• An in-house team of experienced and highly-skilled professionals across all ship management functions

On Shore Opportunities

Our vessels are managed across all functions by our in-house team of experienced and highly-skilled professionals who work together every day guided by the core values that shape our culture: Entrepreneurship, Openness, Meritocracy, Initiative, Teamwork and Sustainability.

Professional development of our people is at the heart of our everyday operations. We manage and reward performance in a fair and transparent way and we strive to develop meaningful career paths and development opportunities for our employees. 

Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable dry bulk shipping. To achieve this, we are always looking for talented and driven professionals to team up with us to shape the future of the dry bulk market.

Star Bulk provides equal employment opportunities and treats all job candidates fairly without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, trade union memberships, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Career Opportunities


  • Feb 28, 2024
  • Lubricants Operator
Position: Lubricants Operator
Department: Purchasing
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: Lubricants Manager
Responsibilities:
  1. Monitors, plans and evaluates the most cost-effective supplies based on a vessel’s schedule, needs and ROB.
  2. Prepares ROB estimation for main grades and determines lubricants’ quantities that need to be supplied.
  3. Communicates with the vessels and with other departments to organize the supplies more efficiently.
  4. Places orders and follows up so as to ensure smooth delivery of the lubricants on board.
  5. Creates and maintains a database regarding expenses and consumptions.
  6. Checks, monitors and submits relevant invoices after the receipt from the supplier.
  7. Completes review of vessels’ inventory forms, creates ROB reports and evaluates the cost of lubricants.
  8. Updates relevant reports and informs the Lubricants Manager accordingly.                       
  9. Receives, processes and evaluates information, such as present ROB, steaming days and consumptions in order to create lubricants estimation reports for each scheduled supply of each vessel
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Shipping or any other relevant field.
  2. Master’s degree in Maritime Logistics, Engineering, Trade and Transport or any relevant field will be considered an asset.
  3. Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
  4. Fluency in English.
  5. Computer literate.
  6. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Feb 28, 2024
  • Spare Parts Operator
Position: Spare Parts Operator
Department: Purchasing
Company: Starbulk SA
Reports to: Spare Parts Manager
Responsibilities:
  1. Organizes and coordinates the purchasing of spare parts required by the Technical Department, in an efficient and effective manner and based on the technical specifications. More specifically, raises requisitions in cooperation with the technical department and after getting their advice.
  2. Obtains quotations from the “approved” suppliers, prepares comparison tables and submits to the Spare Parts Manager and the Procurement Director.
  3. Searches market for new suppliers, if required, and maintains the “Approved Vendors” list.
  4. Negotiates prices and prepares the relevant evaluation forms.
  5. Places orders in accordance to the approvals obtained and ensures that each purchase order is recorded to the electronic purchasing system and the supply cycle operates effectively.
  6. Coordinates with the Forwarding department for the delivery of spare parts on board the vessel and instructs the suppliers, the Master and the Agents regarding the delivery point and method of delivery.
  7. Verifies completion of delivery, collects all the supporting documentation, checks invoices and submits them to the Spare Parts Manager for approval.
  8. Works closely with the Invoice Checking department on the suppliers’ invoices and attaches the vessels’ confirmation of receipt for relevant spare parts, in order to proceed with the payment process.
  9. Checks if the spare parts’ cost has been amended by the agents at the ports, so as to ensure that the spare parts delivery is correct.
  10. Follows up until the vessel confirms that the spares have been delivered onboard.
  11. Cooperates with the Technical department for the smooth and prompt delivery of requested spare parts to the vessels.
  12. Creates and maintains systems, subsystems, items and spare parts database in Navision application.
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. Bachelor degree in any discipline, preferably in shipping.
  2. Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
  3. Fluency in English.
  4. MS Office literacy.
  5. Knowledge of Navision will be an asset.
  6. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Feb 28, 2024
  • Supplies Operator
Position: Supplies Operator
Department: Purchasing
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: Supplies Manager
Responsibilities:
  1. Organizes and coordinates the purchasing of supplies required by the Technical and Marine, Safety & Quality Department, in an efficient and effective manner and based on the required specifications.
  2. Obtains quotations from the “approved” suppliers, prepares comparison tables and submits to the Supplies Manager and the Procurement Director.
  3. Maintains and expands the “Approved Vendors” list.
  4. Negotiates prices, if required, and prepares the relevant evaluation forms.
  5. Places orders in accordance with the approvals obtained and ensures that each purchase order is recorded to the electronic purchasing system and that the supply cycle operates effectively.
  6. Cooperates with the Forwarding department for the delivery of the supplies onboard the vessel and instructs suppliers, Master and Agents accordingly.
  7. Verifies completion of delivery and collects all supporting documentation.
  8. Checks the relevant invoices and attaches the vessels’ confirmation of receipt for relevant supplies in order to proceed with the payment process.
  9. Follows up until the vessel confirms that the supplies have been delivered onboard.
  10. Creates and maintains systems, subsystems, items and the database for supplies in Navision application electronic system.
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. Bachelor degree in any discipline, preferably in Shipping.
  2. Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
  3. Fluency in English.
  4. MS Office literacy.
  5. Knowledge of Navision will be an asset.
  6. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Jan 15, 2024
  • Automation/ Electrical Engineer
Position: Automation/ Electrical Engineer
Department: Vessels Performance Monitoring
Company: Ship Procurement Services S.A.
Reports to: VPM Manager
Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates with the department’s Electrician to develop the department’s strategy and technical aspects.
2. Researches new technologies that may potentially increase the group’s competitive advantage.
3. Creates a timeline for the deployment of VPM devices onboard.
4. Travels abroad and attends the vessels to install the new VPM system.
5. Monitors system infrastructure to ensure it is functioning and working properly.
6. Monitors the relevant devices performance and reduces the risk of machinery malfunctions.
7. Prepares and implements a recovery plan in the event of machinery failure
8. Completes any other relevant assignments, as requested by the VPM Manager.

Qualifications / Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Electronics or Automation Engineering or in a relevant field.
2. Post-graduate degree in the fields of Industrial automation, Data Acquisition and/or in a relevant discipline will be considered an asset.
3. Minimum 4 years of working experience at a relevant department of a shipping company.
4. Experience in interfacing with Serial bus Communication Protocols (RS485, Modbus, Canbus), point-to-point Serial Protocols (RS 232, RS 422).
5. Extensive knowledge of Data Acquisition Hardware, Software and Practices.
6. Experience with A/D conversion and interfacing with Analog Signals.
7. Experience in MS Windows Server and MS SQL Server (Setup & Administration).
8. Knowledge of Programming Languages (Visual Studio or WinDev) will be considered an asset.
9. Fluency in English.
10. Availability to travel frequently for extensive periods and on short notice.
11. Excellent communication skills, results-orientation and effective under pressure.

  • Jan 15, 2024
  • Deputy DPA / Deputy CSO
Position: Deputy DPA / Deputy CSO
Department: Marine Safety & Quality (MSQ)
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: MSQ Manager, DPA/ CSO
Responsibilities:
  1. Organizes internal, external audits and third party inspections as required by SMS.
  2. Prepares reports and analyzes deficiencies raised during inspections.
  3. Follows up on Company’s and vessels’ compliance with SMS and international requirements and regulations, files all relevant forms and ensures they are forwarded to the Company at the recommended intervals.
  4. Monitors the operation of ships at sea and in port to guarantee the safe operation of each vessel and ensure all pollution-prevention aspects.
  5. Provides a link between the office and the people on board.
  6. Communicates all issues of non-compliance including discoveries made by third parties and follows up on corrective actions.
  7. Coordinates seafarers’ SMS familiarization and training ashore and onboard to assure that SMS is understood and implemented.
  8. Attends the vessels in order to confirm they operate safely, efficiently, in an environmentally sound manner and in accordance with the SMS.
  9. Acts as Company Security Officer for ship’s security issues and monitors the supply and condition onboard of the IMO publications, security and antipiracy equipment.
  10. Pursues the developments related to international rules and regulations, and evaluates their potential impact on the Company’s operations to suggesting proper courses of action.

 

Qualifications / Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Maritime studies or any relevant field.
2. Minimum 7 years’ experience at a similar position in a shipping company with bulkers.
3. Previous seagoing experience will be considered an asset.
4. A post graduate degree in a relevant field will be considered an asset.
5. Certified Internal Auditor (ISM / ISPS / MLC / Environmental).
6. Fluency in English.
7. Computer literacy.
8. Excellent communication skills.

  • Jan 15, 2024
  • Deputy S&Q Manager
Position: Deputy S&Q Manager
Department: Marine Safety & Quality
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: S&Q Manager
Responsibilities:
  1. Assists the S&Q Manager to monitor all quality and safety aspects of Company’s vessels operation.
  2. Monitors Company’s and vessels’ compliance with all the SMS and SSP requirements. Maintains and follows up the Company’s KPIs.
  3. Supports the S&Q Manager to arrange, follow up and close out third party inspections performance (i.e., Flag) for the entire fleet.
  4. Performs the quarterly ISM and annual ISPS drills as required according to the regulations for the entire fleet
  5. Follows up on the ISPS requirements of the entire fleet.
  6. Supervises the SQ team performance, as assigned by the S&Q Manager.
  7. Follows up on various matters (SSAS tests, forms, cyber & security requirements etc).
  8. Performs any relevant task requested by the S&Q Manager and the MSQ Manager.
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies or in a relevant field.
  2. Postgraduate degree in Maritime Studies or in a relevant field will be considered an asset.
  3. At least 5 years of experience at a similar position or Captain Class B’ with minimum 2 years of experience in the S&Q department of a shipping company, preferably with bulkers.
  4. Computer literate.
  5. Fluency in English.
  6. Excellent communication and project management skills.
  • Jan 15, 2024
  • HR Generalist
Position: HR Generalist
Department: HR
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: Head of HR
Responsibilities:
  1. Maintains and updates accurately all employees’ records and lists, organizational charts, employees’ profiles etc.
  2. Administers various employees’ benefits such as life and medical insurance.
  3. Handles employees’ absences and maintains the respective records.
  4. Administers various HR procedures, policies and practices.
  5. Coordinates all the administration processes such as visitors, building maintenance, office needs.
  6. Run all recruitmentand selection processes, including communication with candidates, interview arrangements, coordination with line managers etc. 
  7. Handles all the performance management and development processes.
  8. Maintains the Company’s human resources management system (HRMS).
  9. Assists on any projects assigned by the Head of HR
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. University degree in HR, Business, Management, Psychology or any relevant field.
  2. A post graduate degree will be an asset.
  3. Minimum 3 years of experience in various HR areas (i.e., selection, recruitment, training, development, performance/talent management, payroll/benefits, employee relations, internal communication etc.).
  4. Good knowledge of Greek labor law.
  5. Experience in the shipping industry will be an asset.
  6. Fluency in English and excellent knowledge of MS Office.
  7. Familiarity with human resources information systems (HRIS).
  • Jan 15, 2024
  • Marine Project Superintendent
Position: Marine Project Superintendent
Department: Marine Safety & Quality (MSQ)
Company: Starbulk S.A
Reports to: MSQ Manager
Responsibilities:
  1. Communicates with Masters regarding any reports concerning PSC items, deck maintenance (PMS) and cargo hold preparedness.
  2. Visits the vessels for marine / safety internal audits, evaluates their condition, assesses potential risks and prepares them for third party inspections as per the Company’s standards, SMS requirements and all international and flag state legislation.
  3. Approves deck stores and maintenance tools as well as the activation/supply of charts and publications.
  4. Analyzes, investigates and assess the risks of hazardous occurrences on the vessel or any deficiencies, issued by PSC and third party inspections, and provides vessels with necessary feedback and instructions to avoid reoccurrence.
  5. Pursues the developments related to international rules and regulations that are associated with the SMS and evaluates their potential impact.
  6. Coordinates and liaises with other departments within the company to collectively provide an efficient ship management service.
  7. Handles pre-port state control inspections, standard deck and safety items checks, master and officers’ evaluation and random bunker checks. 
  8. Provides specific training to the crew during the sea passage attendances. 
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. Captain Class A diploma and minimum 2 years of sea-going experience as a Master.
  2. Experience as a Marine Superintendent in a shipping company with bulkers will be an asset.
  3. Experience in handling dry vetting and third party inspections (PSC, USCG, P&I, Charterers etc.).
  4. Ability to learn and monitor changes in legislation and international requirements.
  5. Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  6. Fluency in English.
  7. Computer literate.
  • Jan 15, 2024
  • MSQ Coordinator
Position: MSQ Coordinator
Department: Marine Safety & Quality
Company: Starbulk SA
Reports to: SQ Manager
Responsibilities:
  1. Supports all quality, health, safety, security and environmental matters.
  2. Assists his/her supervisor to follow up on the implementation of the emergency response plans, the ISM / ISPS / MLC codes, as well as of any other international or local regulations.
  3. Provides vessels with class and flag certificates necessary for trading, as instructed by his/her supervisor.
  4. Implements the Environmental Management System (EMS) and promotes the environmental awareness of the vessels and the office personnel.
  5. Monitors that the Company’s Safety and Environmental protection systems, policies and working instructions are properly and effectively implemented.
  6. Monitors and supplies the service of alcohol meters.
  7. Arranges and follows up on fresh water and crew drug and alcohol tests.
  8. Keeps record of vessels’ logbooks and endorsements.
  9. Enters all MSQ data in the Company’s electronic system.
  10. Inserts department’s invoices in the system and follows up on DAs.
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies or in a relevant field.
  2. Postgraduate degree in Maritime Studies or in a relevant field will be considered an asset.
  3. Minimum 4 year of experience at the Safety & Quality department of a shipping company.
  4. Knowledge of ISM / ISPS / MLC.
  5. Computer literate.
  6. Fluency in English.
  7. Excellent communication skills.
  • Jan 15, 2024
  • PMS Engineer
Position: PMS Engineer
Department: Technical
Company: Starbulk SA
Reports to: Technical Director
Responsibilities:
  1. Checks overdue works for all vessels so as to avoid system failures due to the lack of maintenance. Also, creates vessels structure in the ERP (i.e., workflow tree, corresponding manufacturers, models, serial number, works & forms) in order to apply Company’s official PMS.
  2. Prepares Vessels’ PMS for external or internal audits by checking the reported works and the respective forms in order to avoid any deficiencies and maintain vessels’ high performance.
  3. Creates and maintains various reports on a regular or ad hoc basis regarding critical components for statistical and reporting purposes such as OPEX, budget analysis etc. and for the monitoring of PMS performance and the archiving of technical information.
  4. Provides training and technical advice to the shipboard personnel.
  5. Supports the technical department by utilizing data collection services, gathering data for all fleet and assisting in the decision making and budget control processes.
  6. Provides guidance in terms of precise spare parts implementation in Navision (PMS Tool) and contributes to the smooth operation of the supply cycle.
  7. Enters data in Navision to allow better maintenance & budget control.
  8. Provides any other related assistance to the Technical Director if/when requested.
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. Degree in Engineering and/or Naval Architecture.
  2. Minimum 2 years of experience in the Technical department of a shipping company.
  3. Master’s degree in Engineering, Shipping, Maritime Economics or Naval Architecture will be considered an asset;
  4. Capability of data management and database maintenance.
  5. Experience on Navision system desirable.
  6. Fluency in English.
  7. Computer literate.
  8. Excellent Communication skills.
  9. Team player.
  • Jan 15, 2024
  • Post Fixtures & Claims Officer
Position: Post Fixtures & Claims Officer
Department: Operations
Company: Starbulk SA
Reports to: Post Fixtures Manager
Responsibilities:
  1. Handles the assigned fleet’s C/P claims (off-hire / demurrage / other disputes) presented by / or to Charterers, supporting and guiding the rest of the Post Fixtures Officers, as required.
  2. Controls hire and freight collection.
  3. Handles / follows up on undisputed balances, invoices against charterers’ hire statements and funds received from charterers and their balances.
  4. Monitors vessels’ voyage and daily operations to follow up on fixtures and potential claims.
  5. Prepares weekly and other relevant reports, as requested by the Post Fixtures Manager or the top management team.
  6. Checks and submits for approval the brokerage commission invoices and forwards same to the Accounting department for settlement.
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. Bachelor degree in shipping, law, chartering or any relevant field.
  2. Minimum 4 years of experience in post-fixing and claims handling at a ship-owning company, preferably with bulkers.
  3. Excellent knowledge and understanding of Charter Party clauses and claims handling.
  4. Excellent negotiation skills.
  5. Attention to detail.
  6. Fluency in English.
  7. MS Office Literacy.
  • Jan 15, 2024
  • Software Engineer
Position: Software Engineer
Department: Vessels Performance Monitoring (VPM)
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: VPM Manager
Responsibilities:
  1. Complies with project plans and industry standards and ensures software is updated with latest features.
  2. Participates in requirements analysis.
  3. Collaborates with internal teams to produce software design and architecture.
  4. Writes clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages.
  5. Tests and deploys applications and systems.
  6. Revises, updates, refactors and debugs code.
  7. Improves existing software.
  8. Develops documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).
  9. Serves as an expert on applications and provides technical support.
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or any relevant field.
  2. Up to 4 years of proven working experience as a .NET Developer.
  3. Strong knowledge of at least one of the .NET languages (e.g. C#, Visual Basic .NET).
  4. Experience with the ASP.NET MVC, Windows Forms, .Net Core.
  5. Experience with at least one of the ORMs such as Entity Framework, DAPPER.
  6. Good knowledge of SQL Server (T-SQL), stored procedures.
  7. Familiar with design patterns such as MVC, Mediator, DDD.
  8. Familiar with architectures such as micro-services, SOA.
  9. Familiar with RESTful APIs and or GraphQL should be an asset.
  10. Knowledge of HTML/CSS, JQuery and or React.Js will be considered as a strong asset.
  11. Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
  12. Attention to detail.
  13. Fluency in English.
  • Jan 15, 2024
  • Technical Superintendent
Position: Technical Superintendent
Department: Technical
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: Fleet Manager
Responsibilities:
  1. Organizes and implements courses of action for matters of technical nature arising onboard vessels.
  2. Instructs, coordinates and monitors works / repairs.
  3. Follows up on the maintenance status, condition and operation of assigned vessels and co-operates with the crew, in order to ensure that assigned vessels are operating in a safe and efficient manner.
  4. Attends vessels and periodically sails on-board to ensure the technical condition of the equipment.
  5. Monitors and verifies vessel’s performance, supervises repairs, reports findings, follows-up closure of defects etc.
  6. Provides training and technical advice to shipboard personnel, as necessary.
  7. Implements effectively preventive maintenance of ship’s hull, main machinery, deck machinery, etc.
  8. Monitors Class and Flag State requirements and plans required surveys accordingly.
  9. Deals with any damage repairs or modifications, preserving the vessels commercial competence.
  10. Monitors all technical problems, major defects and follows-up, until corrective action is verified.
  11. Controls and monitors the lub-oil and bunker quality and consumption.
  12. Prepares repairs / conversions, dry-docking, special surveys, damage and voyage repairs, and specifications and supervises the execution of all such works.
  13. Attends delivery of new acquisitions.
Qualifications / Experience:

1. Degree in Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture and minimum 6 years of office experience or Chief Engineer’s license, minimum 3 years of sea service as Chief Engineer and 1 year of office experience as Superintendent Engineer.
2. Fluency in English.
3. Computer literate.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Travel mobility.

  • Jan 15, 2024
  • Vetting Superintendent
Position: Vetting Superintendent
Department: Marine Safety & Quality
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: SQ Manager
Responsibilities:

1. Attends vetting inspections, as required (Rightship, charterers’, P&I).
2. Monitors pre-vetting preparations and prepares the vessel for vetting inspections, as per the Company’s standards, SMS requirements and all international and flag state legislation (also based on Dry-BMS standards).
3. Carry out investigation analysis, following the completion of on board inspections.
4. Assist the vessels during the inspections, as necessary.

Qualifications / Experience:

1. Captain Class A diploma or Chief Engineer’s license or BSc in Naval Architecture / Mechanical Engineering.
2. Minimum 2 years of experience at a similar position of a shipping company.
3. Experience in handling vetting and third party inspections.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Fluency in English.
6. Computer literate.

  • Jan 15, 2024
  • Voyage Results Analyst
Position: Voyage Results Analyst
Department: Operations
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: Voyage Results Manager
Responsibilities:
  1. Reviews the P&L report for each fixture voyage, checks the accuracy of the data entries and prepares the Summary Note.
  2. Coordinates with Post Fixtures / Freight Collection Officers to improve the management system.
  3. Coordinates with Operators regarding voyage related information.
  4. Prepares the monthly results for the assigned fleet and all relevant reports requested for the Pool.
  5. Coordinates the assigned fleet results’ review process, performed by the Internal Audit team and the company’s external auditors.
  6. Prepares regular and ad hoc reports requested by the Management.
  7. Supports and trains the Post Fixture Officers and Operators on the Management Platform.
  8. Gathers and records all remarks on voyage result estimation versus actual from all relevant departments.
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. Bachelor degree in Shipping, Economics, or Chartering.
  2. Minimum 4 years of experience in the Operations or Post Fixtures department of a shipping company.
  3. Awareness of Charter Party clauses and claims handling.
  4. Fluency in English.
  5. MS Office Literacy.
  6. Team player.
  7. Attention to detail and excellent negotiation skills.
  8. Constant knowledge of new practices, requirements, regulations, case law and arbitration awards.

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