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Demurrage Specialist
- Chevron Corporation (Houston, TX)
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Chevron is accepting online applications for the position **Demurrage Specialist** through **January 25th, 2026,** at 11:59 p.m. (GMT).
The Demurrage Specialist plays a critical role in managing and resolving demurrage claims across marine operations. This position ensures timely settlement of receivable and payable claims, mitigates financial exposure through proactive contract review, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to optimize commercial outcomes. The role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and contractual skills, combined with the ability to influence and partner across Trading, Shipping, Legal, and Finance teams
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Demurrage Claims Management
+ Track potential claims, gather documentation, and maintain accurate records of claim amounts and counterparties.
+ Calculate or validate laytime basis contractual agreements
+ Issue, analyze, negotiate, and settle terminal, charter party, and barge demurrage claims within contractual time-bar deadlines.
Commercial Analysis
+ Grasp the commercial aspects and implications of demurrage claims handling
+ Identify trends and provide feedback to reduce overall demurrage exposure.
+ Deliver analytical reviews of commercial performance and exposure to refineries, terminals, chartering, operations and trading teams.
+ Review and provide guidance on Laytime & Demurrage clauses for contracts, tenders, and general terms to minimize exposure at source
Stakeholder Collaboration
+ Work closely with Trading, Shipping, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and timely resolution of claims.
+ Support cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency and compliance with global processes.
Required qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Maritime Studies, or related field).
+ Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills.
+ Proficiency in Excel and ability to analyze complex data sets.
+ Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
+ Ability to foster collaboration and build positive relationships internally and externally.
Preferred Experience
+ Knowledge ofmarine transportation in energy industry **,** including key drivers they relate to demurrage
+ Familiarity with demurrage systems (e.g., Veson VIP, Sedna, Voyager Portal).
+ Prior experience in shipping or trading operations.
Relocation Options:
+ Relocation **will not be** considered
International Considerations:
+ Expatriate assignments **will not be** considered.
+ Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] .
Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.
Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com .
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.
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