Pavel Rizhik

Senior Commercial & Operations Manager | Chemical Logistics & Oil & Gas | ARA Region (Antwerp) | Tank Storage & Warehouse | Marine & Barging Operations | ISO Tanks | Hazardous Goods | Fuel Additives

Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

10+ years experience in Oil Operations with depth knowledge of the Oil Industry and product movements (refineries, terminals, product blending, onshore and offshore operations). Experience in the field - on the water and behind desk improved 360 degrees understanding of Oil and Gas Industry. Experienced in: ⦿ Tricky loading / blending oil operations on the vessels and terminals. ⦿ Cargo operations: Loading / Discharging / STS / Bunkering Operation ⦿ Supplying and blending of additives for the oil industry. (Vessel, Terminals, Refineries) ⦿ Logistics / Transportation of ADR and Hazardous cargo. ⦿ Freight Operations ⦿ Customs formalities. ⦿ Deep insight into Incoterms and Charter Parties. ⦿ Claims and Demurrages investigations. ⦿ Quality and Loss control (HM 28, 29 & 30, API Chapter 17, ISO, etc) ⦿ ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 17025 Phone/ WhatsApp: +371 25447006 Email/Skype: [email protected]

Experience

  • Executive Operations Manager at ChemiSpec Ltd. Chemical Additives Company
    Aug 2018 - Present · 8 yrs

    Leading commercial and operational activities for chemical logistics and oil & gas supply chains across the ARA region (Antwerp–Rotterdam–Amsterdam) and Baltic markets. Responsible for end-to-end execution of complex logistics operations involving ISO tank containers, barges, vessels, terminals, and warehouse handling. • Managing full-cycle supply chain: vessel nominations, terminal operations, barging, storage, and inland distribution • Organizing and supervising marine and STS operations, including coordination with terminals, barge operators, and surveyors • Negotiating with major industry stakeholders (traders, terminals, shipping lines, survey companies) • Handling hazardous chemical products (ADR classes 3, 6, 8, 9) in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements • Managing customs and documentation flows (T1, EAD, bonded/excise cargo) • Coordinating blending, repacking, and preparation of cargo for different transport modes (ADR / IMO / IATA readiness) In parallel, actively involved in development of a chemical warehouse project (Noorderlaan 177, Port of Antwerp): • Development of Seveso-oriented warehouse operations and infrastructure • Implementation of storage, blending, and repacking services for hazardous chemicals • Design of operational processes, safety procedures, and compliance systems • Business development: building client pipeline and commercial strategy for logistics services • Coordination with authorities, contractors, and technical partners Key focus areas: • Tank storage & terminal operations • Marine & barging logistics • Hazardous goods handling • Warehouse development & compliance • Business development in chemical logistics

  • Chief Executive Officer at THESIS
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

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  • Senior Oil Operations Coordinator - Oil & Petrochemicals DIVISION at Bureau Veritas
    Feb 2015 - Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Bureau Veritas Group Inspectorate is an independent Inspection company which is providing quantity and quality control measurements petroleum and petrochemical products throughout the all around the world. ⦿ Manage operations of the department 24/7 ⦿ Blending of Oil Products (Gasoline, Naphtha, Middle distillates, Fuel Oil, Crude) ⦿ Ensure blended cargo quality on board of the vessel (Gasoline, Naphtha, Middle distillates, Fuel Oil, Crude). ⦿ Negotiation with Majors Oil Operators and Traders ensures any query/request they have. ⦿ Negotiation and interaction with Contractual third-party Service Companies. (Agents, Ship staff, Ship Owners, Terminals, and Laboratories etc). ⦿ Co-ordinate loading/discharging operationsб BQS (Bunker) operationы. Organizing smooth operations and schedule. ⦿ Provide minimizing cargo losses and cargo quality degradation avoids supply disruption and minimizes demurrage costs. (HM 28, 29 & 30, API Chapter 17, ISO etc). ⦿ Investigate demurrage/claim and maintained. Low claim rate (less than 1% of claims received from all deliveries for last year).

  • Chemical Engineer at Petrochem Energy
    Nov 2010 - Feb 2015 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Petrochem Energy is an independent and privately-owned company with its Eastern Hemisphere headquarters in Zug Switzerland, and Western Hemisphere headquarters in Neptune, New Jersey. Petrochem Energy provides its services throughout Europe, Russia, Middle East, Far East, the Baltic, and America’s. The main activity - treatment of crude oil and oil products with additives, Main duties: ⦿ Ensure prompt delivery of additives to their destination. ⦿ Ensure cargo quality control. ⦿ Treatment cargo with additives.