Job Description

Senior Port Logistics Coordinator - Offshore Construction Support

Location

Brooklyn, NY (on-site at temporary port warehouse). Local candidates, preferred, short-term accommodation available for the right candidate.

Contract type & hours

Long term contract role (with transitioning into a permanent position) to support a major offshore construction project. Very flexible hours — port calls and operational activity occur 3-4 times per week and may require early starts (e.g., 05:00) or late finishes (e.g., 23:00). Remuneration and commercial terms flexible — hourly, daily, weekly or monthly payment models can be considered.

Position summary

You will manage on-site logistics at a port facility that feeds an offshore substation installation and commissioning campaign. The role requires strong port-operations experience, excellent coordination with warehouse manager, port operators, vessel and offshore teams (including refuelling / bunkering coordination), and other roles as necessary to successfully support the safe and efficient commission activities. This position works closely with marine operations, HSE, offshore management, subcontractors and project supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Run day-to-day logistics operations in preparation of and during port calls: liaise with vessel masters, port agents, stevedores and marine coordinators to plan berthing, loading/discharging windows and turnaround priorities. Produce/maintain vessel shift logs and cargo manifests where required.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as appropriate to ensure safe and efficient port operations with input from multiple stakeholders.
• Arrange and coordinate refuelling / bunkering requests when required, ensuring all permits, HSE and port procedures are followed and logged.
• Supervise on-site stevedore/staging activity and ensure correct lifting/crane/forklift procedures are followed (including slinging, tagging and safe load handling).
• Support installation & commissioning logistics for the offshore substation: pre-stage equipment and consumables, coordinate last-minute requisitions, and ensure timely transfer to vessels.
• Manage HSE compliance on-site: ensure PPE, permits-to-work, ISPS/port security requirements and safety briefings are in place for all personnel accessing the port and warehouse. Escalate and record incidents.
• Maintain clear documentation: packing lists, bills of landing, cargo movement records, material issue/return logs, and daily/shift reports for the project supply-chain team and client.
• Collaborate with warehouse manager, supply chain / procurement and finance for purchase orders, invoicing and cost tracking related to port services and logistics.

Minimum qualifications & experience (must have)

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in port operations, terminal logistics, or warehouse coordination — preferably supporting marine/offshore projects (offshore wind, oil & gas or heavy-lift marine projects).
• Demonstrable experience arranging port calls and coordinating vessel movements, including working with port agents and stevedores.
• Strong hands-on warehouse skills: stock control, picking/packing, issuing materials and basic stores housekeeping.
• Valid TWIC card (or ability to obtain) and eligibility to work on US port facilities. (If candidate does not hold TWIC, indicate time to obtain.)
• Demonstrable experience supervising forklift/crane operations onshore.
• Excellent verbal and written communication — ability to liaise with vessel masters, subcontractors, technicians and project managers.
• Willing and able to work irregular hours and early/late shifts as required by port calls.

Working Conditions / Benefits / Commercial

• Temporary contract based in Brooklyn at a temporary port warehouse supporting a multi-billion-dollar offshore substation project. Local candidates preferred; accommodation provided for exceptional candidates from outside the area.
• Very flexible working patterns: port calls planned 3-4 times per week with variable start times (examples: 05:00 / 11:00 / 23:00). Candidate must be available for early/late windows.
• Competitive pay — open to multiple commercial models: hourly, daily, weekly or monthly remuneration. Project may offer overtime rates and shift allowances for unsocial hours.
• PPE and safety equipment provided on-site. Relevant training provided or funded as required by the project.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Daily paid, Long term contract, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, For subcontractor, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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