Marine Assurance Coordinator (Vetting and Compatibility)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Excelerate Energy is changing the way the world accesses clean, affordable, and reliable energy. We are focused on providing flexible LNG solutions to emerging markets across the globe and delivering a lesser emitting form of energy to markets that often rely on coal as their primary energy source.
We strive to achieve sustainable results by delivering what we promise and by investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.
We believe our human capital is our most valuable asset. We hire exceptional people who thrive in a dynamic work environment. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of safety and collaboration. Together, we can create a better future by delivering clean energy to the global communities that need it most.
JOB SUMMARY: Excelerate Energy is seeking candidates for this Marine Assurance role. This role will support timely management of the Marine Assurance processes of terminal and ship Vetting and Compatibility reviews, database management, and technical and administrative support to the Organization.
The Marine Assurance Coordinator shall provide support for operational aspects of vessel operations including STS transfer of LNG in support of EE worldwide terminal development projects, market access and commercial efforts, and technical operations. The Marine Assurance Coordinator shall support LNG STS operations on a global basis as the customer interface for STS operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Ship/shore and ship/ship compatibility studies, ship and terminal Vetting assessments, and vessel acceptance.
• Develop mooring arrangement plans for LNG transfer operations of EE owned/operated/controlled fleet.
• Support the continual improvement of the Vetting and Compatibility Processes and Procedures.
• Support the tracking and scheduling of vessel STS equipment positioning, outfitting, testing, assessments, and logistics.
• Participate in Feasibility, HAZID/HAZOP studies, risk assessments, shore side and crew training, HSSEQ and QA/QC objectives and reviews, as required.
• Cooperative and collaborative support during incident investigation, customer relations and business development presentations.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, permitting agencies, port authorities, industry groups, EE and customer business units to provide comprehensive overviews of EE STS capabilities.
• Support EE owned, operated, and chartered fleet to maintain compliance with the SIRE program, industry guidelines and best practices.
• Manage the relationship and provide the initial point of contact for STS service providers, terminal operators, vessel owners and operators, shipping agents, pilots, mooring masters, equipment vendors, service providers and other third parties.
• Maintain team records and database of relevant information regarding EE STS operations, assessments, and reviews, to track, monitor and continuously improve STS performance standards (KPI's).
• Support the Marine Assurance Manager on assigned duties and projects as needed by the company.

Provide any requested support as needed to all departments in providing solutions for EE's operational and commercial endeavors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Up to 20%.
WORK AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship for this role is not being offered at this time.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Excelerate Energy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a Maritime Academy or Naval Architect.
• Computer skills/ability - MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), AutoCAD, Optimoor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional mariner being a licensed Engineer, Deck Officer.
• Tankerman PIC DL/DG endorsement.
• LNG experience on board.
• STS transfer experience.
• Shore side technical operations experience with ship owner, ship manager or ship operator.
• Experience with vessel inspections and audits.
• Maritime auditor qualification/experience.