Marine Technical Advisor

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below: 

• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience working in a port or shipboard environment 
• Minimum of a 3rd Mate Oceans, Master of Towing, or equivalent license credentials are required.   
• Marine Engineers are eligible to apply if they have relevant experience in petroleum transportation while holding their license
• Experience in NGL or other fully refrigerated hydrocarbon liquids and their associated systems is desired; however, operational experience in petrochemicals (either on ships or at terminals) may also be considered acceptable.
• Candidate must be able to communicate with key internal stakeholders in Terminal Operations, Engineering, and Commercial personnel. External stakeholders would include USCG, Pilots, vessel personnel and owners and the port safety committees.
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making skills and possess comprehensive knowledge of CFRs, IMO standards, and industry best practices relevant to the marine sector, including facilities and shipping. Additionally, applicants should exhibit expertise in conducting audits, investigations, vessel inspections, Safety Management Systems, and vetting processes. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal abilities. Capable of effectively communicating at all levels of an organization, as well as with individuals and groups from various disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies.
• Applicants must exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in essential IT competencies for communication, research, and reporting is required. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate the ability to independently prioritize work in alignment with the department and facility's overall objectives.
• Ability to climb around vessels and confined spaces for inspections.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license for the state of residence. 
• Must have and maintain or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a Maritime Academy is preferred but not required if experience is commensurate to the time and exposure to the marine industry.
• A proficient understanding of all aspects related to the transportation, transfer, storage, and processing of NGL’s (or other fully refrigerated hydrocarbon liquids).
• Pipeline and/or process facility operation experience is desirable.
   

Working Conditions:
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This role necessitates the employee to operate both within an office setting and in outdoor conditions. The individual must be capable of remaining stationary for 50% of the time, due to extended periods of sitting or standing. In fulfilling the duties of this position, the individual may often need to stand, walk, sit, ascend stairs, utilize tools at elevated positions on stairs and catwalks, lift, maintain balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, communicate verbally or through hearing, detect odors, input data using a keyboard, and write.
• The MTA carries a cell phone and is an on-call position. Must be within a commutable distance of the facility and able to respond to emergencies as required.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
•  Should be capable of boarding a ship or other vessel using a gangway or ladder, ascending to the top of a tank (200 steps), climbing a vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or higher, and lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• While fulfilling job duties, the employee will work both indoors and outdoors, and may periodically be exposed to weather conditions throughout the year, coastal ocean environment, noise, and occasionally random process gases and vapors.
• Specific visual skills required include the ability to see close up, perceive colors, have a wide field of vision, judge depth, and focus accordingly.
•  Working on vessels with combustible/flammable/carcinogenic cargoes e.g. H2S
•  Must be familiar with casualty assistance and emergency procedures for incidents such as, grounding, collision, allision, fire, explosion, floundering, man overboard.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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