Crude Operator

Job Summary: 

The primary role of this position is to be responsible for crude operation, back office and assist trade, including scheduling, managing loading/discharging operation, handling the invoices and any relevant claims. This position will involve closely supporting the colleagues to ensure organizational effectiveness and day-to-day office operations as a team and independently. 

Essential Functions (Duties that are fundamental to the role and must be performed on-site)

· Manage schedule and general operation of purchased crude oil

· Review contracts and negotiate terms

· Assign loading dates and determine required volumes

· Conduct vessel clearance for loading and discharging terminals 

· Coordinate and operate in all aspects of loading and discharging cargoes

· Coordinate and manage the relevant invoices and claims 

· Organize any related documents and e-files

· Handle claims (demurrage, volume, quality, etc.) 

· Process KYC to register new vendors

· Support diversification preservation and FTA tariff refunds

· Responsible for cargo payment 

· Assist accounting, financial reports and month-end closing

· Coordinate with Treasury office in HQ

· Trading Data Analysis and Market Intelligence

· Physical Crude Trading Assistant 

· Other duties as assigned 

The Company reserves the right to modify your roles and responsibilities as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· In-depth understanding of daily operations

· Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel

· Communication and Co-work with Korean Staff in HQ (Korea)

· Ability to work with Customer service-driven, hospitality mind with an overall professional demeanor

· Ability to interact with employees of all levels

· Must be able to commute during work hours for any work-related duties

· Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level

· Demonstrate attention to detail

· Time management skills

· Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

· Demonstrate organization and planning skills

Physical & On-Site Requirements

· This position is performed entirely on-site at the Houston, TX office.

· Regular, predictable, and punctual on-site attendance during standard business hours is an essential function of the job.

· Must be able to operate standard office equipment, handle and organize physical files, and move between departments.

· Ability to lift and carry office supplies, files, and packages weighing up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree (Major in international business-related fields such as trade, finance, accounting, business/ economics, English, etc.) 

· Bilingual in Korean is required 

· Must be eligible to work in the U.S. legally without visa sponsorship

About the Job:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on – February 10th, 2026

Work Authorization:

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas (such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN) or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SK Energy Americas Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

ADA & Accommodation Notice

The duties listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required for this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
This job description identifies essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These functions are fundamental to the role and require on-site performance. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law; however, due to the nature of the essential functions, remote work may not be a reasonable accommodation for this position.