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\n\tThe role could be based in BP’s London or Rotterdam offices. Image Credit: BP<\/p>\n
\n\tOil major BP is seeking to hire a marine fuel technical specialist in Europe.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe role could be based in London or Rotterdam, a company representative told Ship & Bunker on Thursday.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe company is seeking candidates with the following qualities:<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tSignificant industry experience across the technical, operational and commercial aspects of marine fuels and bunker supply
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\n\t\tProven hands-on experience in Fuel oil analysis, laboratory testing and marine fuel quality evaluation
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\n\t\tStrong commercial awareness, with demonstrated ability to balance technical risk, operational practicality and business outcomes
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\n\t\tExperience in, or strong exposure to, an oil trading or marine fuels trading environment (preferable)
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\n\tThe following will be the key responsibilities for the role:<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tLead the investigation, management, resolution and closure of marine fuel quality, quantity and demurrage claims, including oversight of related accruals and settlement payments
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\n\t\tProvide timely, accurate and commercially sound technical advice to bp Marine sales, supply, trading and shipping stakeholders on marine fuel related matters
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\n\t\tDevelop, maintain and continuously improve bp Marine bunker inspection standards, quality guidelines and technical assurance practices
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\n\t\tProvide technical input into the qualification, development and deployment of existing and new marine fuel products, including biofuels and future fuel pathways
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\n\t\tContribute to internal governance forums, including the Global Bio Marine Compliance Forum, and maintain oversight of relevant compliance and tracking tools
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\n\t\tAct as subject matter expert on regional bunkering regulations, with particular focus on Europe and South Africa, monitoring regulatory developments and interpreting their operational and commercial impact
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\n\t\tRepresent bp Marine in approved industry forums, working groups and regulatory engagements, as required
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\n\t\tDeliver technical, regulatory and quality related training to internal stakeholders and, where appropriate, external partners
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\n\t\tSupport commercial optimization initiatives through technical risk assessment and advisory input
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\n\t\tConduct and\/or govern assurance activities for bunker delivery chain participants (surveyors, laboratories, barge operators) using risk-based prioritization and documented closeout
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\n\t\tMaintain an independent technical view on material marine fuel risks; intervene and escalate where controls are inadequate
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\n\tFor more information, click here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n