MARITIME LEAD - JR. DECK OFFICER - BALTIMORE, MD

Maritime Lead
Reports to: VP Operations
Position Description: Primarily responsible for overseeing vessel and cargo operations to include financial oversight of charged time, materials, productivity, as well as tracking inventory of non-ferrous metals and other materials at various points of transfer and act as a gatekeeper for related crews, subcontractors and security of resources.
Responsibilities Include:
Terminal

  • Inspecting materials upon arrival at port and inform warehouse of any discrepancies and condition of material
  • Conducting ongoing inventory confirmation for loading and discharge of vessels/barges
  • Monitoring stevedoring storage procedures to ensure materials are organized and provide easy access for efficient counting, spot checking, shipping and receiving.
  • Performing other warehouse or maritime duties/projects as needed or assigned

Vessel and Barge

  • Full management of port operations, including acting as liaison to stevedoring subcontractors.
  • Managing movement of product between ship/dock to point of rest (marshalling yard or other outside stevedoring yards).
  • Ensuring that charged time is properly documented by comparing terminal invoices to daily documentation and providing reports.
  • Examining stow condition, reporting as appropriate and call for independent surveyors to document cargo condition if deemed necessary for the protection of the company and its clients.
  • Identifying gaps in productivity and providing immediate feedback to operating personnel to minimize OT and standby.
  • Facilitating the need and number of gangs, considering weather conditions and other circumstances that may affect the job.
  • Ensuring enough equipment in the Hold and on the Pier/Barge and utilizing appropriate gear and equipment for maximum safety and minimal damage to cargo.
  • Assuming all financial responsibility of costs associated with movement of product between cargo ships/dock to outside stevedoring marshalling yards.
  • Maintain relationships and communications with company nominated terminals and evaluate their performance and provide recommendations on an ongoing basis.

Education, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalency (Bachelor’s degree in Marine Operations, Transportation, Logistics or related field preferred)
  • Minimum of five (5) years of Maritime experience, including project management,
  • Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbally) and convey information to others
  • Willingness to travel for weeks at a time
  • Proven dependability, with a strong work ethic and high level of productivity
  • Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills
  • Must possess critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Experience operating heavy lifting equipment (cranes, forklifts, etc.)
  • High level of assertiveness is required, with the ability to manage strong personalities
  • Ability to perform the following: standing for long periods, climbing stairs/ladders, moving between and climbing on, over and around materials
  • Ability to work in changing weather conditions
  • Ability to work around large, heavy, moving materials and equipment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC credential
  • Ability to efficiently follow and train on related safety procedures

To apply contact Craig Johnson r call 954-577-5100.