STS Operations Co-ordinator

About the Role

STS Operations Co-Ordinator
Full-Time, 12 Month FTC
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The Role:
As STS Operations Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient Ship-to-Ship operations across the globe. Working at the heart of our operational team, you will coordinate complex projects, drive operational excellence, champion HSEQ standards, and ensure exceptional service for our customers while maintaining effective control of logistics, assets, and costs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinate the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of global Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations in line with HSEQ, company, and industry standards.
• Ensure operational readiness and maintain high-quality execution across all STS activities.
• Plan and coordinate all logistical, personnel, contractor, asset, and support craft requirements to ensure seamless operations.
• Drive cost-effective project delivery through effective budget management and margin protection.
• Raise and manage purchase orders within delegated authority and support accurate, timely invoice processing.
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, acting as a key operational point of contact and delivering a high-quality service experience.
• Manage enquiries, quotations, and operational requests in accordance with company policies, including sanctions compliance and credit control requirements.
• Maintain accurate operational records and system updates within ERP and other business systems.
• Produce regular operational reports and provide updates to the STS Operations Lead.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, compliance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned by your line manager in line with your skills, experience, and the requirements of the role.  This role may need you to work closely with the UK team, therefore, flexibility to align your working day with the UK may be required.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience within Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations or a similar offshore, marine, or maritime operational environment.
• A good understanding of HSEQ principles and operational compliance requirements, with a strong commitment to safety and best practice.
• Commercial awareness, including experience managing costs, quotations, budgets, and margin performance.
• Strong planning, coordination, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple operational activities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to governance, compliance, and operational accuracy.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• The ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure operational environments.
• A resilient and accountable team player who takes ownership and consistently delivers high standards of performance.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with our company values.

Why join us?

• Competitive benefits tailored to the division
• Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your idaas and contributions
• Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability

About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

With two centuries of maritime shipping and innovation, James Fisher is a trusted partner in the safe and efficient movement of the world’s critical resources. As a market leader in ship-to-ship transfer and coastal shipping, we help customers protect people, cargo and infrastructure while shaping the future of global maritime transport. You can find out more about Maritime transport

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Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.  

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.