Port Operations Coordinator

Port Operations Coordinator

Location:

US-CT-Groton
Seat

Location:

EB Groton Shipyard
Trade:
Planning

Shift: 1st
Security

Clearance Required:

Secret
Number of Openings: 1

Work in a small team of Docking Engineers, Docking Supervisors, and hourly technicians at the center of port operations. Will be responsible for providing support for the shipyard's waterfront operations.

• Transportation Planning:
  Primary task will consist of coordinating the movement and positioning of all the EB waterfront floating assets and equipment.
• Port Operations & Logistics:
  Communicating with various tug, barge, and piloting companies with arrivals and departures details.
• Work with Docking Engineers, EB planners, and purchasing agents to ensure commercial barge, Sea Shuttle, Holland, and boat movements do not conflict with supporting activities (tugs/pilot) and waterfront real‑estate.
• Security fence openings and closings to support arrival and departure of floating assets.
• Ensuring arrival/departure checklists are completed in time to support evolutions at the multiple locations along the waterfront.
• Paying invoices for vendor support.
• Candidate must have:
  • Professional and clear communication skills.
  • A proven track record in the areas of safety, quality, cost, schedule, process improvement, and communications.
  • The ability to interact with all levels of management, the customer, and Human Resources and be able to ensure EEO and OSHA compliance.
• Candidate must be:
  • Organized and have a clear way to track work requested, work completed, and invoicing.
  • Able to promote a positive team environment and be highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills.

Required:

• High School School diploma or GED
• 2-9 years of experience working in the marine industry

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, or Business
• Experience working in port operations or maritime logistics
• Strong understanding of maritime regulations and safety standards
• Excel;
  Microsoft Office
• ORACLE access and proficiency

• Interpersonal skills to work in a fast-paced environment with all levels of the work force
• Understanding of weather, particularly evaluating marine forecast for vessel transportation
• General marine industry knowledge; marine terminology
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and barge classification

Cold, Dry, Hot, Inside, Outside, Wet