Port Operator

 ​ Title/Position: Port Operator / Senior Port Operator Unit: Odfjell Tankers Superior: Operations Manager Reporting lines: Superior Absence: In case of absence the superior shall appoint substitute personnel Expectations - Port Operator / Senior Port Operator shall be goal oriented towards own unit and the company, act like a role model and actively share knowledge through mentoring, cooperation, training and support. - Port Operator / Senior Port Operator shall adhere to and promote safety awareness and safe practices as a quality element of the department’s processes. - Port Operator / Senior Port Operator 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 manager up front. Responsibilities - Planning and management of port operations for vessels in area of responsibility (Lake Charles, Port Arthur, Port Neches, Beaumont, Galveston, Texas City, Houston, Freeport, Point Comfort, Corpus Christi and Brownsville) - Port Operator has the authority and responsibility to move the vessels in the area of responsibility. Proper and timely notification shall be given to the Ship Operator and other relevant parties.  - Ensure safe, fast and most cost efficient port call for the vessels, including transhipment/barging arrangements - Ensure adequate relationship with port authorities, customers, terminals, surveyors, third party agents and barge-owners and other parties - Support marketing/chartering personnel and customers Tasks - Prepare port rotation plan and send same to Master, Ship Operator, related commercial group(s) - Liaise with customers, terminal, vessel, surveyors, third party agents and barge-owners for optimal operations - Inform Ship Operator of vessel’s movements and operational developments - Advise port times to S