Operations Trainee
Overview
Eachyear, we as Oldendorff, carry about 380 million tons of bulk and unitized cargoaround the world. We perform 15,000 port calls in 118 countries. On average, weoperate 700 chartered and owned ships at any one time. Being with us, meansworking in a continuously changing internationally environment, wherereliability is appreciated as is team spirit. Combined with a healthy driver tokeep seeking for areas to develop you and your company to reach higher goals –we welcome you to set sail with us.
The Oldendorff Trainee Programme is a holistic rotational Trainee Programme, in which the candidate will be introduced to various departments within Oldendorff. The aim of the programme is not only for the candidate to get an overview of our business and company, but also to gain an in-depth knowledge ofthe dry bulk sector and its potential career paths within Oldendorff.
Essential Functions:
- Rotating through all relevant operational and commercial departments.
- Dealing with port expenses / hire payments / freight / demurrage.
- Calculation of laytime.
- Working with shipping agents / the crew and stevedores loading cargoes / meeting captains.
- Washing cargo holds and hatch covers / Making inspection with surveyors.
- Operating ships throughout the world, including calculating bunkers and cargo intake, speaking to parties, organizing surveys, giving instructions to master / agent and troubleshooting, dealing with Bill of Lading & LOI, as well as interacting with the supportive function of the company.
- Understanding and handling claims and learning how to find commercial settlement.
- Using internal software systems such as Vesson, Voyage Estimator, AXS Marine.
Skill Requirements:
- Should ideally be a fresh graduate. Candidates with some work experience may beconsidered as well.
- Demonstrates confidence, curiosity and a “hunter attitude.”
- Open to constructive criticism and direct feedback
Required/ Preferred Education and Experience:
- Must have a degree in Maritime studies, Economics, or a related field.
- Teamplayer with the ability to handle various tasks simultaneously.
- Should be open-minded, hands-on, commercially minded, as well as willing to learn and acquire new skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills in an international setting are essential.
- Demonstrate a self-driven, highly motivated, and outspoken personality.
- Willingness to travel and potentially live abroad for training purposes (subject to the developments of COVID-19 and safety assurance)
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Fluency in English (spoken/written) is essential.