Crude Oil & NGL Operator
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We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
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Job Summary
The ConocoPhillips Europe Commercial Office is based in Angel Court in the heart of the City of London and is actively involved in the marketing and trading of crude oil, NGLs, natural gas and LNG.Our Crude Oil and NGL marketing team work closely together to create value from a variety of trading activities and strategies. The portfolio is based around production assets in Europe, the US and Libya.
Reporting directly to the Operations Lead, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Crude Oil & NGL Operator on a permanent basis to join our team. Based in London, working with the Trading group, you will manage the logistics of our upstream equity Crude Oil and NGL cargoes.
Position Overview
Primary Role Objectives:
- Liaise with Counterparties, Traders, Terminals, Vessels, Shipping Agents, Customs and Inspection companies to ensure the efficient physical movement of Crude Oil and NGLs to our customers
- Work with internal COP commercial groups including Contracts, Treasury, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Demurrage, Loss control, Tax, IT, Marine & Vetting to manage equity logistics
- Build and maintain counterparty relationships
- Submit timely cargo nominations to the relevant equity terminals
- Ensure deals are recorded and tracked in an accurate & timely manner in our systems of record
- Review all contracts related to equity sales prior to issue
- Track and manage cargo date/quantity changes and ensure Traders are fully informed with the most up to date information for risk management purposes
- Clear vessels with internal vetting department, terminals, and customers where required
- Provide documentary instructions to terminals and offshore equity operators, and arrange inspection nominations
- Review Letters of Credit ensuring they are correct and in place before cargo title passes
- Monitor other charges such as inspection, deadfreight or demurrage that may be due
- Ensure Bills of Lading are endorsed correctly and sent on to customers in good time for payment
- Provide cover for the BFOET hotline, and monitor and track BFOET passes
- Provide commercial operations advice to upstream groups as well as assist department Analyst with miscellaneous operational data requests
- Maintain compliance awareness via regular online and face to face training courses
Competency Requirements
- Demonstrable commercial experience in Operations
- Degree educated in Business, Economics, Finance or other relevant discipline
- Excellent networking and interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise multiple work streams and work under pressure to complete time critical activities
- Very high degree of attention to detail
- Excellent email management
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with various internal departments at all levels as well as external counterparties
- Able to quickly identify potential issues and suggest ways to mitigate risks