Assistant Manager of Marine Operations

Ergon, Inc•East Alton, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

Ergon Marine Industrial Supply (EMIS) in Wood River, IL, is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager of Marine Operations to join their team. This role is responsible for monitoring, supporting, and developing marine operations at the EMIS Wood River, IL facility.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 5 years of successful leadership experience
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good communication, organization and coordination skills
  • Good people skills with the ability to delegate job duties among vessels and crews
  • 24-hour Hazmat and Hazwoper training
  • Must be in possession of or obtain a valid TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Credential)
  • Must be able to obtain a Tankerman License
  • Must be able to obtain a Mariner's license for Crew Boat
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of SAP for inventory, invoicing, and order management
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • A clean MVR is required

Responsibilities

  • Assist management in effective cost reductions of daily operations
  • Support management in establishing and enforcing EMIS and corporate policy
  • Establish and maintain a solid customer base for sales of marine services: fuel, fleeting, groceries, and marine supplies
  • Serve as the First Alternate Qualified Individual (QI) for Emergency and Spill Response and Environmental matters
  • Maintain proper training requirements and awareness of responsibilities to be deemed as EMIS QI
  • Support Operations Manager and Compliance Manager in supervising pilots, tankerman, deckhands, and boat maintenance personnel
  • Support EMIS business development and growth
  • Support managers and supervisors in all EMIS departments
  • Monitor logs from EMIS vessels for repairs needed
  • Assist with recruiting and hiring qualified individuals for EMIS
  • Schedule marine crews, monitor schedule and coordinate any changes
  • Process weekly payroll for all hourly positions
  • Maintain U. S, Coast Guard documentation and inspections for all EMIS vessels and barges
  • Act as the primary requisitioner for supplies for EMIS vessels and barges
  • Responsible for the operation of the crew boats
  • Be on-call as needed for management engagement with staff and customers
  • Coordinate EMIS barge diesel fuel loading with Fuel Sales Team
  • Be on call at all times regarding security, U. S. Coast Guard issues, or emergency situations that may arise at EMIS Memphis and Vicksburg facility
  • Ensure all regulatory, security and safety codes are followed

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) matching & profit sharing
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Tuition assistance
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