Jr Assistant Port Engineer

Description

SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities for this   position include, but are not limited to, procurement and shipment of parts   and supplies for various CAPS operations daily. Under the direction of the Port   engineer and Sr. Purchasing coordinator, This Position  will be involved in many aspects of CAPS and   CVRF operations and will be responsible for but not limited to warehouse   operations, including managing receiving and inventory.  This position will utilize the Tero   Marine purchasing program. In addition to purchasing, this position will   assist Around the Property with various manual tasks.  Other responsibilities include handling PO   tracking, vendor management, shipping and freight arrangements, and coordination   of inventory levels with all vessels and vehicles in the fleet.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Coordinate with   Port Engineer and Vessels in regards to purchasing of parts and supplies for   commercial fishing vessels. Issue and track purchase orders, review &   fulfill requisitions.

· Coordinate   shipping of parts and supplies to various Alaska ports while understanding   difficulties per location and time sensitive needs as pertains to freight   type(air vs ocean vs usps) choice.

· Coordinate   ordering and delivery of shipyard requisitions for each vessel while in   shipyard, monitor daily parts deliveries, Runner to retrieve urgent and will   call part needs throughout the greater Seattle area

· Property tasks:   yard walk abouts daily, open/close boom as needed, arrange property services   like window washers, carpet cleaners, General maintenance as instructed by Port   Engineer. 

· Manage CAPS   warehouse, re-organize warehouse for better storage solutions for parts per   vessel.

· Liaison between   Anchorage/Seattle offices and vessels in tracking purchases in Tero Marine software

· Certified Forklift   driver.

· Property   management classes: Hazwoper, SY competent, Crane certified, forklift   certified. 

· Must be willing   to work on call hours during fishing season for purchasing.

· Dock cleaning of   debris and empty all garbage cans once per week and more as needed.

· Coordinate with   Port Engineer Vehicle maintenance for   all Coastal vehicles in Seattle and Dutch Harbor including Tabs and insurance   tracking.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Some experience in a purchasing/shipping and   receiving environment for procurement   of parts and supplies preferred. Forklift   Certificate and boaters card Required. Candidates must possess the ability to represent the company in a   professional manner, both verbally and in writing. Experience in Alaskan fisheries is   preferred. Ideal candidates will be familiar with commercial fishing vendors   and service providers in the Seattle area and will possess a strong   understanding of commercial fishing vessels and their equipment. A valid driver's license with a clean   driving record is required. Successful candidates must be highly organized   with a positive "can do" attitude in a Team oriented environment.   In order to perform successfully in this position, a candidate must   demonstrate solid communication skills with the ability and demeanor to   establish relationships with internal and external customers. This position   requires a high level of attention to detail and the willingness to be a   team-oriented problem solver. Working   knowledge and technical skills of MS Office Suite (specifically Excel, Word,   and Outlook) is required, while experience with Tero Marine software is   strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to successfully perform the duties of this   position, the employee is regularly required to effectively remain in a   stationary position for long periods of time, operate a computer and other   office productivity machinery, communicate with others in person and over the   phone, and move about inside an office and warehouse. While performing the duties of this job,   the employee is regularly required to lift and move in excess of 50 lbs. The employee is required to stand; walk,   stoop, kneel, crouch and spend long hours outdoors re-mooring vessels as   required. Ability to start and operate   a skiff or small watercraft safely. Specific vision abilities required by the   job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability   to adjust focus. This position also   requires the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe   manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This   position is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens   and fluorescent lighting. It requires   the regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, as well as being required to   operate a forklift in a safe manner. This   position will also at times require extended travel around and outside of the   Seattle Area. delivery parts to the vessels. The noise level in the work   environment is subject to the task on hand. Must   be able and willing to board vessels, move around in small spaces, climb   stairs and ladders, and travel to rural Alaska via aircraft of varying sizes.