Ship Superintendent

Houston, TX, United States

Long-term employment with opportunities for growth

We offer excellent benefits from day one, including:

401(K) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

P aid Time Off ( as referenced in the Benefits Guide )

Paid holiday

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the coordination of all operational aspects dealing with container vessels working at Jacintoport. This would include all communications with ship’s officers and crew, agents, and stevedores. This position will work with voyage planning, preparation of load/discharge plans, stowage, and port operations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GEOGRAPHIC REGION:

Please note applications out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Must have a minimum (4) four years’ experience stowing vessels with containerized and break bulk cargoes

Must have a minimum of (2) two years supervisory experience in related field or equivalent combination of education and field experience.

Must have basic knowledge utilizing two-way hand held radio

Must be able to lead others and participate as team player when needed and as appropriate

Must have Assertive individual with excellent interpersonal skills

Must be able to read and write English at a basic level in a business environment

Must have strong organizational and time management skills

Must have the ability to prioritize

Must be able to communicate in an industrial environment

Must have the ability to work with individually and with limited supervision and strong initiative

Must be able to work multiple operations and work as needed (nights, weekends, holidays)

Ability to think logically, establish and follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions

Ability to work a flexible schedule , extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as needed

Preferred Marine Academy Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Administration, Transportation or directly related discipline

Hazmat certified highly desirable

Familiarization with OSHA regulations desired

Intermediate skills in programs such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Experience in AS-400 system is a plus

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary

Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety guidelines

Supervises operations and the employees assigned to the respective vessel(s)

Communicates with and coordinates required labor with labor supervisor

Regularly updates and reports operation status to Stevedoring Manager

Communicates with ship officers, Stevedoring manager and shore personnel to ensure efficiencies on work flow

Assists in analyzing workload of all areas and assign or reassign personnel as needed.

Keeps Stevedoring Manager abreast of any safety infractions/accidents.

Monitor and notify department Supervisors of any issues affecting production as well as hazards or housekeeping issues

Assists in maintaining work procedures ensuring that employees follow procedures and prioritize the workload according to operations.

Identify and prevent waste regarding equipment and materials/consumables used in daily operations.

Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, equipment, etc.) at all times

Secondary Prepares load and discharge plans for general, break bulk, and container cargos

Acts as liaison between corporate and local offices and operations

Addresses employee disciplinary issues

Resolves conflicts and differences in a positive and effective manner

Perform other related tasks as assigned\

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate (read and write) effectively in a business environment

Ability to follow procedures and instructions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use his/her fingers.

The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear.

The employee is continuously required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage

Wear appropriate PPE as instructed by immediate supervisor

Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules

Refuse any unsafe task or operation

Participate in safety meetings and training

Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direct supervision from the JPI Stevedoring Manager. Exercises direct supervision over the supervisors, clerks, operators, and yard trucks laborers, to include all personal involved in the working of these vessels.

CONDITIONS:

Outdoors exposure to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity during day and night shifts

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts

The employee is continuously exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high

DISCLAIMER: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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