Operations Officer

Based at the Pasir Panjang PSA Terminal, the Operations Officer will be responsible for supervising and ensuring vessels and shore cargo operations at the Pasir Panjang Port/Jurong Port are carried out smoothly and safely at the quickest possible turn-around time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide admin and operational support
• Assist to co-ordinate and control shipboard operational matters
• Liaise and co-ordinate with PSA Port Control on yard space allocation for cargo loading and/or discharging
• Liaise and co-ordinate with Masters, Principals, Contractors, Shippers and Consignees for smooth vessel operations as well as quick vessels turn-around and dispatch
• Take delivery of cargo from shippers and consignees
• Plan for safe route to be taken at the Port and assign duties for the cargo operations
• Carry out job briefings prior to start of every cargo operations
• Supervise loading and/or discharging of cargo operations
• Monitor and ensure correct operating methods are used in loading and/or discharging cargo
• Inspect and supervise cargo stowage and/or discharge inside the hatch
• Ensure cargo are stored at allocated space in the Port
• Physically involved with the stevedores in the loading and discharging of cargo to/from vessels
• Oversee the labeling of cargo discharged by the vessels
• Oversee the tagging and accounting for all keys to motor vehicles discharged by the vessels
• Oversee the inspection and tallying of motor vehicles discharged by the car carrier vessels
• Segregate transshipment and local cargo at storage space
• Verify and check for accuracy of shipping documentation presented and ensure no cargo are short-shipped or short-landed
• Prepare shift operations report and input into computer system before ending duty
• Handle routine office correspondences
• Organize and maintain files and records
• Manage the stevedore team to ensure compliance to SOP set by the Principals and Carriers
• Perform any other duties as requested

Requirements

• GCE “N” Level qualifications or above
• At least 2 years experience in cargo operations
• Computer literate and familiar with MS Office application software
• Able to lift heavy stuff and stand for prolonged hours
• Able to work long and irregular hours including late night, weekends and public holiday