Marine and Shipping Coordinator

Pacific Energy Canada•Squamish, BC

3d•CA$100,000 - CA$130,000

About The Position

The Marine and Shipping Coordinator is an integral part of Woodfibre LNG’s dynamic team and works closely with terminal operations, maintenance and logistics to ensure the safe, timely and efficient execution of marine activities. Supports the loading master and operations team during transfer of LNG. The successful candidate will report to the Marine Manager and will join in the project execution phase to support the operations readiness effort for an efficient transition to the operations phase and to support the company’s objective of becoming a safe, reliable and efficient LNG producer in BC, Canada.

Requirements

Experience as a Master Mariner or Chief Officer with liquified gas ships preferred, chemical and oil experience will be considered
Experience in floating LNG facilities preferred (FSU, FSRU, FLNG) experience with FPSO will be considered
Experience in the marine assurance activities such as vessel compatibility assessments, vetting and other pre-approval activities
General experience in the various marine activities related to the operations of an LNG or bulk liquid terminal, including marine services, agency, pilotage, marine logistics.
Right to work in Canada
Must be able to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.
Master Mariner Chief Officer certificates
Dangerous cargo endorsements - Liquefied gas Tankers, Chemical or Oil Tankers.
Highly motivated, team-oriented, strong analytic skills. Ability to identify problems and successfully implement solutions.
Be comfortable with a broad interface role, collaborating with multiple disciplines when required.
Ability to solve problems as they arise and understand how a problem’s solution will impact the immediate problem, the system and other stakeholders.
Must be flexible with work hours, overtime, holidays and weekends, as required, to support LNGC schedule.
Willing to comply with WLNG’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
Have good organizational, computer and communication skills working in a team environment.
Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Navisworks, Adobe Acrobat)

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and technical support in respect of marine activities at the terminal.
Provide the HSSE team with marine support as required.
Support the development and implementation TERMPOL recommendations prior to start of operations.
Support the development of the Company’s marine operating and emergency response plans.
Develop the marine traffic management plan for commissioning and operations of the terminal.
Support the operationalizing of the tug boat and passenger boat contract. Manage the establishment and implementation of the materials barging contract.
Assisting in the commissioning and start-up of the Terminal’s Marine facilities cooldown and first cargo.
Coordinate the activities of all vessels calling at the terminal, the terminal is water access only.
Manage the communications with the LNG vessels and marine stakeholders including operations, pilots, tugs and agents.
Assist with compatibility and assurance activities for the LNGC vessels.
Monitor and provide overview of marine operations, third party marine contracts for records, reports and performance monitoring.
Conduct inspections and verification audits of marine subcontractors.
Act as an Alternate Port Facility Security Officer.
Act as the Terminal Representative ensuring that LNGC’s mooring, and cargo operations are conducted safely and in accordance with the terminal operating procedures and in line with best industry practices.
Support the Berthing, Mooring and Un-berthing of LNG Tankers and the coordination of activities related to the LNGC such as cargo surveyors, crew changes, agents.
Support maintenance, operations and logistic with respect to marine transportation.
Fulfill necessary duties as part of the Emergency Response team as defined by the company.
Manage the ongoing logistics related to materials barges and passenger vessels.