Job Description
Zodiac Maritime is an international ship operating company providing a full range of management services for a wide and diverse fleet of commercial ships, spanning containership to tankers, bulk carriers to PCTCs, and a growing orderbook focused on dual-fuel vessels to improve overall fleet energy efficiency.
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Headquartered in London’s bustling West End, our modern, open-plan offices accommodate a growing team of over 200 people. With representative offices across Europe and Asia, our shore-based headcount grows as our fleet continues to expand and diversify, as does our dedicated crew of over 6,500 seafarers.
This is an exciting time for the company as we continue to grow and modernise our fleet and operations. We are looking for hard working and dynamic individuals to come aboard and be a part of the next generation of the Zodiac Maritime team!
Position: Operations Manager (Gas)
Contract type: Full Time
Reporting to: General Fleet Manager - Operations (Wet)
Location: London
Overview of role
Zodiac Maritime are seeking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager with a strong Gas background to join their team, headquartered in London.
The successful candidate will co-ordinate the day-to-day operational activities of a fleet of Gas Tankers in an efficient, timely and cost-effective manner, to ensure the Owners and Charterers expectations are met. Whilst actively promoting the company’s safety culture and standards aboard the vessels.
Key responsibilities and primary deliverables
- Ensure that all voyages are conducted with primary regard to the safety of crew, vessel and protection of the environment.
- Minimise the operational costs and controlling vessels’ performance to ensure overall performance of the voyages are in line with Owners and Charterers expectations.
- Within the required timescales, provide the Master with all required information, including but not limited to, CP terms, sailing instructions and expert guidance.
- Ensure Charterers adequately plan bunker supplies in accordance with company guidelines.
- Checking freight/hire invoices on a regular basis and upon delivery/redelivery to Charterers.
- Negotiating Agency fees and appointing agents as necessary.
- Ensure all parties are continually updated on voyage orders and vessel itineraries.
- Co-ordinate all the other departments in the organisation to ensure the vessels are run as efficiently as possible.
- Checking and approving cargo documentation if required.
- Assist as part of the emergency / crisis management team and make appropriate requirements.
Skills profile
This is an exciting but challenging opportunity. Zodiac is therefore seeking to appoint an experienced and high calibre individual to embrace the challenge.
Relevant experience & education
- Ex sea-going officer (Chief Officer or Captain) on Gas Tankers.
- You hold a Chief Officer or Masters Certificate or equivalent.
- Previous experience of carrying out the shore-based day to day operations of a fleet of Gas Tankers.
- Demonstrated understanding and awareness of vessel design, cargo types, voyage instructions, stowage plans, vessel KPI’s, key ports and voyage routes.
- Clear, precise and confident in verbal and written communication to support credibility and position of expertise.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise work streams under pressure & problem solve where required.
- High level of analytical skills and strategic thinking ability to support decisions with sound reasoning and judgement.
- Highly effective at building and sustaining relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, even in challenging situations.
- Proven record of commercial awareness and ability to apply sound commercial judgement.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, collaborative in style and excellent communication skills.
- You have strong focus on delivering quality and meeting deadlines. A successful track record in dealing with a broad set of activities within a fast-paced environments, whilst managing ambiguity and pressure well is a requirement for this role.
- Team player: to contribute to the success of the team by sharing knowledge and experience freely within the team. To assist other members of the team as required during busy periods or absences.
- The ability to take ownership and holds oneself accountable.
Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.