Trainee Marine Supervisor - Fuel Terminal (Imports / Exports)

Great opportunity to work as a Trainee Marine Supervisor for a Major Energy Company at their fuels terminal at the Isle of Grain. 

The position of Marine Supervisor is a new and exciting role at the Isle of Grain Terminal my client's Terminals and Pipelines business entity, within production and operations.  My client supply a large percentage of all aviation fuels to the UK primary airport hub and a large percentage of this fuel is imported via the Isle of Grain Terminal by ship.

Joining initially as a trainee, the successful candidate will complete an extended period of comprehensive training in order to fully familiarize themselves with all aspects of terminal operations. This will incorporate shadowing other employees, attending courses, and completing assessments.

On completion of the training period, you will be responsible for the implementation of the safe operations associated to all terminal imports / exports by ship in compliance with the company’s policies under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the Marine Superintendent and the Terminal Manager. 

What you will deliver:

On successful completion of training, the Marine Supervisor will control and manage the daily activities of the operators for terminal imports / exports shipping operations. Some key accountabilities will include:

Promoting a level of acceptable supervision to all aspects of Terminal and Shipping operations.
Assisting operators with training and development for tasks associated to shipping activities.
Managing and communicating the programming of imports and exports, considering import / export requirements, current stock levels, potential stock shortages and any potential stock quality issues that could impact on business continuity.
Monitoring the stock inventory in conjunction with the stocks team so full clarity is known around quantities in tanks which also includes product by grades.
Communicating (internally and externally) any delays, quality issues, operational issues associated to ship imports / exports to all appropriate parties.
Overseeing the shipping activities and ensure all standards are maintained in accordance with the terminal, company and regulatory policies.
Compliance with ISGOTT & OCIMF.
Knowledge of ship berthing / un-berthing requirements.
Controlling and confirming the measurement of ship cargoes pre discharge / post loading.
Communicating with internal and external parties around the import / export of hydrocarbon fuels.What you need to be successful:

As the successful candidate will join initially as a trainee, previous experience is not essential however any experience of marine activities within a fuel terminal / refinery or experience within a shipping environment would be beneficial.

More important, is that you are able to demonstrate:

A passionate learner with willingness to learn on the job
Highly self motivated and high level of conscientiousness
Ability to use Microsoft office software, inclusive of Word, Excel, Teams etc
Flexibility around hours of work (to accommodate shift patterns in line with terminal operations)

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment