Bunker Operator

Main purpose

We are seeking a Bunker Operator to join our Madrid team, providing critical operational support to our physical bunkering business. This role sits at the heart of our marine fuel supply chain, ensuring seamless execution from deal confirmation through to final delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide end to end trader support for physical bunkering operations, including scheduling and execution of the TFG bunker fleet, contract management, and coordination with suppliers, port agents, inspectors, customs and clients throughout pre and post-delivery phases.

• Conduct daily stock progression analysis, marine fuel blending to meet contract specifications, and storage asset optimization to create value while managing quality and quantity requirements.  

• Undertake voyage planning in compliance with international regulations, monitor vessel performance (speed, consumption, tank cleaning), and respond to operational issues and schedule diversions

• Maintain accurate and timely updates across all company systems in accordance with company policy, verify supporting documentation against system data, and escalate inconsistencies to relevant departments

• Manage vessel clearances and KYC administration while ensuring strict compliance with local customs regulations, internal procedures, and the company's Code of Conduct at all times

• Keep all concerned stakeholders updated with the latest operational data and liaise with key internal TFG departments to confirm alignment on supply requirements

Required qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in bunker or oil operations, marine fuel trading, or shipping operations.

• Experience in physical commodities or energy trading environment

• Proficiency in voyage planning and vessel operations management

• Strong understanding of marine fuel specifications, blending operations, and quality control

• Experience with inventory management and stock optimization

• Familiarity with trading and operations management systems

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting

• Knowledge of international maritime regulations and compliance requirements

• Understanding of customs procedures and port operations

• Familiarity with bunker supply chain processes from procurement to delivery

• Knowledge of KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures and documentation requirements

• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Maritime Studies, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

• Spanish language skills

• Additional languages advantageous

Attributes for success

• Strong coordination and multitasking abilities across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication/influencing skills for liaising with suppliers, agents, inspectors, and clients
• Accurate and efficient working style with good attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills for responding to operational issues and vessel diversions
• Able to work in an independent, proactive manner and motivated to work to deadlines and succeed in a high-speed environment.
• Ambitious, dynamic and enthusiastic personality who seeks to understand the complexity of the business and can challenge the boundaries of current working methods.

Department overview

TFG Marine is a leading global marine fuel supplier, providing premium bunker fuels at key hubs along the world's major shipping routes. Formed in 2020 as a strategic alliance between Trafigura, one of the world's largest commodity traders, and two prominent shipping companies—Frontline and Golden Ocean—we combine deep expertise in commodity trading with marine fuel supply, infrastructure, and logistics. Operating end-to-end bunkering services, we source and deliver a comprehensive range of high-quality fuel grades and blends tailored to our customers' requirements, including ISCC-certified biofuel blends. TFG Marine is also the majority owner of Vilma Oil Med, a joint venture bunkering operation in the Port of Ceuta, Spain, enabling us to supply vessels throughout the West Mediterranean Sea. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we are committed to delivering reliable, sustainable marine fuel solutions to the shipping industry.

Key Relationships:           

• Commercial bunkering Team

• Operations Team

• Trade Finance

• Credit

• Customers & other External Counterparties

• Ship Owners

• Service Companies

• Agents

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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