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BUNKER JOBS: Trafigura Seeks Bunker Operator in Uruguay
Thursday May 14, 2026
Commodity trading firm Trafigura is seeking to hire a bunker operator in Montevideo, Uruguay.
The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of two years of experience in similar roles or in a trading or logistics company, it said in a job advertisement on LinkedIn on Wednesday.
The advertisement lists the following responsibilities for the role:
- Provide end-to-end coordination of the bunker schedule program (purchase & sales) and its execution, including all post-deal trading activities
- Manage communications with TFG suppliers, port agents, inspectors, customs, and client management to ensure smooth contract execution
- Support scheduling and operations of the TFG bunker fleet, including voyage planning to meet international regulations and vessel performance monitoring
- Conduct daily stock progression analysis and blending of marine fuel grades to meet contract specifications and optimize storage assets
- Manage vessel clearances for planned operations, ensuring TFG compliance with local customs regulations
- Keep all stakeholders updated with the latest operational data and regularly inform team members of schedule changes
- Maintain company systems with accurate data in line with company policy, verify supporting documents, and raise queries for inconsistent data
- Liaise with key internal TFG departments to confirm alignment on supply requirements
- Manage KYC administration
To know about the role, click here.
Key Bunker Prices More
| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 963.00 | 26.00 | 1351.50 | 10.50 |
| Rotterdam | 766.00 | 3.00 | 1446.00 | 11.50 |
| Houston | 817.00 | 11.50 | 1421.00 | 1.00 |
| Fujairah | 981.00 | 12.00 | 1768.50 | 17.50 |
| Americas Average | 962.50 | 8.50 | 1630.50 | 22.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 929.50 | 10.50 | 1565.00 | 13.00 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 882.00 | 13.50 | 1496.50 | 9.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 978.50 | 20.00 | 1616.50 | 18.50 |
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