Vessel Coordinator - Houston, United States - Norton Lilly International

Norton Lilly International

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Under the direction of the Port Manager, the Vessel Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of all marine operations, agency, and administrative functions associated with individual vessel calls to assigned Port.

Specific Essential Job Duties:

Board vessels in Port on a daily basis
Assist Port Manager with planning and assigning weekly vessel rotation
Assist Port Manager with billing procedures
Assist Port Manager with followup and completion of pro forma requests
Respond to all principal/customer inquiries in line with Corporate Operations Manual Policies or Principal Governing Working Instructions
Prepare/transmit estimates of port costs
Established and maintain marine vessel file insuring documentation is prepared in an accurate and timely fashion
Prepare/execute required governmental and agency documents for appropriate approvals and submission to marine vessel files
Communicate daily with principals/customers, marine vessel's Master, Port Authority, and appropriate government authorities
Procure operation, agency, and administrative services for assigned marine vessels
Exercise high quality vendor service management and cost control
Makes required trips to United States Immigration Control, and U.S. Customs Office to ensure all necessary documentation is ready for arrivals and departures
Perform other related duties assigned
Not all aspects of the job are covered by the descriptions, other duties may be required
Position may change as the industry and technology evolve

Qualifications Required:

High School diploma or equivalency; some college courses in business management helpful
College courses and / or college degree highly preferred
Previous experience in the marine agency field
Minimum of twothree (23) years as a Boarding Agent
In depth knowledge and understanding of Port Agency Work
Possess good organization skills and ability to multitask procedural and project management tasks within short time constraint situations
Previous verifiable experience handling agent duties in servicing vessel arrivals and departures.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR)
Must have and / or be able to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) within 30 days of hire
Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays with travel to and from the marine vessel while in Port
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to provide and maintain automobile insurance according to state laws

Working Conditions:

Job involves frequent and extensive walking, lifting, climbing, stooping, bending, and jumping.

Frequent walking and standing
Frequent climbing (gangway) up to heights of six feet or more
Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions
Frequent and proper lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Incumbent will be required to make numerous trips to the marine vessel during its time in port to handle any issues relevant to the efficient arrival and departure of the vessel.

Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.