Location: USA
Mobile, AL 36605 US (Primary)
Travel: 20 - 30%
Position Summary:
The Senior Vessel Boarding Agent will report to the Eastern Gulf Operations Manager, Marine Operations, and is responsible for marine operations for the Mobile, AL office. Responsibilities also include: business development, overseeing all aspects of the day to day operation, ensuring timely vessel entry and clearance of paperwork, ensuring compliance with all government regulations and requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities for vessels while in port, including boarding and husbanding
vessels. This also includes all necessary arrangements and coordination prior to the vessels arrival to affect a smooth and efficient turnaround.
This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.
The Senior Vessel Boarding Agent will report to the Eastern Gulf Operations Manager, Marine Operations, and is responsible for marine operations for the Mobile, AL office. Responsibilities also include: business development, overseeing all aspects of the day to day operation, ensuring timely vessel entry and clearance of paperwork, ensuring compliance with all government regulations and requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities for vessels while in port, including boarding and husbanding
vessels. This also includes all necessary arrangements and coordination prior to the vessels arrival to affect a smooth and efficient turnaround.
- Responsible for ensuring timely vessel entry and clearance of paperwork.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance to all Government rules and regulations and resolving issues with Customs and other government agencies.
- Responsible for assisting with business development.
- To optimize the port offices' revenue, cost efficiencies and recoveries.
- Work with Principals, terminal operators, stevedores, port authorities, government officials and other parties to ensure safe and efficient practices and methods.
- Maintain communication, in conjunction with Operations Representatives, with Federal and State authorities, local pilots, terminal operators, towboat companies, port authorities, stevedores, etc., in order to ensure a smooth and safe operation during a vessel call.
- Ensure timely billing of all job files.
- Ensure vessels principals, requirements are met.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and guidelines.
- Build relationships with relevant terminals, port authorities and government agencies.
- Ensure that all valid port authority procedures are followed.
- Monitor emails and other written communication and ensure timely replies.
- Keep the Vice President, Marine, Director of Marine Operations, and the Operations Managers, Marine continuously updated on local news or developments.
- 3-5 years’ experience in marine agency and husbandry services.
- Monitor the proper training and development of personnel.
- Direct daily activities of the Vessel Agent(s).
- Must have experience with oil and gas & general cargo vessels.
- Must have a TWIC card.
- Must live in the Mobile, AL area and be willing to work/travel within the Mobile, AL area and work/travel to Gulfport, MS; Pensacola, FL; Tampa Bay, FL, Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA as needed.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to interact with clients and vendors in a professional manner.
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and operate within a deadline oriented environment.
- Ability to operate in a team environment.
- Basic computer knowledge with good typing skills for data entry.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent driving record; position requires 20-30% travel using personal vehicle for company business; mileage reimbursed.
- Be willing to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Overtime paid/excellent benefits.
- Security background check, drug screen and motor vehicle record check performed.
This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.
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