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Location : Avondale, LA
Overview
Position Summary : In this position, the team member will operate all terminal equipment to safely and efficiently load / unload cargo from ships and distribute the cargo to the appropriate building as per the operating plan and instructions; operate as a member of a team, responsible for coordinating information flow between each crew member and location staff / management in the loading / unloading of cargo.
Responsibilities
- Operates ship gears, gantry & bridge cranes and all associated equipment to load / discharge several types of customer cargos safely and efficiently from ships and barges as per the operating plan and instructions.
- Operates equipment such as diesel or liquid propane forklifts, heavy pay loaders, and other support equipment associated with terminal support.
- Inspect and operate safely all assigned mobile equipment as required to complete unloading terminal work assignments, including excavator and FEL in the ship holds.
- Responsible for hoisting equipment and materials to repair and maintain terminal needs such as to move operating digging equipment to dig and move material such as scale, mud, rock and dirt or sand.
Maintenance
Reports any unusual condition of equipment to Maintenance Manager; responsible for checking equipment for damage or repairs needed and reporting information to team leader.Make regular inspections of the transport systems and perform minor maintenance tasks such as adjusting and lubricating equipment, cleaning, washing, descaling, testing, replacing filters, gauges, valves, hoses, and other minor maintenance as necessary to maximize port systems availability and reliability.Performs minor maintenance tasks such as repairing, adjusting and lubricating equipment, gauges, valves, hoses, and etc. as necessary to maximize machine availability / reliability and assist maintenance personnel as required.Monitor all pressures, temperature and data points on the HMI to ensure that they are at nominal operating level.Administration
Maintains and reports accurate records including beginning of shift work place inspections, shift logs and shift performance report at the end of each shift.Complies with governmental, state, and company certification standards.Performs rigging calculations and programming on equipment when necessary.Performs all duties assigned by the superintendent to make sure port operations continue without interruption.Safety
Ensure that safe crane operating conditions are met before and during operation.Works closely, as needed, with flaggers when making lifts or rigging equipment or material.Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities
HS diploma / GED and previous crane experience at Avondale shipyard is preferredFriction and hydraulic crane experience is preferredExcavator or other heavy machinery experience requiredAbility to respond to issues quickly, safely and effectively in a fast-paced, stressful operating environmentStrong communication skills, both verbal and writingValid TWIC requiredAbility to work outside in all types of weatherMust be available to work varied hours, shifts including days / nights / weekends / holidays as requiredPhysical Requirements
Must meet physical, mental and dexterity requirements of the job including being physically able to climb and descend ladders and stairs up to 120 feet to access all levels of port and vessel operating equipment.Must be physically able to pull ropes for tying up ship / barges and utilize hand shovels and other tools for clean upAbility to work in most weather conditions and around heavy machinery, which can be dangerous at timesAbility to work rotating shifts as determined by managementFlexibility to adjust to changing shift work which may require early mornings, evenings and weekendsMust meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Management and ManufacturingIndustries
Maritime TransportationEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : T. Parker Host is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
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