Port Marine Operations Supervisor - Port Arthur, TX

Watco; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forbes-recognized culture

Competitive compensation

Paid on-the-job training

Leadership development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco is seeking a Marine Port Operations Supervisor in Port Arthur, TX. The role supports Watco programs, policies, and standards to ensure safe, efficient, compliant terminal operations and customer-focused service. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including days, nights, and weekends, is required.

The position emphasizes leadership, training, and coordination with multiple teams to meet operational and financial targets while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent, dependable attendance and deliver an elevated level of performance.
• Lead and train team members in Watco Safety and Operating Principles.
• Oversee daily operations, prioritizing safety, environmental compliance, and financial stewardship.
• Represent the company in customer meetings to build and strengthen relationships.
• Coordinate with support services to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Complete and maintain all operational documentation and billing records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Driver's License

TWIC card

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.

Here's What You Can Expect From Watco

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Location: 3901 Coke Dock Rd., Port Arthur, TX

Schedule: Operations run 24/7. This position requires flexibility to work any day of the week, including weekends, and on either day or night shifts as operational needs dictate.

The Marine Port Operations Supervisor is responsible for supporting Watco programs, policies, and operational standards to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant terminal operations. This position focuses on accomplishing their customers' operational needs and reducing injuries and environmental risks while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. The Marine Port Operations Supervisor also works to support operational performance and financial goals at the shop level through leadership, planning, and execution.The Marine Port Operations Supervisor description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description ofeveryduty performed by the incumbent.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent, dependable attendance and continually deliver an elevated level of performance
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks accurately and on schedule
• Communicate with team members and managers verbally and electronically by reading, writing, and utilizing professional communication skills
• Utilize basic mathematical calculations to calculate flow rates, volumes, rates, and weights
• Execute operational procedures through directions, observations, and experience using sound judgment
• Lead by example and train team members Watco Safety and Operating Principles
• Assist the Terminal Manager in overseeing daily operations, prioritizing safety, environmental compliance, and financial stewardship
• Supervise, lead, train, and develop team members to achieve operational excellence
• Serve as backup for operators as needed to ensure uninterrupted service
• Maintain flexibility with various shifts, including days, nights, and weekends
• Ensure customer satisfaction through efficient, safe, and quality service
• Representing the company in customer meetings to build and strengthen relationships
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture among all team members
• Ensure all team members receive proper training and certifications required for their roles
• Coordinate routinely with support services to ensure alignment and compliance
• Complete and maintain all operational documentation and recordkeeping, including billing

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card upon hire

Education

High School or GED equivalent