Ship Agent

Odfjell USA Houston Inc•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ship Agent is expected to cooperate, professionally support colleagues, and contribute within their unit and the organization. The Ship Agent shall act as a role model and actively share knowledge through mentoring, cooperation, training, and support. The Ship Agent shall adhere to and promote safety awareness and safe practices as a quality element of the department’s processes. The Ship Agent shall follow relevant laws, company values, and policies and comply with company governing documents. Deviation from standard rules and regulations, both external and internal, shall be discussed with and approved by the manager up front.

Requirements

Relevant experience or equivalent studies/practice
Master the English language (written and spoken)
Positive attitude and solution oriented
Positive adapt to changes
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
Willingness and ability to work in a multicultural environment
Accept traveling

Responsibilities

Facilitate efficient movement of vessels in Houston/Texas City/Freeport.
Pre-plan for husbandry items, services, repairs, and crew change to ensure efficient and cost-effective service to all vessels.
Maintain professional relationship with governmental authorities, port personnel, pilots, towage companies, line handlers, vetting/sire inspectors, customers, and other key vendors necessary for efficient handling of vessel operations while in the designated area.
Prepare and submit proper documentation for U.S. Customs and other Authorities pre and post vessel call.
Interface between owners/vessels and external Authorities.
Proper knowledge regarding NOR processes to berths (verbal and written).
Retrieve and process cargo paperwork per Odfjell Requirements and Guidelines Manual.
Ensure gate lists are accurate with current vendor information.
Close coordination with Port Operator on all vessel activities.
Work hours including weekends, and holidays (via cell phone and email).
Must pass company physical and be suited for vessel boarding/carriage of packages.
Must either possess Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card) or be able to obtain one.
Attend to QHSE matters in compliance with company’s Quality Management Systems, use of company’s non-conformance system, assessing risks, in order to strive for continuous improvement.
Ensure that all files and systems are updated and ready for handover before relocation of team members, including leaving the company, such as relevant electronic systems and hard copy files.