Metals Operator (Permanent)
Who You Are / Your Next Challenge
Reporting to the General Manager of the Petrochemicals business unit, the Metals / Petrochemicals Operator will play a key role in the day-to-day trading operations of the business, with a key focus on the following areas below.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-ordinating operations from trade inception to completion relating to products.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of trades, including confirmations, settlements and allocations.
- Coordinate scheduling shipments, arranging transportation and managing storage facilities.
- Prepare and maintain accurate trade documentation, including contracts, invoices, and shipping documents.
- Check all calculations relating to the trade (freight, demurrage, product, inspectors, cargo superintendents, gains/losses, insurance and additives).
- Communicate with suppliers, customers, and third-party service providers to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Maintain regular communication with various internal parties such as trading, risk and trade. finance teams to ensure smooth process.
- Work independently in handling varied and complex operational issues.
- Accurately update trading system in a timely fashion.
- Maintain accurate records of each cargo including prompt and accurate filing.
- Minimise profit leakage.
- Make or assist in claims where necessary.
- Requires frequent afterhours and weekend work to complete operational tasks.
- Maintain excellent HSE standards.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all operational processes.
What we’re looking for / Skills that will help you in the role
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
- Commercial Experience – 3+ years commercial experience in operations, logistics, international trading or a similar role relating to the petrochemical sector (including metals, liquid and solid products or other minerals) is desired.
- Experience in a large trading organisation is an advantage.
- Understanding of global shipping and relevant documentation (L/C), as well as a professional history of working closely with an oil or petrochemical trading team.
- Passionate about the commodity markets and motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Teamwork – Fosters ethical business relationships with customers, suppliers and co-workers. Works effectively with peers, customers and management, maintaining a positive and pro-active attitude.
- Communication– Clearly presents thoughts and ideas, both verbally and in writing.
- Organisation – Exhibits a highly organised approach to detailed work and maintains accurate and effective files.
- Multi-Tasking Abilities – Proactively manages multiple, time sensitive tasks concurrently
- Analytical/Problem Solving Skills – Thinks and manages problems and tasks through to completion. Evaluates and understands the financial impact of decisions/activities.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Knowledge and experience in IT including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Please note: This is a full-time, permanent contract position with the job based in Charring Cross, London. The role is available to be worked in a hybrid capacity of 4 days in the office / 1 day from home.
What you get in return
The role offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including Insurance coverage; Private Medical (for self and family); Travel (for self and family); Dental (for self); Life Assurance, Gym membership, Pension contributory by Company, 25 days holiday allowance (plus bank holidays) per annum rising after service.
Interested?
If the role sounds like you, we invite you to upload a copy of your CV and you can do this by clicking on the apply button.
Start Date: ASAP
Strictly No Recruitment Agencies; any submission of resumes without prior request / engagement from Petroineos Trading Limited will not be deemed as an introduction and therefore will not warrant an introduction fee.
For all job applicants looking to join us, please note Petroineos / PetroChina does not ask for fees prior/during/after the application process. We do not ask for banking details or personal financial information in return for the assurance of employment. Always apply through our Jobs and Careers site, LinkedIn or a site which links back to our Jobs and Careers site for you to apply.
For all job applicants looking to join us, please note Petroineos / PetroChina does not ask for fees prior/during/after the application process. We do not ask for banking details or personal financial information in return for the assurance of employment. Always apply through our Jobs and Careers site, LinkedIn or a site which links back to our Jobs and Careers site for you to apply.
Maidir le Petroineos Trading Limited
Petroineos Trading Limited comprises trading and refining joint ventures between PetroChina International (London) Company Limited and INEOS. Established in 2011, Petroineos is one of Europe’s leading International Integrated Energy Trading Companies.
Our highly experienced teams trade a comprehensive range of energy products, supported by a network of professional teams across the globe, enabling our customers to benefit from our ability to leverage our shareholders’ global network. Trading is carried out by three divisions: Crude, Refined Products, and Low Carbon Solutions.
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