Boarding Agent Trainee - Various Locations
Position Summary: Act as liaison between T. Parker Host principals, ship owners, cargo interests and marine terminal management for efficient operation of vessels when in port.
Core Principles: All employees must demonstrate an ability to adhere and understand the core principles of the company. This team member must be able to provide value and depth to the Core Principles of T. Parker Host.
- Our people are our greatest assets
- Their safety is our top priority
- We provide exceptional service
- We believe every relationship is important
- We build on our legacy
- We conduct all business with integrity
- We know today's opportunities are tomorrow's growth
- We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist in the coordination of pilot, tug, linesman orders, berthing assignments for vessels
- Shadow senior agents aboard vessels at marine facilities in ports
- Assist in the coordination of U.S. Customs & Border Protection boardings and entrance/clearance of vessels
- Assist with the scheduling of husbandry deliveries to vessels
- Prepare commercial maritime documents with guidance from senior agents
- Manage port funding process for vessel’s port stay with guidance from senior agents
- Adhere to internal administration and accounting procedures
- Ensure accurate and timely response to all email requests
- Other duties as outlined in company Operations SOP
Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:
- College degree desirable
- Knowledge of the maritime industry preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to multi-task in a constant changing work environment
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage high volumes of electronic communication, both in office and while mobile in the field
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and adapt to fluid ship port schedules in 24/7/365 port operations
- Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record
Physical Requirements:
- Climbing-Ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions (cold, heat, wind, rain, snow)