Loading Master

Woodfibre Management Ltd; Squamish; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Loading Master, where you will play a vital role in the LNG export operations. This position involves overseeing the safe mooring and loading of LNG carriers at a state-of-the-art facility. You'll collaborate closely with marine operations and contribute to the development of procedures that ensure compliance with safety regulations. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for marine logistics and a commitment to safety, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the LNG industry. Embrace the challenge and help shape the future of energy production in Canada.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Loading Master in LNG terminals required.
• Experience with floating LNG facilities preferred.
• Must communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mooring and loading of LNG carriers safely.
• Develop marine operating procedures and emergency plans.
• Ensure compliance with terminal operating procedures.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Unlimited Master Mariner certificate

Chief/Cargo Officer certificates

Dangerous cargo endorsements

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Navisworks

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Project

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which will have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position

The Loading Master is an integral part of Woodfibre LNG’s dynamic team and will be responsible for all activities related to mooring and loading of LNG carriers berthing to Woodfibre’s floating storage and marine terminals facility. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Marine Operations and will join early in the project execution phase to support the operations readiness effort for an efficient transition to the operations phase and support the company’s objective of becoming a safe, reliable, and efficient LNG producer in BC, Canada.

Responsibilities

During the Project Execution phase, the successful applicant will:

• Provide oversight and technical support to sign long-term tug services agreements as well as other terminal services such as piloting.
• Ensure implementation of the company’s TERMPOL project recommendations prior to the start of operations, including the completion of Full Mission Bridge Simulations (FMBS) to the satisfaction of the regulating authority.
• Marine budget control and foresight contributing to the Plant Operations budget.
• Develop the company’s marine operating procedures as well as the government-approved terminal operations manual and marine emergency response plan, in alignment with local regulators and authorities.
• Provide general technical support to the development of other marine logistic services necessary for the plant’s operations.
• Assist in the commissioning and start-up of the Terminal’s Marine facilities cooldown and first cargo.

During the Operational phase, the successful applicant will:

• Act as the Terminal Representative ensuring that LNG Carrier’s mooring and cargo operations are conducted safely and in accordance with the terminal operating procedures and in line with best industry practices.
• The Loading Master provides the key interface between the vessel and the Terminal, coordinating activities and ensuring that a high level of communication is maintained to manage any issues that may arise effectively.
• Be responsible for pre-arrival correspondences with concerned parties, supervise berthing, mooring, and un-berthing of LNG tankers, conduct pre-load meetings with vessel's senior officers, carry out pre-load safety inspections, and maintain marine operational oversight of the cargo transfer operation. The Loading Master will be in attendance for all critical activities to ensure the safe and timely completion of loading operations, conduct periodic safety inspections, and issue cargo documentation.
• Revise the LNG Tankers' compatibility studies and support marine assurance vessel pre-approval activities.
• Provide technical support to the marine logistics team, inspect contracted service boats such as barges and other supply vessels, as needed.
• Fulfill necessary duties as part of the Emergency Response command team as defined by the company.

Requirements and Experience

• Experience as a Master Mariner or Cargo Officer for LNG carriers or other liquefied gas ships.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Loading Master in LNG terminals.
• Experience in floating LNG facilities preferred (FSU, FSRU, FLNG).
• Experience in marine assurance activities such as vessel compatibility assessments and other pre-approval activities.
• General experience in various marine activities related to the operations of an LNG terminal, including contracting marine services, agency, pilotage, and marine logistics.
• Right to work in Canada preferred.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.

Education

• Unlimited Master Mariner certificate or unlimited Chief/Cargo Officer certificates.
• Dangerous cargo endorsements - Liquefied gas Tankers & Crude Oil Tankers.

Skills

• Highly motivated, team-oriented, and strong analytical skills. Ability to identify problems and successfully implement solutions.
• Comfortable with a broad interface management role, collaborating with multiple disciplines when required.
• Ability to solve technical problems as they arise and make decisions on how a problem’s solution will impact the immediate problem and the system.
• Must be flexible with work hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends, as required, to support the ship’s schedule.
• Willing to comply with WLNG’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Good organizational, computer, and communication skills working in a team environment.
• Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Navisworks, Adobe Acrobat).

Salary range: CAD 130,000 - 160,000/yr