Senior Crude Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job title: SENIOR CRUDE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Location: London, UK

Job reference #: 33302

Contract type: Permanent

Language requirements: Fluent level of English

At Eni, we are looking for a Senior Crude Operations Specialist within Eni Trade & Biofuels (ETB) in London. You will be part of the operations team and within a dedicated desk, work closely with traders, analysts and other operators within the crude team based in London.

A certain level of flexibility is expected from the role to exchange experience with other members of the operations team and flexibility to cover for other operations assignments. The role will work closely with a number of other functions, in particular: Oil and Freight Traders, Shipping Operations, Scheduling, Credit, Middle Office, Back-Office, Insurance, Legal, Finance and Contracts.

This role offers unparalleled exposure to the full commodity trading lifecycle through close collaboration with our Oil & Freight Trading, Shipping Operations, Scheduling, Credit, Middle Office, Back Office, Insurance, Legal, Finance, and Contract teams. A degree of flexibility is expected to enable knowledge sharing with various members of the operations team and to provide cover when required. Some out of hours work may be necessary, subject to business needs.

Immerse yourself in the fast evolving world of energy trading, particularly in the rapidly growing biofuels market. ETB is committed to supporting your professional development, offering a dynamic environment that values knowledge, innovation, and career progression. This position could be your gateway to becoming a Lead Operator, a Head of Operations, or pursuing new challenges across our global network.

About ETB

ETB is the crude oil, refined oil products and biofuels trading and shipping company of Eni. We are a diverse and dynamic team of around 300 professionals distributed in three offices (Rome, London and Singapore) with the addition in Houston of Eni Trading & Shipping Inc. (ETS Inc) which handles marketing of oils and petroleum products for the US market. Our team is also involved in marketing Eni’s oil equity productions, sourcing hydrocarbons and bio feedstocks, and managing the output of our traditional and green refineries.

ETB is at the cutting edge of sustainability and innovation in the global energy market. As a dynamic force within the Eni group, which is a leader in the energy transition, at ETB we are rapidly establishing ourselves as a key player in the new energy landscape, with a sharp focus on biofuels trading. Our work with bio feedstock and bioproducts is central to our mission of shaping a sustainable future. When you join ETB, you become part of Eni – a leading global energy company with over 32,000 employees in 61 countries. Eni is at the forefront of the energy industry, specializing in exploration, production, transport, and marketing of oil, natural gas and biofuels.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day trading operations activities for the pertaining commodities aiming at assuring the operational performance efficiency.
• Manage voyage orders, pro-forma invoices, documentary instructions, vessel nominations, Letters of Credit, Provisional and Final cargo insurance, Narrowing/Nomination of dates/quantities, Vessel clearance, etc.
• Support our demurrage and costs management team for ancillary costs such as demurrage, freight differentials; deviation costs; dead-freight and assist with their resolutions.
• Manage and optimise the physical operations of the North Sea trading portfolio, including equity, third party and traded cargoes.
• Manage and optimise the operational and contractual aspects of the BFOETM paper/chain activities.
• Be the focal point for all communication with terminals regarding nominations of loading programs etc.
• Manage relationships and communication with terminals and Eni departments to ensure efficiency of operations activities.
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal Eni stakeholders to ensure the efficiency of operational activities, as well as with external stakeholders such as terminals, inspection companies, and other counterparties.
• Identify the cause of any encountered operational problems and ensure resolution through coordination with all affected stakeholders, mitigating costs and consequences for the Group.

Skills And Experience Required

• Strong academic credentials within a numeracy-oriented discipline.
• An understanding of the oil‑trading lifecycle, in particular crude and oil products.
• An understanding of trading and shipping operations activities (e.g. cargo, time charters, voyage charters, ships, quality and quantity controls).
• Knowledge of cargo documentation, B/I, inspections, L/C, voyage orders and customs would be beneficial.
• Strong motivation, dedication and results-oriented approach to work.
• High attention to detail, organised, structured and logical.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally.
• Able to work at fast-pace in a dynamic trading environment with time-sensitive, business critical activities requiring 24/7 responsiveness.
• Strong teamwork skills; experience working in an international organisation would be advantageous.
• A positive attitude and a proactive, results‑oriented approach, with strong organisational skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Italian would be an advantage.

Why ETB?

• Impactful Work: Join a team that plays a crucial role in Eni’s Net Zero 2050 strategy, benefiting from Eni’s strong trading position and global integration.
• Collaborative Culture: Experience a truly multicultural, supportive, and dynamic work environment.
• Career Growth: Rapid learning opportunities with potential for movement across teams and international roles.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, well-being, and flexible working options.

How To Apply

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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