About this role
<p>Vessel Operations Officer will assist in all Operations activities for St Maarten.</p><h2><strong>Responsibilities and Duties</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Collate daily position sheets received from Head Office for all vessels calling the Port of Philipsburg. Communicate same to the Terminals and ensure that the accurate information flows.</li> <li>Update the schedule with all vessels calling the Port of Philipsburg with ETA & ETD.</li> <li>Provide a global picture for at least a 5-day outlook and share it with the other departments and parties involved.</li> <li>All emails to be dealt with / responded within a timely manner.</li> <li>Provide Loading list for Full and Empty containers to the Planners, the Terminals and Cargo Flow for all vessels / services calling the Port of Philipsburg.</li> <li>Assist Cluster Operations Manager to ensure that the Plan – Arrival - Progress & Sailing reports are properly prepared and sent to the principals and next Ports using the PRS (Port Reporting System) within the timeframe stablished for this report KPI’s.</li> <li>Assist Cluster Operations Manager to ensure that the gangs are optimized in accordance with the stowage plan provided by the Vessel Planner. Also, recommend ways for improvement.</li> <li>Improve productivity and ensure the reduction of the idle time of our vessels on arrival and departure.</li> <li>Supervise the coordination with Port Authorities and Terminal for the requested work on our vessels (prior to their arrival).</li> <li>Oversee with the Port Agent and Terminals the ordering of gangs / cranes and communication call sequence using PRS (Port Reporting System).</li> <li>Ensure that cross check is completed on Discharge / Load lists and send them to the Documentation department, Logistics, Sales, and SSC.</li> <li>Prepare post reconciliation standardized reports for all vessel departing from Hispaniola Ports within the timeframe established for these reports KPI’s.</li> <li>Oversee with Port Agent the estimated departure time for the vessel and ensure that clearance and consignee mail / document are placed upon vessel for a quick sailing.</li> <li>Coordinate from end to end (entails but not limited to quotation / survey) the discharge or loading of Project Cargo (Break Bulks & Out-of- Gauge).</li> <li>Demonstrate support for team’s objective by actively assisting Cluster Operations Manager in developing, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards. Also, to achieve initiatives (own, departments and agency).</li> <li>Provide relief/deputize for team members as needed.</li> </ul><h2><strong>Qualifications</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Student or graduated on International Business, Administration, Industrial Engineering, or any related Career.</li> <li>Previous Experience in the Maritime Industry.</li> <li>Knowledge of English (Advanced level)</li> <li>Availability for work 24/7 (According to the vessel demand).</li> <li>Availability to travel overseas.</li> <li>Ability for work under pressure.</li> <li>Teamwork Skills.</li> </ul>