Port Operations Coordinator

Work in a small team of Docking Engineers, Docking Supervisors, and hourly technicians at the center of port operations. Will be responsible for providing support for the shipyard's waterfront operations

• Transportation Planning: Primary task will consist of coordinating the movement and positioning of all the EB waterfront floating assets and equipment.
• Port Operations & Logistics: Communicating with various tug, barge, and piloting companies with arrivals and departures details.
• Work with Docking Engineers, EB planners, and purchasing agents to ensure commercial barge, Sea Shuttle, Holland, and boat movements do not conflict with supporting activities (tugs/pilot) and waterfront real-estate.
• Security fence openings and closings to support arrival and departure of floating assets.
• Ensuring arrival/departure checklists are completed in time to support evolutions at the multiple locations along the waterfront.
• Paying invoices for vendor support.
• Candidate must have:
• Professional and clear communication skills.
• A proven track record in the areas of safety, quality, cost, schedule, process improvement, and communications.
• The ability to interact with all levels of management, the customer, and Human Resources and be able to ensure EEO and OSHA compliance.
• Candidate must be:
• Organized and have a clear way to track work requested, work completed, and invoicing.
• Able to promote a positive team environment and be highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills.

Required:

• High School School diploma or GED
• 2-9 years of experience working in the marine industry

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, or Business 
• Experience working in port operations or maritime logistics
• Strong understanding of maritime regulations and safety standards
• Excel; Microsoft Office
• ORACLE access and proficiency

• Interpersonal skills to work in a fast-paced environment with all levels of the work force
• Understanding of weather, particularly evaluating marine forecast for vessel transportation
• General marine industry knowledge; marine terminology
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and barge classification