Marine Coordinator
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- SeaRiver Maritime, Inc
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- Houston, Texas
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The Marine Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing the safe operations of ExxonMobil affiliate owned and chartered vessels. The Marine Coordinator role has global responsibility for voyage coordination and US responsibility for transportation coordination.
Job Role Responsibilities
The primary job functions of the Transportation Coordinator are as follows:
Ensure all barges (including load and discharge terminal) are properly vetted prior to load
Ensure economic transportation is obtained and advise on inland equipment costs/rates, schedules, and operational matters through daily updates
Identify and nominate suitable equipment for named cargo and ports
Identify and seek opportunities for cost reduction through optimization of equipment fleet
Input data and track equipment in SeaRiver maritime-related systems
Liaise with SeaRiver marine quality assurance team on equipment approvals and facilitate closure of gaps
Serve as the first contact with third parties for all contractual related administration
Protect affiliate interests (speed/heating/cleaning, etc) while covering unexpected operational upset requirements and facilitating general interest equipment deployment across circuit
Manage inland movements of ExxonMobil titled cargoes and some non-titled cargoes
Seek and negotiate spot charters including draft of initial charter order
Work with sites to support and coordinate long-range planning and refinery turnarounds to ensure adequate equipment coverage and signal accuracy
The primary job functions of the Voyage Coordinator are as follows:
Appoint / nominate port agents
Arrange and optimize supply, delivery of bunkers for time chartered vessels
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, industry standards, and government regulations
Formulate and issue appropriate voyage orders and letters of indemnity (as necessary)
Provide timely and accurate reports on vessel movements and performance including anticipated arrival and departure timing, in-port operations, and other vessel/voyage data
Provide timely vessel and voyage related operations information to internal stakeholders, vessel agents, and ship brokers to ensure vessel utilization and safety objectives are achieved
Maintain updated and accurate information in relevant voyage accounting systems to ensure freight and other voyage related charges are processed and paid in a timely manner
Serve as the primary point of contact for all vessel related operations (i.e. ship, broker, agents) and initial incident notification
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a Maritime University
Disciplines in Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering, International Maritime Business, Logistics, Maritime Administration, or Marine Supply Chain Management preferred
Minimum of 3 years of operations or marine experience
Marine Coordinator
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Other Abilities
Ability to read and write effectively
Able to work with a diverse group of individuals
Strong analytical skills
Responsive to out of work calls and priorities
Proficient in the use of computers and Office software (i.e. Microsoft Suite of Programs)
SeaRiver is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.