Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

Within Trading & Shipping (T&S) Gas and Power Trading International (GPTI), bp is developing an extraordinary global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) business. The LNG book has grown to become a significant contributor to T&S and bp Group performance and is also one of the four strategic growth pillars that T&S has selected for its future growth potential.

The expanded LNG Strategy – endorsed by bp group senior executives - has 3 principal focus areas for the globally integrated book. These are:

Expand Supply and Sales Portfolio Expand Trading capability to optimise portfolio and offer customer solutions Develop Integrated Businesses with G&LCE

The Global LNG Operations Team is responsible for the scheduling, logistics, and all other operational aspects of all physical LNG cargoes, assuring compliance and efficient execution of operational activities in addition to managing shipping costs of over $200 million per annum. The team offers a dynamic working environment, and the operational activities require collaboration with bp’s LNG traders, other GPTI teams and supporting functions, as well as significant liaison with our trading counterparties.

In order to support the increased volumes and asset activity generated from the strategic growth, the LNG Book is recruiting a new Cargo Operator in London who will report into the Manager, LNG Global Cargo Operations.

About the role:

The LNG Operator is responsible for all aspects of the physical operation from executing the trade in line with contractual terms, liaising with cargo surveyors and counterparties and oversees all aspects of the voyage in accordance with the Charter Party. To support this activity the LNG Operator is required to build strong relationships across both internal and external partners as well as acting as single point of contact for Vessel Masters, Owners, and Brokers.

Proactively handling issues and exploring potential solutions whilst understanding how to use the expertise of wider bp team when facing complex scenarios is a key part of the role.

This role is on the front line of the management and mitigation of BP Shipping/Group Risk and is therefore expected to proactively spot issues and take pre-emptive action to mitigate risk.

You will be empowered and accountable to:

Build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners. Partnering with and drawing supporting expertise from:Vessel ManagersVetting & ClearanceChartering & SchedulersTrading CounterpartiesLegalSettlementsVessel Owners, Agents, and BrokersMasters of the vesselMaintain a good understanding of all operational aspects of LNG sales and purchase contracts.Ensure all assurance aspects of LNG shipping, including SSCS, vessel, port, berth, and terminal clearances, have been completed for every voyage whilst delivering safe, compliant, reliable planning and execution of voyages. Actively manage risks associated with transportation of LNG hydrocarbons.Manage the issuance of cargo and shipping documents as required within the contractual chain and ensure letters of credit and parent company guarantees are in place where required. Generate and issue Voyage Orders (including load and discharge instructions)Work with scheduling team to establish appropriate fuel strategy optimising earnings and minimising unnecessary costs.Appoint independent surveyors to witness cargo loadings and discharges and analyse cargo load and discharge reports to ensure integrity of cargo quantity and quality.Appoint port agents to act on behalf of BP interests and oversee the ship/shore interface along with Owners matters.Maintain accurate data entry of operational information in the Titan trading system and Imos Shipping system.Monitor and calculate shipping claims including demurrage and pursue claims under the Contract or Charter Party as appropriate.Identify opportunities for optimum bunker procurement.Ensure continuous improvements are raised / implemented as opportunities are presented.Support the wider LNG team with business developments as required.Support out of hours and weekend duty cover for relevant benches. Including support to the BP Shipping Incident Management Team (IMT) and Business Support Team (BST) where needed

Essential Skills & Experience:

Multiple years’ experience within a trading, supply, or shipping organization with scheduling, logistics, or other operational requirementsExcellent attention to detailStrong organisational skillsAn ability to effectively prioritise tasks and work under pressureStrong analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to develop strong external and internal relationshipsStrong interpersonal skills and a personable styleStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrate proactivity and a passion for spotting opportunities for change and other continuous improvement opportunitiesAbility to identify and proactively lead operational and commercial impactsUnderstanding of compliance and legal requirements to maintain licence to operateThe role also requires a willingness to be contactable out of office hours to meet operational requirements should the need arise

Desirable Skills & Experience:

LNG commercial experience (in a Shipping environment or Energy Company)Marine industry experienceExperience in a front office trading team

Why join us?

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life! These benefits can include flexible working options, paid parental leave policy among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Ancillary cost management, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Competitor intelligence, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Inventory Management, Listening, Marine assurance, Mentoring, Negotiating, Shipping/transport, Supply chain management, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading and scheduling operations, Trading Fundamentals, Sentiment and Trends, Trading knowledge, Troubleshooting, Voyage operations

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.