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Port Terminal Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Marine and Terminal Accident and Incident Investigations * Manages the Event Information System ... Assists Port Captains and Engineers with field monitoring and audits of various safety and ...

Marine and Terminal Accident and Incident Investigations * Manages the Event Information System ... Assists Port Captains and Engineers with field monitoring and audits of various safety and ...

Port Terminal information

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$37.4K

$74.7K

$115.3K

How much do port terminal jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for port terminal in Hawaii is $74,712.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,200.00 and $84,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a port terminal operator?

To thrive as a Port Terminal Operator, you need knowledge of cargo handling, safety regulations, and logistics operations, usually supported by a high school diploma or technical certification. Familiarity with terminal operating systems (TOS), forklift operation, and inventory management software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure safe, efficient, and coordinated port operations in a fast-paced, high-risk environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working at a port terminal, and how can they prepare for them?

Professionals at port terminals frequently encounter challenges such as coordinating logistics between various stakeholders, managing tight schedules, and adhering to safety regulations in a fast-paced environment. Vessels may arrive unexpectedly or cargo volumes can suddenly change, requiring adaptability and effective communication with shipping agents, customs officials, and transportation crews. To prepare, job seekers should develop strong organizational skills, be comfortable with technology used for tracking shipments, and stay updated on safety and compliance standards. Being proactive and willing to work in shifts or irregular hours is also important due to the 24/7 nature of port operations.

What is the difference between Port Terminal vs Port Operations Coordinator?

AspectPort TerminalPort Operations Coordinator
Primary RoleManages the overall operations of a port terminal, including cargo handling, logistics, and safety.Coordinates daily port activities, ensuring smooth operations and communication between teams.
Required CredentialsTypically requires logistics, maritime, or port management certifications; relevant experience.Often requires similar certifications and experience in port or logistics operations.
Work EnvironmentPort facilities, cargo yards, and terminal areas.Office-based with on-site visits to port facilities.
Employer & Industry UsageShipping companies, port authorities, logistics firms.Port authorities, shipping lines, logistics companies.

While both roles are integral to port operations, a Port Terminal oversees the entire terminal's management, whereas a Port Operations Coordinator focuses on coordinating daily activities to ensure efficient port functioning.

What is a port terminal?

Port terminal jobs refer to various roles involved in the operations and management of maritime terminals where cargo, containers, and passengers are transferred between ships and land transportation. These roles can include equipment operators, dockworkers, supervisors, customs agents, and logistics coordinators. Employees in port terminals ensure the efficient loading and unloading of goods, maintain safety standards, and facilitate smooth logistical processes. Working in a port terminal often requires specialized training and adherence to strict safety regulations due to the heavy equipment and large volumes of cargo handled daily.
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Infographic showing various Port Terminal job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $74,712 per year, or $35.9 per hour.

Marine Safety Manager - Honolulu, HI

Young Brothers

Honolulu, HI • On-site

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Marine Safety Manager
#007-4051
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Req. Number
007-4051
Posting Date
Feb 13, 2026
Address
1331 N. Nimitz Highway Pier 39/40, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, United States
Job Description

Responsible for managing the marine and terminal accident and incident investigation program. Manages, and updates and, oversees the primary marine operations database (MOD), HELM, and oversees the Vessel Management System. Performs function of assistant to the DPA. Supports the company's safety programs through the development and continual management of the Leading Indicators Reporting and Event Information System as well as the JSA, Near Miss/Safety Observation programs among others. Reports directly to DPA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Marine and Terminal Accident and Incident Investigations
  • Manages the Event Information System (EIS), including coordination of changes to the system, training and corrections of incomplete or incorrect classifications.
  • Manages and coordinates with the regional operations managers all marine accident and incident investigations.
  • Tracks and follows through until resolution all accident and incident investigations and corrective actions.
  • Prepares incident reports in conjunction with regional staffs and provides training as well as subject matter expertise to support the marine and shipyard managers.
  • Leads high consequence incidence investigations and report development in coordination with DPA or appropriate level managers.
  • Prepares Lesson Learned reports for submission and dissemination
  • Prepares Safety Alerts for submission and dissemination
  • Assists Marine and Terminal shipyard management in accident and incident investigation and assists in training and development of EIS requirements for shipyard activities.
  • To support Operations
  • Manage JSA, Near Miss/Safety Observation programs including tracking and reporting as well as elimination of redundancies and streamlining efficiencies of delivery and dissemination to the fleet.
  • Develops and manages the Monthly Leading Indicator Safety Report.
  • This includes improvement of formatting and keeping current with safety trends and elimination of nonconstructive metrics and inclusion of more beneficial metrics.
Vessel Management System
  • Interface with Management and Vessel crews for program issues.
  • Revise and create new inspection criteria.
  • Manage Employee and vessel data and input of new routines for additional vessels and types.
  • Interface with Vendor for all systems issues including development of increased functionality.
  • Oversee issues tracking (program bugs and development issues)
Assistant to DPA
  • Assist in procedural revisions and Safety Management System development.
  • Manage Marine Operations Database Program (MOD) or HELM including monthly updates and program organization, update of forms and other program changes as required.
  • Deployment of the MOD or HELM and updates to fleet and shoreside users.
  • Perform administrative function of DPA email inbox.
  • Delivers Marine Employee Training including but not limited to RCP+, STCW, BST, ISM, Deck Officer meetings.
  • Administer the administrative process of the Master Review program in coordination with DPA
  • Maintains Departmental information on the employee portal
  • Assists DPA in development and oversight of MAG annual budget and resource requirements.
  • Maintain fluency with origami system and function as the "superuser" for the HSQE department.
  • Recommend practices and procedures to enhance the use of this system and improve data efficiencies for the HSQE department.
Plan Development and Implementation
  • Interfaces with health, safety, quality and environmental department to develop plans, programs and policies.
  • Works with Regional Managers, Port Captain/Engineers, and vessel crews, and bargaining employees in identifying areas for change, which will lead to the reduction or elimination of safety or environmental risks and hazards.
  • Develops, implements and revises training for EIS systems requirements.
  • Develops countermeasures to include engineering and procedural changes to reduce risks.
  • Works with Human Resources and Internet Technology departments to further enhance vessel reporting and compliance systems, office processes and employee training.
Vessel and Port Visitations
  • Assists Port Captains and Engineers with field monitoring and audits of various safety and environmental activities, including recognition of hazardous conditions and practices and the recommendation of control methods.
  • Provides safety program reinforcement through presence aboard vessels.
  • Performs on board training for operational systems, procedures and processes.
  • Adheres to and re-enforce all company policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Proficient knowledge of the marine workboat environment ? Work effectively in an office environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Basic office procedures.
  • Must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Ability to organize workload, prioritize projects in an ever-changing environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and with time constraints.
  • Ability to demonstrate high ethical standards of honesty and integrity to lead by example.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

This position generally requires a Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and work experience in the marine industry. Requires certification in investigative process's including root cause analysis. Candidates must be familiar with basic vessel operating practices and procedures. Experience with quality programs (ISO, ISM, RCP) is required. Must be certified in Basic First Aid / First Responder / CPR.

Young Brothers, Limited is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Young Brothers, Limited is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing the marine and terminal accident and incident investigation program. Manages, and updates and, oversees the primary marine operations database (MOD), HELM, and oversees the Vessel Management System. Performs function of assistant to the DPA. Supports the company's safety programs through the development and continual management of the Leading Indicators Reporting and Event Information System as well as the JSA, Near Miss/Safety Observation programs among others. Reports directly to DPA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Marine and Terminal Accident and Incident Investigations
  • Manages the Event Information System (EIS), including coordination of changes to the system, training and corrections of incomplete or incorrect classifications.
  • Manages and coordinates with the regional operations managers all marine accident and incident investigations.
  • Tracks and follows through until resolution all accident and incident investigations and corrective actions.
  • Prepares incident reports in conjunction with regional staffs and provides training as well as subject matter expertise to support the marine and shipyard managers.
  • Leads high consequence incidence investigations and report development in coordination with DPA or appropriate level managers.
  • Prepares Lesson Learned reports for submission and dissemination
  • Prepares Safety Alerts for submission and dissemination
  • Assists Marine and Terminal shipyard management in accident and incident investigation and assists in training and development of EIS requirements for shipyard activities.
  • To support Operations
  • Manage JSA, Near Miss/Safety Observation programs including tracking and reporting as well as elimination of redundancies and streamlining efficiencies of delivery and dissemination to the fleet.
  • Develops and manages the Monthly Leading Indicator Safety Report.
  • This includes improvement of formatting and keeping current with safety trends and elimination of nonconstructive metrics and inclusion of more beneficial metrics.
Vessel Management System
  • Interface with Management and Vessel crews for program issues.
  • Revise and create new inspection criteria.
  • Manage Employee and vessel data and input of new routines for additional vessels and types.
  • Interface with Vendor for all systems issues including development of increased functionality.
  • Oversee issues tracking (program bugs and development issues)
Assistant to DPA
  • Assist in procedural revisions and Safety Management System development.
  • Manage Marine Operations Database Program (MOD) or HELM including monthly updates and program organization, update of forms and other program changes as required.
  • Deployment of the MOD or HELM and updates to fleet and shoreside users.
  • Perform administrative function of DPA email inbox.
  • Delivers Marine Employee Training including but not limited to RCP+, STCW, BST, ISM, Deck Officer meetings.
  • Administer the administrative process of the Master Review program in coordination with DPA
  • Maintains Departmental information on the employee portal
  • Assists DPA in development and oversight of MAG annual budget and resource requirements.
  • Maintain fluency with origami system and function as the "superuser" for the HSQE department.
  • Recommend practices and procedures to enhance the use of this system and improve data efficiencies for the HSQE department.
Plan Development and Implementation
  • Interfaces with health, safety, quality and environmental department to develop plans, programs and policies.
  • Works with Regional Managers, Port Captain/Engineers, and vessel crews, and bargaining employees in identifying areas for change, which will lead to the reduction or elimination of safety or environmental risks and hazards.
  • Develops, implements and revises training for EIS systems requirements.
  • Develops countermeasures to include engineering and procedural changes to reduce risks.
  • Works with Human Resources and Internet Technology departments to further enhance vessel reporting and compliance systems, office processes and employee training.
Vessel and Port Visitations
  • Assists Port Captains and Engineers with field monitoring and audits of various safety and environmental activities, including recognition of hazardous conditions and practices and the recommendation of control methods.
  • Provides safety program reinforcement through presence aboard vessels.
  • Performs on board training for operational systems, procedures and processes.
  • Adheres to and re-enforce all company policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Proficient knowledge of the marine workboat environment ? Work effectively in an office environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Basic office procedures.
  • Must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Ability to organize workload, prioritize projects in an ever-changing environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and with time constraints.
  • Ability to demonstrate high ethical standards of honesty and integrity to lead by example.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

This position generally requires a Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and work experience in the marine industry. Requires certification in investigative process's including root cause analysis. Candidates must be familiar with basic vessel operating practices and procedures. Experience with quality programs (ISO, ISM, RCP) is required. Must be certified in Basic First Aid / First Responder / CPR.

Young Brothers, Limited is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Young Brothers, Limited is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Compensation
$86,968. - $108,710.