Vessel Operator

Vessel Operator

Requirements

• High school diploma or able to complete GED requirements with six months of hire
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions
• Proficient in mathematics and measurement
• Team player demonstrated with past work experience or activities
• Ability to work multiple shift schedules to support 24×7 operations

Responsibilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.