At Ports America, the Vessel / Marine Superintendent is responsible for ensuring vessel gang labor performs efficiently, safely, and timely. Of paramount importance in the role of the Marine Superintendent is a core skill set consisting of initiative, ability to work in team environment, and a pro-active self-starter mentality allowing the candidate to anticipate potential issues before they happen.

Essential Duties:

• Supervise advance-planning activities prior to the ship coming into port.
• Check berth conditions for docking, work areas for safe operation of stevedores and checkers, and that all labor has been assembled for adequate and efficient operations.
• Maintain good working relationships with labor and union officials and that labor policies and contracts are adhered to.
• Ensure that each gang is organized, that each person knows what to do and when to do it, so that productivity levels are high.
• Responsible for balancing workload between labor gangs ensuring vessels sail at the earliest time possible.
• Ensure that the load and discharge is performed accurately and timely.
• Coordinate these activities through the ILA foremen on the assigned shift.
• Instruct labor in safe working practices.
• Instruct labor in proper, standard operating procedures.
• Hold regular meetings with labor, giving them current company information, emphasizing good safety practices for the terminal.
• Counsel labor, up to and including discipline & termination recommendations.
• Follow company management policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreement, and local practices in the application of supervising subordinates.
• Identify and solve problems and issues daily, usually of a routine or moderately complex nature.
• Report problems and issues to the appropriate Manager, as needed, especially issues of complexity or great impact on the operation.
• Acts as a focal point for any stevedoring issues that may arise with an assigned vessel.
• Accurate and timely completion of all necessary and required documentation associated with the operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in maritime, terminal operations, site safety, or related discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory, leadership, or similar capacity
• Obtain a TWIC Card issued by the Department of Homeland Security
• Valid US Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Sense of Urgency & Self-Starter Mentality
• Good leadership skill.
• High level of planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional time management, due to fast-moving, demanding work environment.
• Must be computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations and related industry governmental regulations.
• Available to work varied hours which includes a rotational shift, days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and occasional sitting
• Climb up and down a stairs and equipment
• Work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions
• Work in an environment with moving objects and machinery; the environment may be hazardous to persons unable to see or hear fast moving heavy equipment

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)