Outside Superintendent - Vessels

Louis Dreyfus Company•Port Allen, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Louis Dreyfus Company is seeking an experienced Outside Superintendent – Vessels to lead hands-on vessel loading operations in Port Allen. The role is responsible for coordinating safe and efficient vessel loading from start to finish, leading stevedoring crews, collaborating with vessel officers and terminal teams, and making real-time operational decisions to meet schedules, tonnage targets, vessel stability and draft requirements, quality standards, and safety requirements. The superintendent may also step in to operate loading equipment when needed. The position leads vessel-loading crews, coordinates loading plans and sequences, monitors load distribution, trim, and draft, and adjusts operations for vessel conditions, weather, or other constraints. It also oversees crew assignments, briefings, safety practices, inspections, incident documentation, grain-grade segregation, and prevention of cargo cross-contamination. When required, the role performs vessel loading tasks using ship-loading systems and related equipment.

Requirements

Previous over-the-water work experience in stevedoring.
At least 4–5 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise vessel-loading crews throughout all phases of operations.
Execute loading plans in alignment with stowage requirements, trim strategies, and tonnage targets.
Direct the loading sequence of vessel holds to maintain vessel stability and draft compliance.
Make real-time operational decisions to maximize loading efficiency and minimize downtime.
Assign tasks to stevedore personnel and monitor their performance.
Enforce company policies, safety rules, and standard operating procedures.
Conduct pre-shift briefings, safety talks, and job hazard analyses.
Serve as the primary liaison among terminal operations, maintenance, inspectors, and vessel crew.
Communicate with ship officers about loading progress, trim, and draft limitations.
Monitor load distribution, trim, and draft during loading.
Ensure hold-cleanup inspection status is appropriate before loading.
Adjust operations based on vessel conditions, weather, and operational constraints.
Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and marine safety practices.
Ensure the proper use of PPE and compliance with fall protection, confined-space, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Correct unsafe acts or conditions and investigate and document incidents, near misses, and safety violations.
Ensure correct grain grades and segregation according to customer and FGIS requirements, and prevent cross-contamination.
When needed, operate ship-loading systems, including spouts, conveyors, trippers, and dust-control equipment.
Monitor grain flow rates and adjust equipment to maintain loading efficiency.
Communicate with vessel crew, inspectors, and terminal personnel during loading.
Ensure grain is distributed accurately within vessel holds to meet stability and draft requirements.