LNG Operations Executive

About the Role

Our client, a recognised global player in the energy and commodities industry, seeks a seasoned LNG Cargo Operator to oversee physical cargo movements, shipping logistics, and contractual commitments for both term and spot trade agreements. This position demands close collaboration with teams in trading, chartering, risk, legal, and finance to guarantee the safe, precise, and timely execution of cargo shipments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end operational cycle of physical LNG cargoes, including scheduling of lifting and discharging, managing cargo nominations, and monitoring vessel movements.
• Coordinate delivery programmes on an annual and monthly basis with suppliers and purchasers, managing the Annual Delivery Programme and any required schedule updates.
• Ensure issuance of operational notifications and adhere to contractual timelines, including cargo nominations and estimated vessel arrivals, accurately and punctually.
• Supervise shipping procedures for chartered vessels and liaise with terminals, counterparties, ship agents, inspectors, and other relevant service providers.
• Verify that all necessary financial guarantees, documentation, and operational preconditions are fulfilled before cargo execution.
• Calculate and negotiate time-related charges such as laytime, demurrage, boil-off, and gas consumption claims, verifying that operational expenses and risks are correctly recorded and recovered.
• Assist in negotiating and reviewing operational clauses in term and spot LNG contracts, including Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and charter-party contracts.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison between traders and internal departments including chartering, risk management, legal, and finance.
• Maintain precise records of deals, pricing details, and shipment data within designated trading and operational systems.
• Ensure comprehensive archival of operational documentation to safeguard the organisation’s contractual, legal, and financial interests.
• Establish and foster effective relationships with internal teams, counterparties, and service providers to facilitate seamless cargo operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of five years’ professional experience within oil & gas, energy trading, or commodities sectors.
• Preferably at least two years of direct experience independently managing LNG cargo operations.
• Strong knowledge of the LNG cargo lifecycle and key commercial agreements such as SPAs, MSAs, and charter-party terms.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills for reviewing schedules, operational expenses, and cargo-related claims.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets and familiarity with trade support or commodity management systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities, capable of coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders confidently.
• Detail-focused with the capacity to juggle various time-critical cargo operations in a dynamic trading environment.
• Collaborative and reliable, showing ownership in driving operational activities through to completion.

Additional Information

Applicants are requested to submit updated resumes in MS Word format. The client assures confidentiality; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Consent to the use of personal data for recruitment purposes is required in alignment with privacy policies and data protection regulations. Personal identifiers such as full NRIC numbers and full residential addresses should be omitted from application documents.