Your Job
The Shipping Intern will have the opportunity of rotating between 2 different departments: Marine Operation Analyst team (Tankers/Dry Bulk) and the Operations team.
Our Team
You will work directly with a multi-cultural international shipping team, including the Vessel Operation team, Post-fixture team, Bunker Procurement team. You will be coached by an experienced team and will have the opportunity to gain Operations, Post-Fixture knowledge through the 6 months internship.
What You Will Do
Internship program will provide the following learning opportunities:
Marine Operation Team (Approximately 3 months)
- Exposure to direct communication with brokers and counterparties.
- Understand the collection process of various receivables and participate actively to ensure timely collection of receivables.
- Track the collection trend of receivables and share the collection trends with the business.
- Understand how to handle shipping claims (including what can or cannot be claimed), including escalation process.
- Learn how demurrage is negotiated and translate the impact of the negotiation to the business.
- Work closely with post operations and accounting to ensure efficient processing of shipping and demurrage billing of receivables.
- Work closely with your supervisor to identify areas which outstanding levels of shipping and demurrage receivables can be reduced.
Vessel Operation Team (Approximately 3 months)
The intern will be assigned to one of the Vessel Manager (Tankers/Dry Bulk) and follow through the operation of selected vessel operations. The individual will learn how to manage the different operation processes as per below.
- Port Operations coordination.
- Cargo operations.
- Vessels documentation/certificates.
- Additional process Bunkering, Tank/hold cleaning related etc.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Eager to Learn and Adapt: Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn new skills and embrace feedback, reflecting Kochs commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.
- Currently Pursuing Relevant Education: Enrolled in a degree program related to the internship field (e.g., engineering, business, science) with a solid academic foundation.
- Demonstrate Integrity and Accountability: Show a commitment to ethical behaviour and taking responsibility for your tasks, embodying Kochs Principle-Based Management philosophy.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Proactive Problem-Solving Mindset: Display curiosity and initiative in identifying challenges and seeking creative solutions, aligned with Kochs entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and communicate clearly, supporting Kochs culture of respect and partnership.
- Passion for Kochs Industries and Values: Interest in Kochs business areas and dedication to contributing positively to value creation and principled entrepreneurship.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate&aposs knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Koch Minerals & Trading (KM&T) specializes in the innovative procurement, exchange, and delivery of essential commodity products and services that
empower our daily way of life. We pursue the development of investments into successful ventures and new, transformative platforms.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
