What We Offer
The work environment at Chemoil is characterised by strong leadership, multi-tasking, close collaboration and fast disciplined decision-making in order to respond to a rapidly changing market. Key business objectives and operational goals are established for teams and individuals but there is much flexibility in terms of planning and implementation which allows people to be creative and resourceful. Despite a highly dynamic and pressured work environment, the organisation fosters good camaraderie among the employees and makes it a point to celebrate its achievements.
Working at Chemoil enables one to learn the unique and highly specialised business of oil and marine fuel supply chain operations. Chemoil employees are exposed to an array of activities such as trading, fuel blending, terminal and storage operations, chartering, shipping, barging, finance and risk management which provide platforms for learning and competency development. Global mobility is an ongoing practice as managers and key talents are often transferred from one Chemoil office to another.
Compensation and benefits programs tend to be pegged locally to the country where a Chemoil office is situated. Salary however is on a competitive level. The entrepreneurial culture also recognises individual achievements and employees are rewarded accordingly for their contributions and provided long-term incentives.
Chandran has cited in several of his public talks how every employee of Chemoil is a story to be read. A number of middle managers and senior managers have joined Chemoil fresh from university and have developed their management competencies, leadership potentials and career in the Company.
Given Chemoil's distinctive operations in the supply chain business, employees are given opportunities to develop their careers either on a horizontal or vertical basis. Employees are encouraged to continue honing their knowledge and skills in their core competency, whether this is in trading or finance, or develop other competencies in the Company's supply chain business and move their career into this arena. Training and career development at Chemoil is also often marked with global mobility. Key employees and managers are given assignments overseas to prepare them for their future role in the Company.