Centrica
LNG Commercial Operator
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We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. Centrica Energy is our global energy trading and logistics arm. We trade power, gas, LNG, and energy attributes and connect producers, suppliers and offtakers in the wholesale energy markets - and we provide our clients with the best route-to-market services available to the market today with physical and financial settlement approaches.
With over 15 years of experience, our LNG business adds a global dimension to our value chain, delivering cargoes worldwide. Our team includes traders, originators, operators, marine assurance experts, and analysts who structure and value complex agreements across the market. #LI-CET
With a presence through the entire value chain, holding flexible purchase contracts, long term ship charters, re-gas capacity, and financial and physical trading, we’ve built a global LNG business that delivers cargoes anywhere in the world.
The Role
The LNG Commercial Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient and commercially optimised execution of LNG cargo movements, ensuring seamless coordination between trading, shipping, suppliers, customers and logistics providers. The role manages vessel operations, cargo scheduling, contractual obligations, operational data and documentation to support reliable LNG delivery, accurate financial reporting and effective risk management, while maximising value in line with trading and commercial objectives.
Role Accountabilities:
- Continuous liaison with chartered vessels, ship owners and LNG Suppliers and Buyers
- Arrange loading and discharge logistics, co-ordinate between ports, buyers, sellers, shipping agents, inspectors, ship owners and captains
- Continuous commercial thinking to optimise portfolio value
- Plan and monitor ship voyages, LNG and fuel consumption in line with LNG trading team strategy
- Forecast LNG cargo delivery volumes, LNG boil-off, LNG quality within contractual obligations
- Monitor ship performance and economics and establish benchmarks in conjunction with Centrica LNG Freight, Marine and Analytics teams
- Produce, manage, distribute and maintain shipping and cargo documentation.
- Capture and record data, maintain and reconcile internal trading and shipping systems data for LNG volumes, charges and invoices to ensure accurate data used for P&L forecasting, cash flow and invoicing
- Ensure accurate contract management records (nominations, customs, contract deviations and vessel documentation)
- Participate in managing obligations and notices arising from commercial agreements
- Provide cover for Senior Commercial Operator
- Be available out of hours on call to deal with shipping and logistic issues.
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The Person
- Experience in LNG Operations and knowledge of LNG trading processes and worldwide energy
- Experience in scaling contractual and shipping operations in complex, multi stakeholder supply chain configurations
- Experience in managing vessel scheduling programs alongside contractual commitments
- Have worked cross functionally in major supply or trading organisations, identifying best practices and information flows
- Have knowledge of interfaces and consequences of material ship- compatibility matters as well as technical due diligence core programs run by marine assurance.
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