Senior Oil Tanker Operation Specialist

Rania Group is working in the world of oil and gas trading and refining. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, as well as our ability to adapt to changing market conditions.As we continue to grow and expand our operations, we are seeking a talented oil tanker operation to join our team.Key ResponsibilitiesHandle day-to-day operation, including vessel nominations, port clearances, loading, discharge, and ship-to-ship (STS) transfers.Draft, review, and negotiate charter parties, fixture recaps, and associated clauses, ensuring that terms accurately reflect the agreed commercial arrangements and protect the company’s interests.Prepare and verify laytime and demurrage calculations, review supporting records, submit claims within contractual deadlines, and negotiate settlements.Review Notices of Readiness, Statements of Facts, pumping logs, and time sheets to determine time counting and identify discrepancies.Coordinate closely with vessel owners, charterers, masters, terminals, shipping agents, and surveyors to ensure efficient execution of each voyage.Maintain and actively develop strong relationships with agents and surveyors across the Arabian Gulf, ensuring reliable service, competitive charges, and prompt resolution of operational issues.Monitor vessel schedules, laycans, ETAs, port conditions, and voyage performance, taking timely action to minimise delays and costs.Assess freight, port expenses, agency fees, survey charges, bunker costs, and demurrage exposure using sound commercial shipping judgment.Coordinate cargo inspection, sampling, measurement, and quality verification; investigate shortages, contamination, and other cargo discrepancies.Prepare and review shipping instructions, bills of lading, cargo manifests, certificates, and other required operational documents.Draft professional emails, operational instructions, contractual notices, letters of protest, and claims correspondence.Make timely operational decisions within delegated authority, take responsibility for their execution, and escalate significant matters with practical recommendations.Maintain accurate voyage records and provide clear updates on operational progress, costs, claims, and outstanding issues.Required Qualifications and ExperienceMinimum 7 years of relevant experience in tanker operations and commercial shipping, including substantial hands-on shore-based experience.A strong, established network of shipping agents and independent surveyors across the Arabian Gulf, with direct experience working with regional ports and terminals.Proven decision-making ability, with the confidence and judgment to resolve complex operational issues independently and under pressure.Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate charter parties, including fixture recaps, rider clauses, and operational provisions.Strong practical expertise in laytime and demurrage calculations, claims preparation, contractual time bars, and settlement negotiations.Advanced commercial shipping skills, including voyage economics, freight assessment, charter-party interpretation, cost control, and claims handling.Thorough knowledge of tanker cargo operations, loading and discharge procedures, STS transfers, and cargo quantity and quality controls.Ability to coordinate multiple vessels and shipments simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.Excellent written and spoken English, with particularly strong professional email writing and commercial correspondence skills.Proficiency in Excel and relevant shipping and voyage management systems.A relevant maritime degree or professional qualification is preferred; proven operational competence and commercial expertise are essential.