Specialist Operations

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About The Role

We are looking for a Specialist, Operations (Marine) who will be responsible for operating vessels and providing subject matter expertise for the daily execution of allocated voyages and time-chartered vessels.

The incumbent in this position is accountable for the efficient execution of allocated voyages and maximizing the profitability of every voyage in close cooperation with the vessel master’s and commercial teams with a productivity focus and critical thinking. This role may require direct communication with ship masters to advise, monitor, and act on on-water and port interface activities as required to maintain operational integrity.

Responsibilities

• Interpret charter party contracts across different trade routes.
• Work with existing policy and manage compliance with Rio Tinto standards and expectations.
• Develop and issue voyage instructions and manage voyage formalities.
• Work with the fuel procurement team to develop, manage, and execute bunkering plans and strategies.
• Manage and track all day-to-day ‘on-water’ activities.
• Follow up and close out on the Safety survey outcomes with Vessel/Owners.
• Monitor vessel and fleet trends concerning bunker consumption.
• Engage with ship’s masters to manage all voyage risk exposures.
• Engage directly with ship owners regarding vessel performance and safety.
• Advise and assist in port safety management.
• Manage all port interactions with port and agency nominees.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and/or negotiate operational disputes with ship owners and receivers.
• Maximize the profitability of every voyage in cooperation with the commercial team, being accountable for P&L on voyages and managing/explaining variances.
• Use relevant performance tools to monitor, manage, and report fleet performance & efficiency.
• Manage transparent and professional supplier relationships.
• Engage in building customer knowledge and relationships.
• Conduct post-voyage analysis and review.

About You

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Degree/Diploma in Marine or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a bulk ship operator role.
• Sea-going experience with good planning and organizing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong numeric and analytical skills.
• Sound negotiation skills.
• IMOS experience.
• Good team player.

What We Offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• A full-time position working directly for Rio Tinto.
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including health insurance for employees and immediate family.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Company provided insurance cover.
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave).

Where You Will Be Working

The Commercial group is focused on maximizing the value of our products and growing value in the marketplace through partnerships with the company’s customers, suppliers, product groups, and Group functions.

Application Deadline

31 December 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date).

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role, you must complete all pre-screening questions.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.