Wilhelmsen Port Services Norway is looking for a Ships Agency Operator

Wilhelmsen Port Services Norway is looking for a Ships Agency Operator

Wilhelmsen Port Services Norway is looking for a new Ships Agency Operator at our Bergen office.

The employee will be attending all vessels within the scope of responsibility, in compliance with applicable work processes, standards and procedures, with special attention to correct, accurate and timely use of the operating system. 

The Ships Agency Operator reports to the Ships Agency Operations Manager. 

Main Responsibilities 

• Attend and board vessels as required and as directed by respective Manager, in accordance with Wilhelmsen's and Customer Requirements. 

• Responsible for the effective coordination of assigned port calls.

• Advise on selection of contractors for goods and services provided to principals, including submission of competitive quotations, as required. 

• Ensure compliance with processes, standards and procedures, including correct use of the operating system (WASP). 

• Ensure proper monitoring of the vessel and attendance to any follow up enquiries. 

• Ensure proactive, efficient and timely communication at all times. 

• Report leads, business opportunities and relevant port updates observed to Manager. 

• Monitor and record expenses that arises during vessels’ port call. 

• Provide input to improve the operational and cost efficiency of the port call. 

• Be a part of an on-call team of 3 operators (weekdays and weekends) 

Qualifications  

• Preferably Maritime background or education.

• Good communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language. 

• Process and system understanding.

• Self-motivated and result orientated. 

• Ability to work under pressure. 

• Problem solving skills with ability to make fast and sound judgement. 

• Familiar with Port & local Authorities regulations, procedures and governing tariffs. 

• Computer literate. 

• Valid driver license. 

Sounds interesting? 

If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our new Ships Agency Operator. You can apply online today through our career portal by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account. Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter. 

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we will review applications on a rolling basis. 

Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is now a comprehensive global maritime group providing essential products and services to the merchant fleet, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail. Committed to shaping the maritime industry, we also seek to develop new opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalisation. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues across more than 60 countries, we take innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences one step further.