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Tanker Driver roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as chemical engineering or hazardous materials management. Employers in petroleum, chemical transport, and industrial logistics have filed LCAs for commercial driving roles tied to specialized technical requirements.
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As an Oil Tanker Operator in Trafigura, you will have the opportunity to join a team that manages one of the world’s largest Time Charter fleets, handling all aspects of Time Charter vessel operations for the company.
Your main responsibility is to ensure proper operation of TC vessels and maximize performance, following global standards and international regulations at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake voyage planning to meet international regulations and respond to vessel operational issues
- Optimize bunker procurement and consumption strategies
- Review and coordinate stowage planning, cargo handling operations, and real-time issue resolution
- Coordinate agency appointments and provide voyage orders to vessels
- Supervise vessel performance throughout all voyages, including speed and consumption analysis
- Coordinate weather routing services and performance optimization initiatives
- Manage hold / tank cleaning optimization
- Handle vessel questionnaires, certificates, LOIs and all relevant supporting documentation
- Maintain and update company software systems with required operational data
- Collaborate with internal and external counterparties to ensure smooth management of ongoing operations, including pre- and post-fixture activities
- Ensure compliance with Global Regulatory Requirements
- Prepare operational reports and performance analysis
- Ensure compliance with Trafigura's global policies and procedures at all times
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of experience managing vessels' operations
- Strong understanding of Charter party terms and conditions (Time Charter, Voyage Charter)
- Strong understanding of BIMCO standard forms and clauses
- Knowledge of laytime and demurrage calculations
- P&L understanding and variance analysis
- Demonstrated experience with cargo operations – Preparation for Loading, discharge
- Proven experience with bunker operations – Planning, quality specifications, sampling procedures
- Knowledge of shipping regulatory frameworks
- Solid understanding of shipping management software (IMOS, Danaos, etc.)
- English proficiency (written and verbal)
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong business knowledge and commercial approach
- Ability to work in a multinational, exciting, fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external partners
- Data analysis and visualization – Dashboards, critical metrics, trend analysis
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Automation tool development (desirable)
- Understanding of AI/ML applications in shipping operations (desirable)
Attributes for Success
Operational Excellence
- Diligent – Maintains accuracy in voyage documentation, charter party terms, and regulatory compliance across multiple concurrent vessel operations
- Efficient and process-driven – Optimizes workflows for bunker procurement, stowage planning, and performance monitoring to minimize operational delays
- Proactive problem-solver – Anticipates vessel operational issues and implements preventive measures before they impact voyage schedules or costs
Analytical & Data-Driven
- Analytical attitude – Interprets speed/consumption data, P&L variances, and performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities
- Innovative and improvement-focused – Develops automation solutions and applies emerging technologies (AI/ML) to enhance operational efficiency
- Data visualization proficiency – Creates dashboards and trend analysis reports that translate complex operational data into actionable insights
Communication & Collaboration
- Collaborative teammate – Works seamlessly across Chartering, Cargo Operations, and external partners (brokers, ship owners, service providers) to ensure coordinated vessel management
- Communicative and articulate – Delivers clear voyage orders, operational reports, and stakeholder updates in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations
- Reliable point of contact – Serves as the trusted operational liaison between internal departments and external counterparties throughout the vessel lifecycle
Adaptability & Resilience
- Dynamic and agile – Thrives in a fast-paced, multinational trading environment where priorities shift rapidly based on market conditions and operational demands
- Calm under pressure – Makes sound decisions during real-time operational challenges, including weather routing adjustments, cargo handling issues, and regulatory compliance matters
- Commercially aware – Balances operational requirements with business objectives, understanding the P&L impact of operational decisions
Department Overview
The Shipping Operations department is part of the broader Energy and Operations division which executes on physical trades, a long-term business where strategic investments in storage and logistics capabilities around the world are central to our business model.
The role involves interaction with internal departments such as Chartering and Cargo Operations and external partners such as Brokers, Ship-owning and Service Companies.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Main Purpose
As an Oil Tanker Operator in Trafigura, you will have the opportunity to join a team that manages one of the world’s largest Time Charter fleets, handling all aspects of Time Charter vessel operations for the company.
Your main responsibility is to ensure proper operation of TC vessels and maximize performance, following global standards and international regulations at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake voyage planning to meet international regulations and respond to vessel operational issues
- Optimize bunker procurement and consumption strategies
- Review and coordinate stowage planning, cargo handling operations, and real-time issue resolution
- Coordinate agency appointments and provide voyage orders to vessels
- Supervise vessel performance throughout all voyages, including speed and consumption analysis
- Coordinate weather routing services and performance optimization initiatives
- Manage hold / tank cleaning optimization
- Handle vessel questionnaires, certificates, LOIs and all relevant supporting documentation
- Maintain and update company software systems with required operational data
- Collaborate with internal and external counterparties to ensure smooth management of ongoing operations, including pre- and post-fixture activities
- Ensure compliance with Global Regulatory Requirements
- Prepare operational reports and performance analysis
- Ensure compliance with Trafigura's global policies and procedures at all times
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of experience managing vessels' operations
- Strong understanding of Charter party terms and conditions (Time Charter, Voyage Charter)
- Strong understanding of BIMCO standard forms and clauses
- Knowledge of laytime and demurrage calculations
- P&L understanding and variance analysis
- Demonstrated experience with cargo operations – Preparation for Loading, discharge
- Proven experience with bunker operations – Planning, quality specifications, sampling procedures
- Knowledge of shipping regulatory frameworks
- Solid understanding of shipping management software (IMOS, Danaos, etc.)
- English proficiency (written and verbal)
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong business knowledge and commercial approach
- Ability to work in a multinational, exciting, fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external partners
- Data analysis and visualization – Dashboards, critical metrics, trend analysis
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Automation tool development (desirable)
- Understanding of AI/ML applications in shipping operations (desirable)
Attributes for Success
Operational Excellence
- Diligent – Maintains accuracy in voyage documentation, charter party terms, and regulatory compliance across multiple concurrent vessel operations
- Efficient and process-driven – Optimizes workflows for bunker procurement, stowage planning, and performance monitoring to minimize operational delays
- Proactive problem-solver – Anticipates vessel operational issues and implements preventive measures before they impact voyage schedules or costs
Analytical & Data-Driven
- Analytical attitude – Interprets speed/consumption data, P&L variances, and performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities
- Innovative and improvement-focused – Develops automation solutions and applies emerging technologies (AI/ML) to enhance operational efficiency
- Data visualization proficiency – Creates dashboards and trend analysis reports that translate complex operational data into actionable insights
Communication & Collaboration
- Collaborative teammate – Works seamlessly across Chartering, Cargo Operations, and external partners (brokers, ship owners, service providers) to ensure coordinated vessel management
- Communicative and articulate – Delivers clear voyage orders, operational reports, and stakeholder updates in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations
- Reliable point of contact – Serves as the trusted operational liaison between internal departments and external counterparties throughout the vessel lifecycle
Adaptability & Resilience
- Dynamic and agile – Thrives in a fast-paced, multinational trading environment where priorities shift rapidly based on market conditions and operational demands
- Calm under pressure – Makes sound decisions during real-time operational challenges, including weather routing adjustments, cargo handling issues, and regulatory compliance matters
- Commercially aware – Balances operational requirements with business objectives, understanding the P&L impact of operational decisions
Department Overview
The Shipping Operations department is part of the broader Energy and Operations division which executes on physical trades, a long-term business where strategic investments in storage and logistics capabilities around the world are central to our business model.
The role involves interaction with internal departments such as Chartering and Cargo Operations and external partners such as Brokers, Ship-owning and Service Companies.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Tanker Driver
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
H-1B approval hinges on proving the Tanker Driver position requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just a CDL. Pull the O*NET profile for your job code and document the technical or engineering knowledge the role demands before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for Tanker Driver LCA filings filtered by your target state or industry. Petroleum refining, chemical manufacturing, and bulk liquid transport companies file the most frequently for technically specialized driver roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Filter Migrate Mate by Tanker Driver job titles to surface employers who have filed H-1B petitions for this role. That filing history tells you which companies already understand the specialty occupation argument, saving you from educating skeptical HR teams.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your H-1B employer must be E-Verify enrolled to extend cap-gap protection if you're transitioning from F-1 OPT. Ask hiring managers directly before the offer stage since not all transport companies are enrolled, and late discovery can delay your start date.
Request prevailing wage documentation upfront
Before signing an offer, ask your employer to share the OFLC Wage Search result for your SOC code and work location. The certified LCA wage floor must match or exceed that figure, and discrepancies caught early prevent USCIS RFEs after filing.
Build a degree-to-duties connection in your petition
Work with your employer's immigration counsel to map your engineering or hazmat coursework directly to daily job duties in the I-129 support letter. USCIS scrutinizes Tanker Driver petitions heavily, so vague job descriptions without degree linkage draw RFEs consistently.
H-1B Visa Tanker Driver: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tanker Driver job qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. A standard commercial driving position doesn't meet the H-1B specialty occupation requirement. But Tanker Driver roles tied to chemical engineering, hazardous materials compliance, or industrial process knowledge can qualify if the employer documents that a specific bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement for the position, not just preferred.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Tanker Driver roles?
Petroleum refining, bulk chemical transport, liquid gas distribution, and industrial manufacturing are the sectors most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Tanker Drivers. These employers often require drivers who hold engineering or chemistry degrees to manage hazardous cargo safely. You can browse Tanker Driver roles at employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does prevailing wage work for a sponsored Tanker Driver position?
Your employer must certify through the DOL that the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before USCIS will approve the H-1B petition. You can check the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search tool. The certified wage on the LCA becomes a binding floor, not a negotiating point.
What documents should I prepare to support an H-1B petition for this role?
You'll need your original academic transcripts and degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a detailed employment letter connecting your coursework to the technical duties of the Tanker Driver role. If your degree field doesn't directly match, USCIS may require evidence of equivalent training through related courses or professional experience.
Can my employer file the H-1B petition without premium processing?
Yes, but standard USCIS processing can run several months, which creates risk if your current work authorization has a near-term end date. For Tanker Driver petitions that are likely to draw scrutiny over specialty occupation status, many employers file with premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days and address any RFE quickly before operations are disrupted.