What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crewing Coordinator position at Dupre Marine Transportation?
Company Description
Dupre Marine Transportation, a family-owned and operated towboat company based in Houma, Louisiana, is a leader in the marine transportation industry. With a strong commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence, the company ensures professional and reliable towing services. At Dupre Marine, a culture rooted in family values and high performance is key to its success. The company takes pride in its dedication to the well-being of its vessels, barges, shoreside, and team members.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role in Houma, Louisiana, for a Crewing Coordinator. The Crewing Coordinator will be responsible for crew scheduling and logistics, managing certifications and compliance documentation, and ensuring operational staffing needs are met efficiently. The role involves collaborating with internal teams, addressing crew-related concerns, and maintaining effective communication with all team members. Administrative tasks such as updating personnel records, preparing reports, and monitoring compliance with industry standards may also be required.
Responsibilities
- Organizing, facilitating, and managing crew dispatch and travel to ensure vessels are effectively staffed.
- Managing personnel certifications and documentation.
- Keeping abreast of relevant maritime regulations pertaining to vessel personnel licensing.
- Manage and monitor regulations pertaining to vessel personnel training requirements and ensuring compliance with those regulations.
- Conducting new hire orientation for vessel personnel.
- Managing and monitoring key performance indicators that continued improvement in crew retention, travel expense, crew utilization, and other key metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational, scheduling, and logistics management skills.
- Experience in managing personnel certifications, compliance, and documentation preferred.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in administrative tasks such as record-keeping, report preparation, and data management.
- Ability to adapt to changing industry demands and maintain high standards of safety and performance.
- Familiarity with the maritime industry and knowledge of regulations is a plus.
- Proficiency with basic computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in a related field is highly desirable.