Vessel Operations & Compliance Coordinator

Biehl & Co. Texas, LLC.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Biehl & Co. Texas, LLC. is seeking a Boarding Agent in Beaumont, TX to manage vessel movements, prepare required paperwork, and coordinate resources for incoming and outgoing ships. You will be trained by the Port Manager and work to support port authorities and owners.

The role requires quick learning, strong communication, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, with on-call readiness 24/7 in emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience with ships, tugs, etc. and accompanying paperwork preferred.
• Prior Agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate movements of vessels including pilots, tugs, lines, and bunkering.
• Generate necessary government forms.
• Use Agency OS to perform duties.
• Communicate daily updates with principals and terminals.
• Calculate Preliminary Disbursement Accounts (PDAs).
• Approve invoices and generate accounting sheets.
• Coordinate owner’s requirements, including waste provisions, stores, spares, ship repair/maintenance, crew needs, supply delivery.
• Prepare and sign Bills of Lading with Principal and Port Manager approval.
• Prepare and sign Statement of Facts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Learn quickly

Communication skills

On-call availability

Agency OS usage

Mathematics / port tariffs

Vessel/cargo knowledge

Local port familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Agency OS

Job description

Biehl & Co. Texas, LLC. is seeking a Boarding Agent in Beaumont, TX to manage vessel movements, prepare required paperwork, and coordinate resources for incoming and outgoing ships. You will be trained by the Port Manager and work to support port authorities and owners.

The role requires quick learning, strong communication, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, with on-call readiness 24/7 in emergencies.