Outside Superintendent - Vessels

Louis Dreyfus Company•Port Allen, LA

About The Position

The Outside Superintendent - Vessels leads vessel loading operations, supervising crews and coordinating with terminal teams and vessel personnel. The role executes loading plans according to stowage requirements, trim strategies, and tonnage targets while maintaining vessel stability and draft compliance. It also oversees safety, regulatory compliance, and cargo quality throughout loading.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise vessel loading crews throughout operations.
Execute loading plans in accordance with stowage requirements, trim strategies, and tonnage targets.
Direct the loading sequence of vessel holds to maintain stability and draft compliance.
Make real-time operational 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 (JHAs).
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 cargo distribution, trim, and draft during loading.
Confirm hold cleanup inspection status before loading.
Adjust operations for vessel conditions, weather, and 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 (LOTO).
Address and correct unsafe acts or conditions; investigate and document incidents, near misses, and safety violations.
Ensure correct grain grades and segregation according to customer and FGIS requirements.
Prevent cross-contamination between commodities or cargoes.