Senior LNG Operator

A leading international energy business with a growing LNG trading and shipping platform is looking to hire a Senior LNG Operator to join its London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious LNG operations professional to join a dynamic, fast-paced trading environment, working closely with Operations, Chartering and Trading teams to ensure the safe, efficient and commercially optimised execution of LNG voyages.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing voyage and cargo operations, covering the full operational lifecycle from voyage planning through to post-fixture reconciliation and claims.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting voyage planning and issuing voyage orders in line with Trading and Chartering requirements.
• Monitoring LNG voyages across both laden and ballast legs, ensuring compliance with charter party terms and operational plans.
• Coordinating with vessels, terminals, port agents and service providers across loading, discharge, berthing and port clearance activities.
• Monitoring voyage performance, including boil-off gas, fuel consumption and onboard LNG inventory, escalating operational issues where required.
• Supporting bunker planning, procurement and delivery in line with voyage schedules and fuel strategies.
• Managing end-to-end LNG cargo operations across FOB and DES contracts and TCP terms.
• Preparing and reviewing key cargo and shipping documentation, including bills of lading, certificates, Statements of Facts, delivery/redelivery certificates, LOIs and reconciliation files.
• Managing operational nominations and monitoring contractual obligations across LNG purchase and sales contracts.
• Working closely with Buyers, Sellers, Owners, Charterers, Trading, Legal, Finance and internal stakeholders to ensure successful cargo execution.
• Supporting end-of-hire reconciliation, demurrage and other claims, including gathering supporting documentation and working with relevant teams towards resolution.
• Maintaining accurate ETRM updates and operational reporting.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of operational processes, controls and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years' experience in LNG, tanker operations, voyage execution or a related shipping environment.
• Strong understanding of shipping documentation, voyage operations and charter party terms.
• Experience with LNG operations would be highly advantageous, particularly FOB/DES cargoes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-moving trading environment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with ETRM systems would be beneficial.
• Exposure to Python, VBA or Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to build their career within LNG Operations and Shipping, gaining exposure to the intersection of physical LNG trading, vessel operations, chartering and commercial optimisation.

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced Trading and Chartering professionals while taking ownership of voyage execution and developing broader commercial understanding within a growing LNG platform.

Interested in exploring the opportunity? Please get in touch for a confidential discussion.