Loss Controller

Contexte et environnement

Are you looking to grow your career in the vibrant world of energy trading & shipping? We are looking for a Loss Controller to join our team based in Geneva.

À propos

TotalEnergies has developed a strong expertise in oil and biofuels, natural gas and electricity trading. Trading entities are based in Geneva, Paris, Houston and Singapore. Thanks to international openness, political and economic stability and strong competences in the financing of commodity trading and shipping, Switzerland holds a leading position in international commodity trade. TotalEnergies installed its European trading hub across oil and biofuels, natural gas and electricity in Geneva, bringing together large teams around trading activities: T&S and TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP). T&S is a trading company in charge of all physical trading and shipping of crude oil and refined products on behalf of the TotalEnergies Company. It operates in fast-evolving market dynamics and requires constant adaptation. Our culture emphasizes risk management, innovation, and a commitment to the energy transition. We strive for a friendly workplace where teamwork, respect, and diversity drive success.

Activités

As a Loss Controller, you will be part of a global team supporting more than 250 trading operators and traders worldwide. You will provide technical expertise and operational support on all quantity and quality (Q&Q) aspects of crude oil, petroleum products, petrochemicals, LPG, biofuels and bio feedstocks. You also contribute to crude loss analysis for the Refining & Chemicals business. Your mission safeguards the Company’s financial interests by minimizing cargo losses, ensuring product quality, controlling blending/doping operations, and reducing demurrage, inspection, and claims costs.

• Field Expertise
  • Inspect and evaluate storage terminals used by T&S to assess operational practices, technical reliability, and safety performance, helping minimize quantity, quality, and safety risks.
  • Carry out storage technical visits on behalf of traders or management.
  • Conduct field missions to rigorously monitor complex transportation logistics, preserving Company interests.
  • Attend critical loading and discharging operations to optimize operational outcomes and ensure compliance with international standards and industry best practices.
• Operational Support
  • Provide day‑to‑day technical advice to traders and trading operators on Q&Q issues during loading/unloading, transport, and operations such as tank preparation for cargo compatibility and STS operations.
  • Monitor cargo quantity and quality throughout the full logistics chain, ensuring cargos comply with contractual specifications and coordinating inspections and responses for off-specification or cargo-loss situations.
  • Maintain strong networks and communication with operators and traders, anticipating issues and proposing solutions.
  • Follow the blending process from theoretical simulations to hand blends and final execution, in coordination with laboratories, traders, and operators.
  • Participate in technical decisions related to additives and product modifications.
• Inspection & Superintendent Companies Coordination
  • Monitor and assess performance of inspection and superintendent companies, update internal evaluation tools such as TROPIC, and recommend improvements.
  • Support Management in developing relationships and negotiating rates with loss control service providers; help prepare tenders or RFPs for inspection and superintendent services.
• Knowledge Maintenance & Networking
  • Stay updated on international rules, guidelines, standards, and regulations related to quality testing and quantity measurement; provide technical support for trading operators and traders.
  • Provide internal training to ensure a consistent Loss Control knowledge base across Trading Operations.
  • Accompany trading operators on field missions as part of their development and contribute to internal analyses or reporting.
  • Represent TotalEnergies in technical committees or industry bodies when applicable.
• Claims Handling
  • Defend the Company’s interests on Q&Q‑related claims with trading partners and service providers.
  • Prepare, analyze, process and administer crude claims for both T&S and Refining & Chemicals; support insurance claim procedures where applicable.

In this role you will interact with trading operators, traders, managers, shipping teams, terminal personnel, superintendents, and inspection companies. You will work in a dynamic trading environment that requires rapid decision‑making, technical rigour and strong communication skills.

Die Position erfordert:

• Frequent and sometimes short‑notice international travel
• Availability to intervene outside normal working hours (night, weekend, holidays) when operations require immediate support
• Ability to deliver swift, precise technical advice during time‑critical operations that directly impact commercial outcomes

Your contribution is essential to reducing operational and financial risks through robust quantity and quality control.

Profil du candidat

Former Master Mariner with experience on oil carriers and strong knowledge of goods traded by the Company, or an experienced surveyor/inspector/superintendent with field exposure and knowledge of chemistry, product specifications, and blending operations. Solid understanding of crude oil, refined products, petrochemicals, LPG, and bio‑feedstocks handled by the Company. Strong analytical skills, synthesis ability, and autonomy, especially during field missions. Problem‑solving mindset and results orientation. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational capabilities. High ethical standards, safety leadership mindset, and ability to uphold Company values in complex environments. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory; additional languages are an asset.

Informations supplémentaires

TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.