Vetting Specialist - Trading & Shipping

At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.  

As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people.  

Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or taking on something new, we’ll support you to power a career that works for you.  

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen.

About Trading & Shipping

Our purpose at Ampol is to power better journeys today and tomorrow. Our Trading and Shipping team is key to achieving this, not only supplying our customer’s needs today, but evolving as the energy transition takes place to supply our customers well into the future.

We take pride in our people and value innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. If you’re a professional committed to excellence, Ampol is looking for you.

About the role

With a large footprint of operational sites across Australia and New Zealand we are never far away.  We not only trade, import and refine fuel, but also manage complex supply chains, working together to keep Australia moving. We work with credible experts to drive a safe and reliable business through finding solutions to complex problems.  Our leaders prove its possible to work across our business and create career experiences you may not have expected. 

The Vetting Specialist is responsible for compliance and the implementation of Ampol vetting criteria for voyage and time-chartered ships.  You will be responsible for various Marine Assurance activities for Ampol Group like Vessel screening, Terminal location clearance, STS location clearance, TMSA reviews, MTMSA reviews. You will provide 24x7 support to various internal stakeholders across group as per business requirement. Provide regular inputs/feedback on new industry requirements and upgrading/implementing same in screening process upon approval. 

Provide support to operations department for various marine matters. Contribute in reviewing Company marine procedures and provide input for continuous improvement. 

Key responsibilities

• Maintaining Ampol Marine Assurance System up to date.  
• Developing, reviewing and controlling Ampol marine specific operations procedures and policies. 
• Managing safety audits, inspection and qualification of Ampol-controlled tanker vessels, barges and load / discharge ports related to Ampol’s Trading and Shipping business. 
• Conduct TMSA, MTMSA and SPSA reviews as assigned by Marine Manger. 
• Follow up on Terminal Feedback received from Ampol Group terminals. 
• Organize and conduct monthly meetings with assigned terminals. 
• Monitoring the operational, environmental and safety performance of Ampol time charter vessels. 
• Being a part of the emergency management team for any marine incidents for Ampol Group chartered vessels. 
• Providing on-call 24x7 support to discuss and resolve vessel clearance issues and incidents.

Qualifications

• Have obtained Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency  
• Minimum 3 years shore-based experience managing HSEQ / Vessel operations / Marine Assurance experience. Oil/Chemical/Gas tanker experience with at least 5 years of service on board tankers out of which 2 years must be as senior shipboard officer.  
• Auditing experience will be an added advantage.
• You must have strong communications and collaboration skills and able to work autonomously. 
• In depth understanding of all shipboard operations. 
• Strong knowledge of voyage management, contracting and chartering terms 
• Strong understanding of petroleum product shipping and oil tanker operations. 
• Competition and Consumer Act (Australia) and Consumer Protection Act (Singapore) compliant and has an understanding of the requirements of other relevant regulations. 
• Sound understanding of the Petroleum Supply Chain process including key drivers of value. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Strong procedural discipline. 
• Strong problem solving skills. 
• Efficient and flexible. 
• Ability to collaborate across the business. 
• Highly committed. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today.  

At Ampol, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms, recognizing that it makes our organization stronger. We encourage applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We invite you to bring your whole self to Ampol.