Logistics Coordinator (Heavy Haul)
About The Position
Mercer Technical Services (MTS), a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to serve as an on-site logistics representative supporting the transportation and shipment of large power and utility equipment. This role serves as the primary communication link between manufacturing operations, project management, engineering, transportation providers, and MTS operations. The Logistics Coordinator will support heavy-haul transportation, rail logistics, shipment planning, documentation, and loading activities while ensuring project schedules and shipment information remain aligned across all stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Technology, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered
- 3–5 years of experience supporting project freight, heavy-haul logistics, industrial shipping, manufacturing logistics, or transportation coordination
- Experience with oversize/overweight (OS/OW) transportation, permitting, and route coordination
- Working knowledge of rail freight operations, specialty railcar movements, and industrial cargo transportation
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, shipping dimensions, center-of-gravity diagrams, and load plans
- Experience utilizing transportation management systems (TMS), Excel, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting transformer, utility, substation, power generation, or other large industrial equipment logistics
- Familiarity with heavy-haul securement requirements, rail loading procedures, and industrial cargo transportation
- Prior experience working within a manufacturing, fabrication, or EPC environment
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary logistics point of contact for project managers, engineering teams, transportation providers, and manufacturing personnel
- Coordinate outbound shipments including rail, heavy-haul, and specialty transportation moves
- Maintain and update shipment schedules, load boards, and project tracking systems to ensure alignment across stakeholders
- Attend production and planning meetings to monitor shipment readiness and communicate schedule updates
- Coordinate carrier assignments, railcar scheduling, permits, and transportation resources required for project execution
- Prepare and issue shipping documentation including delivery orders, bills of lading, permits, and shipment records
- Liaise with engineering teams to obtain and review shipping drawings, dimensions, and transportation requirements
- Supervise loading activities and verify shipments are loaded and secured in accordance with approved transportation plans
- Prepare loading reports, shipment documentation, and photographic records for project and customer use
- Support cost tracking, logistics reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives related to transportation operations
Benefits
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
- Short term and long term benefits
- Employee discounts on consumer goods
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
