LNG Cargo Operator, Japanese Speaking

Compliance and HSSE

• Ensure that LNG Operations fully complies with the company’s internal standards including compliance and Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), paying special attention to HSSE hazards and risks that may have impact on our license to operate
• Comply with all applicable Laws, Policies and Procedures 

Operations excellence and Risk management

• Maintain accurate and timely actualisation of cargoes within JERAGM’s ETRM and operational information is uploaded to trading systems
• Ensure that all obligations arising from the contracts and charter parties are carried out, and that any necessary requirements are complied with
• Ensure that all contractual deadlines are met and any contractual options are consulted with the front office commercial teams.
• Provide robust risk management; sanctions checks, ensure financial security is in place and operations are executed as per contract
• Operational review for LNG Confirmation Notices (CN), MSAs, Charter Party
• Pursue continuous improvement and consistently seeking out new ways to enhance efficiency and creativity
• Manage LNG calculations and LNG specifications.
• Negotiate ADPs to secure desired cargo operations dates, issue ninety day delivery plans
• Issue cargo instructions to suppliers and/or JERAGM’s Freight Operations team
• Appoint independent surveyors.
• Provide guidance for necessary cargo invoicing work, diversion payments and clearances of accruals for both external and internal deals.
• Ensure cargo documentation is in order, ensure ship shore compatibility is completed prior to any cargo operations

Value add and problem solving

• Actively manage and resolve any cargo scheduling mismatches
• Support commercial activities by proactively and consistently seeking value add by securing operational and scheduling flexibility.
• exercising embedded commercial and logistical deal options and by pro-active approach to problem solving.
• Liaise with counterparts and support team to ensure smooth operations, avoid delays and minimize demurrage costs
• Pro-actively close out operational-related disputes, including COU issues, with external and internal counterparts or support and guide less experienced team members where necessary

Relationship building and stakeholder management

• Build strong relationships with counterparties and leveraging on those relationships to achieve a desirable and nett positive outcome for the company
• Collaborate with JERA HQ and support JERA’s inventory management to ensure security of supply
• Collaborate and provide cargo operations support to the business for new projects, new contracts
• Collaborate and support commercial activities to maximise returns to JERAGM’s shareholders
• Main relationship holder between JERAGM and Japanese counterparties and end buyers

Qualifications

• Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N1 or similar level) is required to liaise with Japanese stakeholders and counterparties
• Degree or higher
• At least 3 years of LNG operations or similar relevant experience in a Japanese utility/Trading environment
• A good level of fluency in the English language and Japanese, both written and spoken is required; other languages such as Mandarin and Korean would also be an advantage.
• Meticulous with detail and possess the ability to work independently
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to manage external and internal stakeholders with confidence and professionalism
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to understand and convey complex information accurately and effectively in English
• Ability to think outside the box with an appetite for continuous improvement
• Team player and able to work as part of a growing team within a dynamic, multi-cultural office environment