Vessel Operator

Description

• Ensure docking, undocking, and mooring process is completed safely
• Communicate in a professional, courteous manner with our supplier
• Operate mobile equipment such as Bobcat and Lull to move dust collection bags
• Collect samples and test finished goods delivered by truck and/or rail
• Analyze equipment performance and make necessary adjustments and equipment changes to produce desired throughput and quality results
• Keep area generally neat and orderly
• Operate shuttle wagon as directed (Port of Wilmington)
• Barge loading and system setup for limestone (Port of Chesapeake)
• Control room operations to ensure vessel is loading correctly (load rate, gate control, fine mitigation)
• Enter maintenance work requests as applicable
• Keep scale and ramps clean and free of debris
• Keep area clean of accumulated dust
• Receive pellets into the port, record data to ensure accurate billing
• Follow all workplace and job safety procedures
• Operate heavy equipment on vessel – loaders, crane and ship loader operation
• Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution
• Maintain QA/QC records and follow Quality Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure safety of scale area and that loads meet safety criteria
• Communicate operational information as required
• Complete man overboard training, shifting vessels requirements

Requirements

• Team player demonstrated with past work experience or activities
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
• Line handling both in docking and undocking (pull, cleat, order of lines thrown)
• Complete safety certification as required for the position
• Proficient in mathematics and measurement
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• High school diploma or able to complete GED requirements with six months of hire
• Ability to work multiple shift schedules to support 24x7 operations
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
• Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance