At INEOS Energy we produce and trade oil and gas. This is supported by our investments in low carbon technologies, which will help sustain our business through the energy transition. Direct examples of these areas are ‘Project Greensand’, our pioneering carbon storage project in the Danish North Sea and our investment in HydrogenOne Capital.
As a key function of the INEOS Energy Trading team, trading operations is accountable for the logistics planning and execution needed in physical trading deals. It is critical to ensure that all safety requirements and the 3C’s obligations are met (Contractual, Compliance and Commercial).
Trading Operators play a pivotal role in ensuring that the front to back office processes run smoothly and that valuable data and information is collected, entered and validated in a timely manner to allow effective management and oversight of the deal lifecycle.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Adherence to all Safey regulations and SHE principles.
- Nominate, schedule and monitor movements on vessels, 3rd party pipeline systems and in tanks.
- Maintain communications with all chartered vessels; dissemination voyage orders, cargo manifests, inspectors’ details as required.
- Monitor strategic relationships, updating internally any maintenance or operational events as appropriate.
- Nominate (and inspectors if required) and prepare all terminal clearances and instructions.
- Monitor and resolve volumetric discrepancies, support accounting team with invoicing accuracy.
- Entry of trade data and information into systems of record within appropriate timelines.
- Maintain and report stock and inventory, highlighting opportunities for commercial advantage or potential delays.
- Understand the deal requirements, with a focus on the contracted credit terms and notification timelines; when LoI and LCs may be required communicate with teams in a timely manner
- Develop partnerships and maintain external relationships with ship owners, brokers, terminal and pipeline operators.
- Identify areas for standardisation, simplification or automation within the INEOS Energy Group.
- Identify and disseminate relevant market intelligence within team to optimise and enhance business opportunities.
- Represent INEOS Energy at various events/ networks as required.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Experience & Education
- Minimum of 2 years in an operational or logistical delivery role.
- Competent user of suite of Microsoft office applications.
- Knowledge of relevant industry regulations.
Technical skills
- Working knowledge of commodity pipeline nominations and scheduling processes.
- Working knowledge of commodity and shipping logistics operations
- Working knowledge trading/shipping contracts Eg MSPA, ISDA, BPVOY5 SHELLtime2
BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong commitment to safety, regulatory and environmental principals
- A bias for action with a proven track record of taking initiative and solving complex problems.
- Self-motivated; Willingness and energy to take on new tasks with little supervision.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and powerful networking and influencing skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under extreme time constraints and considerable pressure, with confidence and courage.
- Keen eye for detail and ability to communicate complex situations effectively to management
- Ability to communicate and resolve issues in a professional and tactful manner