Yard & Vessel Operations Planner

porthouston; Seabrook (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston seeks a Yard Planner to supervise and optimize yard operations for efficient vessel loading and cargo flow at Bayport Admin. You will build allocations for container terminals, forecast cargo projections, and troubleshoot yard stowage issues, ensuring compliance with US Coast Guard standards.

This role requires collaboration with crane operators, stevedores, and terminal staff, with a rotation between yard planning and vessel operations teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of XPS and N4 operating systems.
• Knowledge of vessel specifications.
• Knowledge of hazardous specifications.
• Knowledge of container yard layout.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to type and run 10-key.
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to adapt and handle stress.
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead yard planning efforts on behalf of operations.
• Communicate with crane operators to expedite the loading of containers in and out of the terminals.
• Work interactively with stevedores to improve yard stowage strategies.
• Coordinate truck movements with staff to maintain efficient traffic flow within the container terminals.
• Segregate hazardous cargo according to US Coast Guard standards and specifications.
• Ensure that the types of correct empty equipment are being loaded out.
• Monitor all exports, imports, and empty allocations for Port Houston container terminals.
• Resolve any pad inventory issues or concerns.
• Assist with all inter-terminal moves in the pads.
• Create new filters for vessel services when needed to meet criteria of specific container specifications.
• Participate in a rotation between the yard planning group and vessel operations teams to include, but not limited to: supervise and coordinate terminal vessel operations; set up vessel operations plans; establish and maintain relationships with stevedoring industry; track stevedore utilization of crane and equipment; prepare bills; inform leadership of vessel activities; communicate with peers on containers entering/leaving the terminal.

Skills

XPS/N4 operating systems

Vessel specifications knowledge

Hazardous cargo knowledge

Container yard layout

Verbal communication

Written communication

10-key data entry

Multitasking

Problem solving

Independent / self-supervision

Stress tolerance

TWIC within 30 days

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Maritime Administration, Business Administration, or related major

Job description

Port Houston seeks a Yard Planner to supervise and optimize yard operations for efficient vessel loading and cargo flow at Bayport Admin. You will build allocations for container terminals, forecast cargo projections, and troubleshoot yard stowage issues, ensuring compliance with US Coast Guard standards.

This role requires collaboration with crane operators, stevedores, and terminal staff, with a rotation between yard planning and vessel operations teams.