Stevedore Foreman, LNG Ops (Mozambique) 75/21 Rotation

Cbtalents; Aveiro; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Mozambique LNG project is seeking a Stevedore Foreman to lead port cargo operations in Afungi, ensuring safe, efficient vessel loading and discharge. You will coordinate personnel and equipment, conduct safety talks, and verify compliance with plans and risk assessments.

The role requires Portuguese/English fluency, prior stevedoring supervision experience, and the ability to work the 75-day on / 21-day off rotation, including day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Portuguese and English, spoken and written; able to communicate with multinational teams.
• Previous experience supervising stevedoring or port cargo-handling teams.
• Experience on construction projects or handling project cargo in port or marine environments.
• Practical knowledge of rigging, lifting accessories, signalling and safe cargo handling.
• Ability to interpret cargo lists, loading/discharge plans and instructions.
• Experience delivering toolbox talks and implementing risk assessments and method statements.
• Strong team leadership, coordination and reporting skills.
• Able to identify unsafe conditions, stop unsafe work and elevate concerns.
• Willingness to work on site in Afungi on a 75-day on / 21-day off rotation, with day or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily stevedoring activities and allocate duties/resources per shift plan.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and toolbox talks in Portuguese and English.
• Coordinate vessel and quayside activities with vessel reps, lifting teams, equipment operators and tally personnel.
• Ensure work areas and cargo landing areas are prepared before operations.
• Verify personnel competency and authorization for tasks.
• Ensure cargo handling follows method statements, risk assessments and lifting plans.
• Coordinate riggers and banksmen with lifting supervisor and maintain clear communication.
• Check lifting accessories for suitability and remove defects.
• Monitor cargo identification, tallying and handover; report damages promptly.
• Coordinate cargo transfer to transport and laydown teams; maintain safe traffic flow.
• Monitor weather/conditions and stop work when unsafe.
• Maintain shift records of cargo, personnel, equipment, delays and incidents.
• Provide clear shift handovers and follow-up on corrective actions.

Skills

Bilingual PT/EN

Stevedoring supervision

Port cargo handling

Rigging & lifting

Safety toolbox talks

Team leadership

Loading plans

Risk assessments

Safety awareness

Job description

Mozambique LNG project is seeking a Stevedore Foreman to lead port cargo operations in Afungi, ensuring safe, efficient vessel loading and discharge. You will coordinate personnel and equipment, conduct safety talks, and verify compliance with plans and risk assessments.

The role requires Portuguese/English fluency, prior stevedoring supervision experience, and the ability to work the 75-day on / 21-day off rotation, including day and night shifts.