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Port of Vancouver USA Marine Superintendent in Vancouver, Washington
Marine Superintendent
Have you considered building your career at one of Southwest Washington's premier employers?
At the Port of Vancouver USA, you'll be part of the dynamic team that makes us a vital link in global trade. As an economic engine, our work supports 20,000 local jobs. As a convenient hub of marine, rail, and highway transportation, we've been successfully moving cargo for more than a century. Our Terminal 1 redevelopment is helping transform Vancouver's waterfront.
There's a reason the Port of Vancouver USA has been one of the most storied employers for 113 years and counting. Beyond offering a meaningful career and competitive salaries, the port provides unmatched benefits and work-life balance. We offer generous PTO, the potential for flexible work hours, comprehensive health insurance, an HRA to help with health-related expenses, retirement, life insurance, disability, savings plans, and more. We value teamwork, creativity, and customer service -- and we center our organization on being a rewarding and supportive place to work.
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The Marine Superintendent supports daily port, marine terminal, and rail operations by coordinating vessel movements, cargo logistics, and stakeholder communications. Using terminal operating systems, scheduling platforms, and data tools, this role helps optimize cargo flow, railcar planning, berth utilization, and cost tracking. The position ensures safety and regulatory compliance, including hazardous cargo and CBP/FTZ requirements, while assisting with technology initiatives, dredging oversight, and stakeholder engagement. It also maintains accurate vessel schedules and provides essential administrative support to keep port operations running efficiently. This position plays a key role in driving operational excellence, supporting strategic initiatives, and upholding the port's mission, vision, and values.
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Essential responsibilities for the Marine Superintendent may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist with the day-to-day functions in the Operations, Terminal Operations, and Rail departments.
Maintain positive and frequent communications with the port's marine terminal operators, stevedores, unions, steamship agents, tug and barge companies and rail service providers.
Maintain an International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) certification in compliance with DOT 49 CFR to support hazardous cargo movement activities as required.
Support coordination of cargo operations, including real time monitoring of truck and rail movements, digital yard planning, and automated storage space allocation. Utilize terminal operating systems (TOS) and data dashboards to ensure efficient placement, movement, and safety compliance for all cargo types, including hazardous materials.
Coordinate the planning, ordering, and tracking of railcars for terminal operations by using rail logistics platforms and data analytics tools to optimize loading/unloading cycles and reduce dwell times.
Maintain and analyze marine terminal cost data using the port's TOS and ERP software. Track trends in tariffs, port charges, and