Vessel Coordinator II

Primary Purpose:

The Vessel Specialist II shall provide support to Cameron LNG (CLNG) staff contractors, suppliers and other personnel involved in the safe operation of the marine facilities at CLNG’s export terminal. The Vessel Specialist will apply his/her LNG cargo operations expertise to provide advice to all aspects of CLNG’s marine operations including marine assurance, ship-to-shore interface issues, incident management and emergency response. 

The Vessel Specialist II will maintain the necessary procedures and management tools for responsible operation, tracking, accounting, and due diligence for CLNG Marine Operations. The Vessel Specialist II may represent CLNG interests in maritime issues with federal and state regulatory authorities, local port and terminal operators’ authorities. 

The Vessel Specialist II is expected to add value to CLNG’s customer’s fleet operations by providing support, advice, and direction regarding CLNG marine terminal requirements. 

This position is located in Hackberry, LA. Employees’ primary residence must be located within a one-hour drive from the Hackberry plant site. Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) is required.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Support marine operations staff to ensure that marine personnel have and maintain the skills, tools and protocols in place to ensure safe, reliable, cost effective and environmentally responsible cargo transfer operations; 
• Maintain the Marine Terminal Manual, coordinating any changes with the Marine Operations Manager, as well as associated communication and alignment with CLNG Customers; 
• Manage and maintain the LNG vessel assurance and vetting program for vessels calling at CLNG; 
• Provide technical and guidance regarding marine assurance, ship-to-shore interface and compatibility issues, incident management and emergency response to LNG Terminal Marine Operations personnel; 
• Manage tug services agreements, including reviewing billing and maintaining performance KPIs. Support annual auditing of the Tug Service Provider is performed jointly with the Marine Operations Manager; 
• Facilitate and present marine operations updates with the Marine Technical Committee, coordinate presentation material with the Marine Operations Manager;
• Ensure policy consistency and develop performance measurement and business improvement programs particularly in respect of: 
  • Marine operations risk management; 
  • Ship / Shore operations protocols; 
  • Marine terminal vetting and audits; 
  • Vessel incident management – Including pre-planning, drills, prevention, incident response and management; 
  • Measure and manage continuous improvement in levels of vessel performance; 
• Deliver effective, fit for purpose marine advice, support and problem solving based on best practices, reasonable care standards, and due diligence models;
• Manage the communication with customers regarding protests arising from instances when vessels have impacted the Terminal or its principal’s interests (e.g. violation of the CLNG Marine Terminal Manual, and not in compliance with offtake agreements). Follow up with the vessel’s technical managers to close out related issues. 
• Work with marine terminal staff to ensure proper training and procedures;  
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with marine operations service providers and regulators
  • Work closely with external entities to ensure that the Calcasieu Channel is adequately maintained to support CLNG commerce.
  • Support HSSE efforts in the accurate mapping of HSSE critical activities for marine interface operations, (i.e. Ship Shore Interface, OCIMF Marine Terminal Management Self-Assessment);
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, Nautical Science or Engineering from a maritime academy or accredited university preferred. 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in marine operations and support;
• Merchant Marine Officer experience or USCG vessel inspection experience or technical background of a proven similar role.  Experience at a US Gulf of Mexico LNG terminal preferred; 
• Thorough knowledge of marine operations and ship/shore interface; 
• Experience with developing manuals and procedures; 
• Experience with Pilot Associations.  Experience with Lake Charles Pilot Association preferred; 
• Experience and/or relevant exposure with tug service operators; 
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with regional U.S. Coast Guard personnel.

Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities: 

• Ability to use Microsoft office programs such as Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint
• Ability to use Optimoor to verify and or conduct mooring studies
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications 
• Effectively handles multiple priorities

• Demonstrates high ethical standards for honesty, truthfulness and integrity. 

• Effective in conflict resolution and effective negotiation skills.
• Proficient project management and organization skills 

• Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).
• Self-starter with ability to work strategically with minimal direction.
• Driven to meet and exceed performance parameters.
• Strong attention to details.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Able to remain calm and effective in emergencies. Understands and deals comfortably with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to interface with a culturally diverse range of personnel with varying disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with terminal facility employees, vendors, and suppliers.
• Possesses the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with 1) management, 2) peers and 3) the various facility level workers whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, run, sit, kneel, twist, bend, pull, push, carry, lift, reach overhead and drive. Most activities involve movement of either the upper and lower body extremities or both and the joints associated with these areas of the body.
• Must be able to sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift equipment needed to perform work up to 25 pounds at a time
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces and climb ladders and up to five flights of stairs to board LNG vessels
• Must be able to wear safety equipment needed to perform job.
• Must be willing to be on call, work outside normal business hours as required and handle emergency response responsibilities.
• Must be willing to travel (overnight included) for trainings and meetings as required.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

DOT Requirements:

The U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) and the company have adopted regulations governing the control of drug use by persons in certain job classifications. This position is subject to the Federal Pipelines Regulation; and is stipulated in the 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 40 that requires drug and alcohol testing and must meet the testing standards.