Outside Superintendent - Vessels
About The Position
The Outside Superintendent - Vessels leads and supervises vessel loading operations and crews. The role executes loading plans according to stowage requirements, trim strategies, and tonnage targets, while maintaining vessel stability and draft compliance. It coordinates work among stevedores, terminal operations, maintenance, inspectors, and vessel crew, and communicates with ship officers about loading progress and vessel limitations. The position enforces safety procedures and regulatory compliance, including OSHA requirements, PPE use, fall protection, confined-space procedures, and lockout/tagout. It also oversees grain grading and segregation in accordance with customer and FGIS requirements and prevents cargo cross-contamination. When needed, the superintendent performs vessel-loading work, operating ship-loading equipment and monitoring and adjusting grain flow.
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 line 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.
- 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 for vessel conditions, weather, or operational constraints.
- Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and marine safety practices.
- Ensure the proper use of PPE, fall protection, confined-space procedures, and lockout/tagout.
- Address and 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 within vessel holds to meet stability and draft requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending account plans.
- Employee assistance program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Childbirth and parental leave.
- Fertility and family-building benefits.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Flexible work available for some roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
