Cargo Ops Superintendent – FSU Operations

Minerva Bunkering is a leading independent bunker supplier covering 150 ports around the world. With annual delivery capacity of 25m metric tonnes of fuel across the industry’s most extensive physical network, the company offers unrivaled capabilities, service, and financial strength. Minerva is at the forefront of the industry’s evolution in digitalization and energy transition, and serves its more than 750 customers with efficient, transparent, and environmentally responsible marine fuel solutions. Minerva Bunkering operates from hubs in Geneva, Athens, New York, Singapore, Antwerp, Panama and Las Palmas, is a 100-percent-owned subsidiary of Mercuria Energy Group, one of the world’s largest privately-held energy and commodities companies. Purpose of the Role The Cargo Ops Superintendent provides independent, hands-on oversight of cargo transfer, storage, and blending operations aboard the Company's Floating Storage Unit (FSU). The role exists to minimize the risk of cargo loss and contamination, ensure accurate and timely inventory documentation, and maintain direct, proactive communication with Mercuria/Minerva/MM Ops team on any operational issues.

Key Responsibilities
• Attend, witness and supervise all cargo transfer operations (loading, discharging, ship-to-ship transfers) aboard the FSU, ensuring they are conducted safely, correctly, and in line with Mercuria/Minerva/MM Ops instructions and industry standards (ASTM/API/ISO measurement and sampling practices).
• Monitor and minimize the risk of cargo loss, contamination, and off-specification quality throughout storage and transfer operations.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of cargo inventory, ullages, temperatures, and quality parameters before and after any transfer.
• Supervise the ship’s crew in accurate stock control services, including but not limited to before and after measurements of quantity in respect of any cargoes loaded from any terminal/loading facility (including STS) onboard the vessel, and ensure the same are duly signed by a representative of the terminal/loading facility or STS.
• Ensure the ship’s crew takes appropriate and representative samples loading/discharged to any Vessel/Loading Facility.
• Ensure the aforementioned samples are securely sealed and provided with labels showing: (i) the location at which, and the method by which, the sample was drawn; (ii) the date of commencement of loading/discharging; (iii) the name and IMO number of the Vessels; (v) the signatures and names of the Vessel’s representative and Vessel’s representative; (vi) details of seal identification; and (vii) the cargo grade transferred.
• Ensure the samples are stored in a location, and under conditions and temperatures, suitable for the storage of samples, where they are not exposed to elevated temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Record and report operational delays, incidents, and issues, escalating promptly to Mercuria/Minerva/MM Ops team.
• Communicate directly and professionally with Mercuria/Minerva/MM Ops team regarding any changes, delays, or operational matters affecting the cargo.
• Plan and support tank-to-tank and vessel-to-vessel blending operations, accounting for facility limitations, to optimize blend quality and yield.
• Recommend best practices and process improvements to reduce operational risk and improve efficiency.
• During office-based rotation, support the wider operations team with documentation review, operations planning, attend vessels when required to support operations, COA/lab result review, and reporting. Candidate Profile
• Chief Officer (or above) with tanker experience essential.
• Valid STCW certification and appropriate Certificate of Competency.
• Solid understanding of cargo operations on product/crude tankers, including loading, discharge, tank cleaning, and ship-to-ship transfers.
• Practical experience with cargo measurement, sampling, and inventory control (e.g. API MPMS, ASTM standards) highly valued.
• Previous blending experience is essential.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Willing and able to rotate monthly between office-based duties and offshore FSU assignment.
• Competent with MS Office and standard reporting tools.

What We Offer
• Full-time, permanent internal employment.
• Structured, predictable monthly rotation: one month onboard, one month in the office.
• Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, plus rotation/sea-time allowances.
• Group health insurance All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Due to the large number of applications, only candidates that suit the profile and qualifications of the position will be contacted.