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We bring energy to the world - Bring your energy and passion to Teekay

Established in 1973, Teekay is one of the leading operators of mid-sized tankers including Suezmax and Aframax vessels. We take pride that the Teekay logo on our funnel is an industry-respected symbol of quality.  We transport the energy that powers the global supply chain.

As a true owner, we manage our vessels directly through in-house ship management, employing over 2,300 people across our fleet. We demonstrate our commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship through industry leading performance in our safety, vetting, and pollution metrics.

We're looking for our next Trainee Voyage Manager 

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to enter the maritime industry and gain experience in maritime commercial operations. You will learn the role of Voyage Management and commercial operations from the ground up starting with Teekay's business, the industry, our customers, and commercial shipping of oil. 

The Voyage Manager is responsible for the commercial management of a vessel-ensuring safe and efficient operations in order to deliver commercial success.

They act as a focal point, coordinating operations between the vessel crew, our customers, our suppliers, and multiple stakeholders within Teekay itself.

The role is dynamic and fast-paced. It would suit someone who is self-driven, organized, team orientated, and skilled in problem solving. A Voyage Manager usually has several years of shoreside experience or has previous experience working on ships. 

The successful candidate for this role will be learning all the relevant industry basic skills and knowledge for the role of the Voyage Manager, with a view to eventually being sufficiently knowledgeable and competent to be considered for future opportunities within the company. 

Some of the things you'll be doing  

• Learning the fundamentals of the shipping industry
• Developing familiarity with Teekay, and our company policies and procedures
• Developing familiarity with industry specific software and applications
• Developing a thorough understanding of the commercial shipping of oil
• Visiting Teekay ships, and developing familiarity with their technical aspects
• Attending industry events, meeting customers and suppliers
• Attending and learning from internal and external meetings

What we are looking for 

• A relevant university degree (eg Shipping, Transportation, Logistics, Business)
• Clear written and spoken English
• Comfortable working with numbers
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-national and diverse industry
• Ability to think critically, and separate out useful information
• Ability to proactively find innovative solutions to problems
• Ability to engage professionally with customers, suppliers, competitors, and colleagues 
• Enthusiastic and pro-active attitude 
• Driven to deliver quality of work
• Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills 
• Comfortable getting familiar with new software platforms
• Thrives under pressure
• Already proficient in the use of usual Microsoft applications 
• An interest in the shipping and maritime industry
• A drive to learn, with natural curiosity
• Willingness to proactively research and consolidate learning points

What else you should know

• The role is targeting local candidates only, relocation support will not be provided. 
• This is a full-time opportunity based in our Houston office located at CityCentre.

What you can expect in return

At Teekay, you will find an engaged workplace alongside 2,300 professionals across the globe. Within all this wonderful diversity, this is what brings us together: 

• We live by our #TeekaySPIRIT values-they always guide our actions, no compromises
• People committed to excellence, building their experience while delivering business objectives
• An open collaborative workplace where you can have an immediate impact
• Challenging work in a dynamic environment
• A competitive total compensation package

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.