BW LNG Contract Manager - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The world urgently needs to move to a low carbon society. LNG is an integral part of the solution and BW LNG strives to deliver competitive solutions to support this development. Our core business lies in two main segments, LNG Shipping and Gas Solutions. Our Shipping unit brings LNG to where it is needed. Our Gas Solutions unit develops, owns and operates floating gas infrastructure. We create floating solutions for LNG to support progress towards a low-carbon society. BW LNG is part of BW Group, which is a leading global maritime company involved in shipping, maritime infrastructure, and new sustainable technologies. Founded in 1955, BW controls a fleet of over 450 vessels and other floating assets, including oil production, gas import terminals, and wind-farm installation. The Group’s fleet of over 200 LNG and LPG ships constitutes the largest gas fleet in the world. In the renewables space, the Group has investments in solar, wind, batteries, biofuels and water treatment. BW has nine publicly listed affiliates on the Oslo and New York Stock Exchange. Our main operating centres are in Singapore, Copenhagen, Oslo, Houston, London, Manila, Mumbai and Rio de Janeiro. 

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What drives us is our mission to deliver energy for the world today, and to find solutions for tomorrow. If you want to make lives better around the world by providing access to energy, while working on sustainability and decarbonisation, we’d like to hear from you. Working at BW you will feel the pulse of the world each day. If something happens in the world, we feel it, and you can play your part by anticipating and responding to it. Our high-performing teams are drawn to BW by the global nature of our work and the satisfaction of working with collaborative people who inspire each other to deliver exceptional results.

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We are currently seeking:

BW LNG Contract Manager

Manage existing customers, co-owners/JV partners, LNG & FSRU contracts, JV Agreements and stakeholders.  

Responsibilities:

• Manage existing customers, co-owners /JV partners and ensure excellent relationships and smooth communication.
• Responsible for managing LNG / FSRU Contracts as well as Customer and JV Management.
• Draft, review and assist in negotiating various LNG & FSRU Contracts, Confirmation Memorandums, Term Sheets, HOA, MOU etc.
• Executes strategy through defined projects and processes.
• Supporting Regional heads in business development and negotiate terms and conditions of LNG / FSRU contracts with counter parties.
• Manage time charters and FSRU contracts to ensure revenues, costs and profitability are maintained at expected levels, optimized and that performance obligations are met and followed up.
• Review annual OPEX and Dry Dock budgets and seek necessary approvals.
• Review off hire reconciliation statements and negotiate as required.
• Liaise closely with accounts, cash management and finance team for Management reporting.
• Oversee the charter party administration functions to ensure recovery of costs and timely collection of income.
• Work closely with Operations and Fleet Management team to ensure smooth operation of fleet.
• Provide information on charterers claims, insurance claims and other insurance related matters to the Commercial and Insurance departments for designated vessels.
• Other supporting roles/assigned tasks related to managing LNG/ FSRU Contracts.
• Ensure to complete all responsibilities as outlined in this JD in accordance with the company’s prevailing Health, Safety and Environment policy as described in the management system.
• Actively participate and support in the development of the quality management system as part of the continuous improvement.
• Carry out risk assessment of the contract and drive contractual improvements.
• Participate in developing and building BW LNG’s contract management team for the future.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree. Legal background is a plus.
• 3-5 years’ work experience in the Marine and Shipping / offshore industry.
• Work experience in the LNG/ FSRU/ Shipping industry with contracts, pre / post fixture work.
• Good understanding of LNG/ FSRU contracts.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Personal qualifications:

• Attention to detail to discover potential legal / commercial risks in contracts and during operation.
• Strong analytical and reasoning ability.
• Global mindset coupled with cultural sensitivity.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

We offer:

• Competitive terms.
• Professional challenges in a global organization.
• A highly competent, open, and friendly environment.

The position will be based in Oslo. If interested, please send your application by Monday 4th July.  For further information, please contact: 

• Riju Cherian, Head of Contract Management and Operations, phone: +47 46 25 76 66,
• Marthe Solaas, Senior Contract Manager, phone: +47 46 94 39 03, or
• Agne Averjanova, HR Generalist, phone: +47 48 68 87 58.