Operating across the Danish and UK North Sea with offshore oil & gas assets and onshore assets in South Texas, US. We also have a portfolio of non-operated assets built around two deep water early production assets in the US Gulf. This is supported by our investments in low carbon technologies, which will help sustain our business through the energy transition.

INEOS Energy Trading operates as the single face to the Gas, LNG, Power, Carbon, and Crude Oil commodity markets for INEOS. Our core mission is to fully monetise INEOS Energy’s equity Oil and Gas production across Europe and the US.

Beyond this, the Trading and Business Development teams are tasked with originating and developing complementary third-party physical business.

We also support the wider INEOS group by leveraging our carbon trading capabilities and supplying LNG, Gas, and Power to INEOS’s industrial base.

Our team is on an exciting growth journey, and we anticipate continued growth across both new commodities and geographies, as the business evolves to support INEOS Energy’s expanding global footprint.

Reporting to the Commercial Operations Manager, the LNG Operator is responsible for the safe, timely and commercially optimised execution of LNG cargoes. The role covers scheduling, shipping, cargo operations, voyage coordination, regasification, documentation and stakeholder management, ensuring each transaction is executed in line with contractual obligations and portfolio priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Own the end-to-end operational execution of LNG cargoes, from pre-load planning through to discharge and post-voyage close-out, ensuring safe, timely and contractually compliant delivery.
• Develop and execute cargo loading and discharging orders, regasification plans, including commercial ops responsibilities for scheduling, nominations, cargo and customs documentation, quantity/quality management of cargo, demurrage and any cargo claims.
• Design and execute vessel voyage plans for INEOS chartered vessels, including issuing instructions to the Master, planning bunkers, BOG and heel management, port coordination and TCP claims.
• Ensure LNG operations comply with INEOS marine assurance standards and business principles, HSSE standards, internal controls and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Execute bunker procurement in accordance with INEOS bunker strategy
• Participate in 24/7 operational cover as first responder to vessel enquiries, incidents and operational exceptions.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including traders, counterparties, terminals, shipowners, agents and surveyors, to ensure efficient cargo execution and effective resolution of any operational issues.
• Manage operational risk and support portfolio optimisation by identifying schedule changes, contractual constraints and operational opportunities, working closely with Trading and Commercial Operations.
• Execute operational requirements under LNG commercial agreements, including SPAs, MSPAs, charter parties, terminal and regasification agreements, ensuring contractual obligations are translated into practical operational execution.
• Responsible for accurate operational records and trading system data, supporting cargo settlement, reporting and operational controls.
• Support the development of the LNG business through operational readiness, process improvement, systems implementation and standardisation as the portfolio grows.
• Coordinate with Credit team and counterparties on letters of credit, guarantees, LOIs and SBLCs required for cargo and contractual performance.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Experience in LNG operations, shipping, scheduling, cargo execution, regasification.
• Excellent understanding of the LNG value chain, including shipping, terminal operations, regasification, storage, nominations and physical delivery obligations.
• Working knowledge of LNG commercial contracts and the ability to translate contractual obligations into practical operational execution.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance operational priorities, commercial value and risk.
• Experience coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including traders, originators, terminals, shipowners, surveyors, and agents.
• Knowledge of cargo documentation, measurement, quality management and terminal operations.
• Awareness of the regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to LNG shipping, including IMO, EU ETS, FuelEU and CII.
• Experience using trading ETRMs, scheduling or shipping systems (e.g. Allegro, Endur, EOS or equivalent) would be advantageous.

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commercially minded, with a clear understanding of how operational decisions impact value, risk and contractual performance.
• Takes ownership and accountability, with the discipline to manage cargoes from planning through to completion.
• Calm, practical and decisive under pressure, particularly when managing schedule changes or operational exceptions.
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player, able to build effective relationships across commercial, operational and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive in identifying risks, escalating issues and proposing solutions.
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Ability to influence others without direct authority

INEOS does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited CVs include any resume or hiring document sent to INEOS in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where INEOS has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of INEOS and INEOS will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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