Port Operations Coordinator

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

4h

About The Position

Work in a small team of Docking Engineers, Docking Supervisors, and hourly technicians at the center of port operations. Will be responsible for providing support for the shipyard's waterfront operations Transportation Planning: Primary task will consist of coordinating the movement and positioning of all the EB waterfront floating assets and equipment. Port Operations & Logistics: Communicating with various tug, barge, and piloting companies with arrivals and departures details. Work with Docking Engineers, EB planners, and purchasing agents to ensure commercial barge, Sea Shuttle, Holland, and boat movements do not conflict with supporting activities (tugs/pilot) and waterfront real-estate. Security fence openings and closings to support arrival and departure of floating assets. Ensuring arrival/departure checklists are completed in time to support evolutions at the multiple locations along the waterfront. Paying invoices for vendor support. Candidate must have: Professional and clear communication skills. A proven track record in the areas of safety, quality, cost, schedule, process improvement, and communications. The ability to interact with all levels of management, the customer, and Human Resources and be able to ensure EEO and OSHA compliance. Candidate must be: Organized and have a clear way to track work requested, work completed, and invoicing. Able to promote a positive team environment and be highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Professional and clear communication skills
• A proven track record in the areas of safety, quality, cost, schedule, process improvement, and communications
• The ability to interact with all levels of management, the customer, and Human Resources and be able to ensure EEO and OSHA compliance
• Organized and have a clear way to track work requested, work completed, and invoicing
• Able to promote a positive team environment and be highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills
• High School School diploma or GED
• 2-9 years of experience working in the marine industry
• Understanding of weather, particularly evaluating marine forecast for vessel transportation
• General marine industry knowledge; marine terminology
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and barge classification

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, or Business
• Experience working in port operations or maritime logistics
• Strong understanding of maritime regulations and safety standards
• Excel; Microsoft Office
• ORACLE access and proficiency
• Interpersonal skills to work in a fast-paced environment with all levels of the work force

Responsibilities

• coordinating the movement and positioning of all the EB waterfront floating assets and equipment
• Communicating with various tug, barge, and piloting companies with arrivals and departures details
• Work with Docking Engineers, EB planners, and purchasing agents to ensure commercial barge, Sea Shuttle, Holland, and boat movements do not conflict with supporting activities (tugs/pilot) and waterfront real-estate
• Security fence openings and closings to support arrival and departure of floating assets
• Ensuring arrival/departure checklists are completed in time to support evolutions at the multiple locations along the waterfront
• Paying invoices for vendor support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED