Administrative Assistant / Marine Support Specialist
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel.
Location: New Orleans, LADate Position Available: Immediate
Description of the Position:
As an important team member, you will have the opportunity to excel working in a fast-paced environment meeting time sensitive deadlines in the support of our world-wide customer base.
Duties include supporting management and marine surveyors throughout the marine survey process, from receiving field assignments, supporting the survey staff, completing deliverables, closing files, and preparing customer invoices. The position requires excellent oral and written communications skills with fellow employees, customers, and industry partners.
Sabine is committed to the use of technology, you will use multiple software platforms including Office 365, SharePoint, ERP Jamis Prime, and company proprietorial software.
Special Skills Required: • Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.• Excellent communication skills with co-workers, subordinates, superiors, the general public, representatives of public and private organizations and clients.• Exemplary customer satisfaction skills, both in person and over the telephone.• High performance and a strong team player.• Highly organized.• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision on technical, specialized, complex, or difficult office administrative work.• Interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, and computer applications related to the assigned work.
Required Education & Experience: • Associate degree in Business Administration and/or equivalent work experience.• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.• Experience with PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and cloud storage helpful.• Experience in the marine industry is a plus.• Possess a strong knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Marine Surveyor / Auditor
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel.
Locations: Port Arthur, TX / New Orleans, LA / Houston, TX / Corpus Christi, TXDate Position Available: ImmediatePay Scale: DOE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:1. Performing marine surveys and/or audits in the field as directed by the Area Manager or Vice President and as required by the company’s ISO Quality Procedures.2. Ensuring the timely flow of information to/from clients throughout the survey and/or audit process in the field. Acknowledging receipt of assignment to the client when designated, and ensuring preliminary advice is prepared and submitted after completion of fieldwork when required. 3. Producing and submitting concise, technically, and grammatically correct survey and/or audit reports based on the appropriate report template in line with Company procedures and schedules, and the customers’ requirements.4. Assisting the Area Manager with the handling of customer complaints and adjustment of invoices.5. Recognizing potential new business and bringing such to the attention of management.6. Promoting company services in the marine industry including visiting clients and participating in industry activities.7. Following the company’s Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Manual requirements, including participating in monthly safety meetings.8. Pursuing personal development through in-house training, appropriate external training opportunities, and joining professional organizations.9. Assisting with the management and training of more junior personnel.10. Ensuring that proper PPE is maintained and worn at all times.11. Ensuring all required equipment is calibrated and in good working order and records maintained as per our Quality Procedures.12. Obtaining proper credentials to enter terminals, docks, and job sites as appropriate, and maintaining records as required by Company procedures.
Education & Experience:1. College graduate, maritime college preferred or the equivalent time in the marine industry - five (5) years sea-going experience in a certificated position, or five (5) years experience in marine surveying field, or five (5) years of comparable marine experience.2. Membership of NAMSGlobal is preferred but not required.3. Report and technical writing skills will be a consideration.4. Current valid driver’s license.5. Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC)
Working Conditions:1. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, wet, dusty, etc.2. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).3. Some climbing (40 feet or higher, some unprotected), bending, stooping, and lifting (50 lbs.) are involved.4. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.5. Work on marine vessels or in shipyard settings, walking over uneven surfaces.6. Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces.7. Traverse gangways, ladders, and scaffolding at varying heights.8. Examine cargo, including photographing and accessing difficult areas.9. Available/On-call 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Equipment Operation as necessary for the position:1. Audio Gauge Equipment2. Tank Safe for Entry Monitor3. Life Vest4. Temperature Probes5. Ullage Tapes6. Pitot Tube7. Computer/Tablet
Special Skills:1. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.3. High performance and a strong team player.4. Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.5. Must have the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Cargo Sampler Technician
Location: Lake Charles, LADate Position Available: ImmediatePay Scale: DOE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:1. Complying with terminal regulations and requirements necessary for access.2. Ensuring that client instructions are on hand and understood before starting operations or taking over a shift.3. Sampling bulk material from moving conveyor belt with appropriate equipment to ASTM or equivalent standards.4. Obtaining and recording temperatures of bulk materials.5. Splitting and crushing obtained samples as per the client’s and Sampling Supervisor’s instructions.6. Storing, bagging, sealing, labeling, and packaging sample bags of sampled material.7. Maintaining Sample Log during sampling operations.8. Filling out necessary custody control documents before turning over samples to a third party.9. Remaining at the place of work until properly relieved in person by oncoming relief.10. Participating in monthly safety meetings.11. Regularly clean on-site storage/office units after each job and as required.
Required Education & Experience:1. High School Diploma or six (6) months sampling experience.2. Current valid driver’s license.3. Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC).
Working Conditions:1. Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid, and rainy weather, combined with some regular work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.2. Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).3. Some climbing (20 feet or higher), bending, stooping, and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.4. Working with hot, dusty, and sometimes hazardous materials.5. Work on marine vessels or in terminal settings, walking over uneven surfaces.6. Traverse gangways and ladders at varying heights.
Necessary Equipment Operation:1. Life vest, temperature probe and sensor, bag sealer, splitter, crusher, air compressor.