Rail and Dock Operations Coordinator

Rail And Dock Operations Manager

Port Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is currently seeking a dynamic professional to join our team! This position will execute and maintain Port Rail and Dock operations with the long-term strategic mission of the PCCA relative to rail and dock operations. The qualified individual will be responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and maintaining situational awareness and daily activities of PCCA rail and dock operations, properties and facilities with PCCA customers, tenants, operators, agents and stevedores, while providing support to the Rail and Dock Operations Manager.

Essential Functions :

• Coordinates daily activities of the PCCA's rail system; acts as PCCA's liaison with the PCCA's Terminal Railroad contractor and all Class I rail carriers; confers and coordinates activities with same pertaining to movement of rail cargo in and out of the PCCA
• Confers daily with PCCA's Terminal Railroad rep to determine car counts and timing of expected arrivals / departures of rail traffic. Coordinates with PCCA Accounting Department to establish a program for accurate rail car counts and associated billings
• Establishes a system of daily reports by utilizing various websites and computer programs to monitor rail volume and inbound / outbound traffic
• Works with Terminal Rail operator to establish and communicate daily and weekly inbound forecast of rail traffic; conducts daily rail yard inspections and interfaces with rail customers to establish needs and estimate traffic volume
• Conducts periodic track inspections of PCCA's rail infrastructure for compliance with FRA standards and develops a maintenance schedule to ensure the terminal rail operator is in compliance with the Terms of the operating agreement. Oversees, monitors and maintains situational awareness of all PCCA properties and specifically for any special purpose events involving rail that may occur
• Reviews, periodically, the PCCA's Northside Railroad Master Plan for programs and status of rail construction. Periodically studies the PCCA's rail infrastructure to establish improvements needed, coordinates with PCCA Departments (Operations, Engineering, etc.) to determine future construction needs and assists the Engineering Department in planning for new rail capital improvements
• Assists in the scheduling of planning periodic meetings with the Class I railroad and visits to the Class I railroad corporate offices. Assists PCCA management in modifying interchange agreements with the Class I railroads to reduce congestion and improve efficiency
• Anticipates potential rail congestion and takes action to reduce impact by coordinating with Business Development regarding new or increases in existing rail business; Anticipates potential congestion and acts to reduce potential impacts
• Collaborates with Business Development to ensure all new and existing customers are having rail service expectations met
• Aids in determining the location and layout of new rail infrastructure. Performs visual inspection of facilities, and makes recommendations for project and improvements to facilities for budget process
• Coordinates with the terminal rail operator to ensure all operations comply with the rail tariffs, clearance issues and all other rail-related situations are addressed
• Follows proper safety precautions when operating vehicles, equipment, and handling of any materials and provides safety guidance to all PCCA personnel associated with rail operation activities
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining situational awareness of PCCA properties and any special purpose events that may occur on PCCA properties. PCCA properties include, but are not limited to, Foreign Trade Zone areas, all PCCA docks, all PCCA laydowns, and La Quinta Terminal areas
• Oversees PCCA and tenant compliance with applicable PCCA tariffs. Wears proper PPE, promotes safety awareness and environmental consciousness, and complies with all applicable safety and environmental procedures and regulations and ensures users do same
• Monitors and records daily activities of the PCCA properties to include public oil docks, cargo docks, and laydown areas utilizing documentation software
• Accompanies PCCA Accounting staff monthly to determine storage space use by customers and users for billing in accordance with PCCA tariff
• Confers and coordinates daily activities with customer representatives, shipping agents, stevedoring companies, trucking companies and any other personnel working at the docks along with PCCA's Harbormaster Office, Business Development, Engineering, Accounting, Risk Management and all Operations Departments
• Assists in the organization and coordination of facilities for maximum utilization by users and ensures compliance with PCCA tariff rules and regulations, lease agreements and permits
• Assists in PCCA customer relations, providing effective, quality customer service and ensuring customers utilize facilities as planned or required
• Represents Rail and Dock Operations at internal and external meetings, as needed
• Anticipates potential congestion and coordinates with Manager of Rail and Dock Operations to reduce impact
• Performs visual inspections of facilities, identifies and documents areas needing attention / repairs, makes recommendations for projects and improvements to facilities for budget process, and documents inspections with software
• Generates work orders for repairs of PCCA properties using maintenance management software (i.e. MaintainX)
• Prepares reports, letters and correspondence in an accurate and professional manner maintaining confidentiality as appropriate
• Adheres to PCCA policies and Environmental precepts; promotes SEAPORT values, and maintains good employee relations
• Provides support and completes assigned tasks as directed by the Manager of Rail and Dock Operations
• Up to 75% of time to be in the field performing duties as outlined above
• Part 107 (drone) licensed or the ability to become licensed within the first year of employment
• CPR certified or the ability to become CPR certified within the first year of employment
• Tier 2 status designation

Candidate Profile :

The preferred candidate for this position should be an organized, thorough, and disciplined individual with a focus on maintaining optimal integrity in support of the PCCA. They must possess the following :

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