Shipping and Customs Coordinator

About the role

Saipem, a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, is recruiting a Shipping and Customs Coordinator for its Whiptail project in Georgetown, Guyana. The role supervises project transport and customs activities so that materials and equipment arrive safely and on time, coordinating with Project Management, Expediting & Inspection and the Project Logistics team.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise project transport and customs activities and coordinate the assigned Shipping & Customs Officers efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Track shipping and customs activities through company tools and software.
• Liaise with the Shipping and Customs Network and coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Expediting and Inspection, and the on-site logistics teams.
• Prepare the project's packing, transport and customs scope of works and specifications.
• Support Procurement in defining delivery terms with vendors and subcontractors.
• Distribute shipping instructions and support Materials Management and Expediting Coordinators in preparing shipping and customs documents.
• Identify client insurance requirements, notify the Insurance department when shipment values exceed corporate deductibles or when damage occurs.
• Issue purchase requisitions and technical bid evaluations for dedicated transport contracts.
• Maintain the material status report and other documents tracking shipment status.
• Coordinate handover, customs formalities and further transport of company-provided items to the project logistics base with clients.

Required profile

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the oil & gas industry.
• At least 3 years in the same role.

What we offer

• Standard contract of 12 months, subject to extension depending on company needs.
• 6 days a week, 10 hours a day.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.