Outside Superintendent - Vessels

Louis Dreyfus Company•Port Allen, LA

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About The Position

Louis Dreyfus Company is seeking an experienced Outside Superintendent to provide hands-on leadership for vessel loading operations in Port Allen. The role coordinates safe and efficient vessel loading from start to finish, leading stevedoring crews and working with vessel officers and terminal teams. The superintendent makes real-time operational decisions to keep loading on schedule while meeting tonnage, stability, draft, quality, and safety requirements. The role may also require operating loading 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 according to stowage requirements, trim strategies, and tonnage targets.
Direct the loading sequence of vessel holds to maintain vessel stability and draft compliance.
Make real-time decisions to improve 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.
Act 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 throughout loading.
Ensure hold cleanup inspection status is appropriate before loading.
Adjust operations in response to vessel conditions, weather, or operational constraints.
Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and marine safety practices.
Ensure proper use of PPE, fall protection, confined space procedures, and lockout/tagout.
Address unsafe acts or conditions and investigate and document incidents, near misses, and safety violations.
Ensure grain grades and segregation meet 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 within vessel holds to meet stability and draft requirements.