Charterer

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Charterer to join our team. The Charterer will be responsible for securing safe, reliable, and cost-effective marine vessels in support of the energy trading business. In this role, you will build and maintain a portfolio of vessels suitable for meeting business demands and maintain contacts to predict business requirements and to develop new opportunities. This includes negotiating and chartering of tanker vessels that adhere to Suncor’s compliance, safety, and vetting standards.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate efforts to support the business requirements, including securing spot, short, and long-term charter marine transportation
• Negotiate the rate and other terms with ship owner directly or via broker
• Provide logistic solution to traders, evaluate the freight and other costs as required
• Provide comments to shipping parts of some trading contracts, including freight assessment, adjustment, operation and demurrage
• Work closely with internal groups such as Legal, Operations, Traders, Risk, and Finance to ensure we successfully achieve business goals in a collaborative manner
• Coordinate with operations to ensure tonnage is optimized with respect to freight costs, minimize demurrage, and ensure timely delivery of cargoes
• Monitor various metrics to analyze performance such as market trends, broker performance, freight costs, and vessel availability
• Maintain various databases and enter deal terms in a timely manner
• Provide shipping market intelligence to trader
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a background in Marine Operations field, such as Maritime Business, Maritime Administration, Maritime Logistics, or related would be attractive
• Minimum of 5 years of chartering experience in tanker
• Thorough knowledge of marine transportation and logistics industry
• Familiar with ASBATANKVOYAGE and other multiple forms for Charter Party
• Experience in commercial activities and negotiating agreements
• Knowledge and background of API, pourpoint, flashpoint, viscosity requirements, and other industry standards
• Knowledge of marine operations and safety, with a proven ability to navigate complex environments
• Oversee marine operations with a strong focus on safety and efficiency
• Leverage excellent negotiating skills and analytical abilities to drive informed decisions
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and a bias for action in fast-paced trading environments
• Organize and manage substantial amounts of information effectively
  
  

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Houston office, located on 1200 Smith St Houston
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• In alignment with Suncor’s value of Safety Above All Else, we conduct pre-employment drug testing, employment verification, education verification, background checks, and other pre-employment assessments as a condition of employment
  
  

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.