Senior Port Operator: Vessel & Port Lead

Odfjell; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Odfjell in Houston, TX is seeking a Port Operator / Senior Port Operator to manage port operations across assigned vessels, ensuring safe, fast, and cost-efficient port calls. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating with ship operators, and maintaining relationships with port authorities and customers.

The role requires maritime/n nautical background, a Bachelor's in shipping/logistics or equivalent experience, and strong English skills; travel is expected and mentorship of junior staff

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in shipping/logistics or relevant operational experience.
• Master the English language (written and spoken).
• Positive attitude and solution oriented.
• Positive adaptation to changes.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with flexible working style.
• Ability to make pragmatic priorities and intuitive decisions.
• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment.
• Be able to operate safely and cost efficiently a minimum of 4 ships.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and manage port operations for vessels in the area of responsibility.
• Coordinate with Ship Operator and related groups for optimal operations.
• Inform Ship Operator of vessel movements and developments.
• Advise port times to Ship Operator through updated port rotation.
• Update ship files and inhouse cargo/vessel statistics.
• Attend vessels frequently to stay updated with status onboard and communication of planning.
• Appoint transshipment vessels and surveyors with approval.
• Issue and complete documents for transshipment operations.
• Attend to other matters as assigned by superior.
• Engage in QHSE matters per company policies and ensure proper handover before relocation.

Conocimientos

English mastery

Team mentoring

Adaptability & change

High-pressure environment

Prioritization & decision making

Multicultural environment

Ship operations experience (min 4ships

Willingness to travel

Educación

Bachelor degree in shipping/logistics or equivalent operational experience

Descripción del empleo

Odfjell in Houston, TX is seeking a Port Operator / Senior Port Operator to manage port operations across assigned vessels, ensuring safe, fast, and cost-efficient port calls. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating with ship operators, and maintaining relationships with port authorities and customers.

The role requires maritime/n nautical background, a Bachelor's in shipping/logistics or equivalent experience, and strong English skills; travel is expected and mentorship of junior staff