Vessel Operator
 Seacor Holding Inc | |
 United States, Connecticut, Fairfield | |
 Sep 04, 2025 | |
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The name "Fairwater" speaks to our firm and steadfast commitment to partnership, equity, and trust. Position Title: Vessel Operator Reports To: Director of Chartering & Commercial Operations Schedule: Monday through Friday business hours and additional as required Location: Fairfield, CT. Position Supervised: None Required Qualifications Education Maritime graduate or Bachelor's degree in Maritime Transportation, Marine Engineering, Logistics, or a related discipline. Or a combination of formal education and equivalent experience Experience Minimum of 5-7 years in operations in the chemical tanker market with previous experience managing a chemical operation team Languages English Traits Strong knowledge of Charter Party terms and conditions. Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks and competing priorities. Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with little supervision. Worked well within a team of other fast-paced individuals. Ability to support operations during and outside of normal office hours. Preferred Qualifications Skills/Software Experience in chartering operations. Time at sea on chemical tankers. Proficiency with Voyage Management Systems (Veson). Technical operations experience in tank cleaning and wall washes. Duties and Responsibilities: This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Jones Act tanker owner/operator in their commercial group. The environment is exciting and fast-paced, and the right candidate can build a solid foundation on the operations and commercial side of the tanker industry. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to leverage their previous time as a chemical tanker operator with the ability to learn and backfill chartering tasks. Duties and responsibilities Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Operational Management -Prepare voyage orders, sailing instructions, and other items to ensure efficient operations -Negotiate and manage tug/agent contracts, purchasing bunkers, and slop vendors -Maintain Voyage Management System (Veson) regularly to ensure accuracy and reliability -Work with charterers to coordinate voyage operations and communications -Monitor the financial performance of voyages and act to improve the same -Review and approve various voyage-related invoices -Provide technical operations experience in tank cleaning and wall washes Commercial & Chartering Activities: -Collaborate with charterers to plan optimal voyage routes, taking into account factors such asweather, cargo specifications, and fuel consumption -Support business development tasks by assisting with the preparation of proposals and quotations -Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions -Assist in monitoring market conditions and assessing their impact on the company's chartering strategies -Help identify and mitigate potential risks associated with chartering activities, including issues related to vessel quality, insurance, and geopolitical factors Cross-Functional Collaboration: -Collaborate closely with operations, chartering, fleet, and accounting departments -Support operations during and outside of normal office hours as required Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled | |