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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Marine Operations Coordinator reports to the Marine Supervisor. Personnel in this position will work closely with terminal operators and technicians performing daily Marine activities within the plant to include those listed below.
This is a DOT position.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The Coordinator, Marine is responsible for the following:

• Conducts daily dock, ship support operations including acting on behalf of the terminal as a Person in Charge (PIC) of cargo transfers supporting a 24/7 LNG Plant and Marine Terminal environment where conscientious compliance to policy, procedures, safety, and dedication is essential.
• Monitors controls and standards to ensure safe and efficient marine LNG operations and adherence to approved policies, procedures, government regulations and shipping protocols associated with general marine operations and marine LNG operations.
• Promotes safety and environmental compliance by ensuring that all safety and environmental policies and procedures are enforced.
• Assists in coordinating arrival, loading/unloading and departure of LNGC's at the terminal.
• Assists in the daily dock operations including:
  
  • Ship berthing/unberthing and line handling.
  • Gangway deployment.
  • Connecting communication cables and set up of mooring lines Tension Monitoring Monitor.
  • Tug, dispatch and coordination of daily activities for all SPL contract tugs (4-6).
• Monitor and provide an overview of all Marine Operations for records and reports purposes.
• Monitors daily dredge and/or bathymetric survey activities as directed during such events.
• Interacts with all the plant departments concerning marine issues. Creates windows of opportunity within the shipping schedule to facilitate routine maintenance as well as corrective and capitol project activities.
• Communicates with and coordinates marine-related and/or other company activities, as assigned, with federal, state and local agencies and outside organizations such as the United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and local law enforcement as directed.
• Conducts or otherwise participates in periodic Bathymetric surveys of Berth and Construction Dock Basins as directed.
• Oversight and daily coordination of Marine department third party contracts such as: tugs, dredge, line handling & cargo surveyors to include dispatch, maintenance scheduling, crew changes, fueling and compliance to Cheniere's contractor safety protocols.
• Accurately track all marine activates to provide companywide analysis of KPI's that drive business decisions.
• Communicates with local pilots' association and shipping agents in regard to shipping traffic, weather related transit issues to make decisions and recommendations to key stakeholders within the organization regarding a shipping activity.
• Executes the Declaration of Security (DOI) with all ships and maintains awareness of current security posture and local US Coast Guard MARSEC conditions.
• Represents terminal as Person in Charge of LNG cargo transfers.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge:
Must have a working practical knowledge of all facets of LNG (or other cryogenic hydrocarbon liquids) transportation, cargo transfer, storage, and processing. A high level of safety awareness and knowledge of applicable Coast Guard and marine design regulations, including LNG is required. A working practical knowledge of design, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems within an LNG or petrochemical marine facility is required.
Skills:

• Leadership and good administrative abilities are required.
• An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies.
• Organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple activities and programs promptly and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Articulate public speaker, able to create and confidently deliver industry-specific presentations.
• Competent with using computers, particularly in everyday use of standard office applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• Strong background in Excel and the understanding of shared web applications is critical.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education and Certifications: High school diploma or GED is required. Bachelor or Associate degree in engineering, marine or other relevant technical discipline is required; however, candidates without a degree who possess at least 5 years of directly related experience may be considered in substation.

• Experience: At least five (5) years working in a port and/or shipboard environment in a position having direct participation in relevant areas of technical/engineering and management of marine shipping and/or tugboat activities. Experience with LNG or other cryogenic hydrocarbon liquids and associated systems is preferred; however petrochemical (either shipboard or terminal) operational experience may be considered acceptable.

DIRECT REPORTS
There are no direct reports to this position.
FREEDOM TO ACT
Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently. Assists the Marine Director in the absence of the Marine Supervisor.
WORK CONDITIONS

• Coordinator will be on a shift rotation.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work with tools at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, lift, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.
• Must be able to board a ship or other vessel via a gangway or ladder, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and be periodically exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean coastal environment, noise, and occasionally spurious process gases and vapors.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing mandated by regulatory authorities.
• Must maintain a valid "Transportation Worker Identification Credential" ("TWIC") card, per applicable federal regulations.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Cheniere Energy is an equal-opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.
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Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are competitive and strong, and they prioritize wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will make an impact on our business and our communities.
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