In 2019, T. Parker Host acquired United Bulk Terminals (UBT) on Mile 55 of the Mississippi River as one of the largest bulk terminals in the U.S. Gulf, specializing in coal and petcoke. This 1,200 acre property in Davant, Louisiana is capable of extensive loading, discharging and storage – with deep-water docks, fleeting capacity for 500 barges and over 40 pieces of heavy equipment to handle cargo loads. 

Since the acquisition, HOST has made extensive improvements in systems and equipment, making the facility safer, more environmentally friendly, and more efficient to better serve our customers

Position Summary: Supervise operational teams in vessel loading and barge discharging and ensure team’s work is performed safely and to the requirements of the terminal and the customer.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

•   Review stevedore pre-vessel operational checklist with Terminal Manager
•   Confirm assigned personnel have arrived as scheduled
•   Ensure all operational equipment is in good working order and prepared for operation
•   Conduct pre-shift meetings with operational teams on safety and daily task operations
•   Ensure that immediate working area is safe to work and that all team members are wearing required PPE
•   Closely supervise operational teams in vessel loading and barge discharging to ensure all safety, cleanliness and efficiency measures are being utilized at all times
•   Identify operational issues and concerns, resolve and/or make recommendations to terminal management, counsel stevedore team personnel as necessary
•   Communicate with chief/captain/receivers/manager/agent as needed during shift and pass relevant information to next shift supervisor
•   Coordinate post-vessel clean up and equipment maintenance, refueling and storage
•   Provide copy of shift report to terminal managers at end of each shift
•   Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:

•   College Degree
•   Previous experience in cargo handling and operating heavy machinery
•   Working knowledge of health and safety procedures
•   Ability to interpret ship loading plans
•   Demonstrated ability to lead people
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•   Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills
•   Proficiency with computers

Physical Requirements:

•   Work in most weather conditions and around heavy machinery, which can be dangerous at times
•   Shift work which may require early mornings, evenings and weekends
•   Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)

HOST, and its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

For more information, please visit www.tparkerhost.com or Apply Online Here