Moran Towing Corporation ( www.morantug.com ) has an opportunity available for a Facility Assistant, for Moran Port Arthur .This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Assistant Port Engineer.

Moran Towing Corporation is one of the oldest companies in America and has prospered by continuously reinventing itself for over 160 years. Starting in 1860 as a tugboat company, we have grown from those roots to become a dominant provider of commercial ship docking services, marine transportation, LNG support operations, environmental recovery, and commercial diving services. While economies, cultures, markets, and technology will always continue to evolve, our steadfast commitment to partnering with our employees and customers to solve our customers' marine requirements has enabled us to stay the course year after year.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facility Assistant (FA) is an entry-level position which requires outside work in the elements to maintain all aspects of the Moran yard as well as administrative work in the office on a computer. The FA interacts with all employees, vendors, and any other individual(s) who enter the Moran property. This position requires attendance on site every working day (No Remote).

The FA reports directly to the Port Engineer and periodically works with other Moran personnel.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, but are not limited, to the following:

Daily Responsibilities

• Encourage and demonstrate safe work practices among all Moran employees.
• Report and be ready to work on time every day.
• Properly use Personal Protective Equipment when working.
• Receive and approve supply orders, forward approved orders to vendor, source new vendors, receive quotes, identify parts and arrange for delivery while tracking requisitions and deliveries.
• Take an active role in ensuring the building, yard and yard equipment, environmental drums, barge and ramp remain in operating condition, including inspections, repair and maintenance.
• Review and enter coding into accounts payable application (COR).
• Enter data into and ensure compliance with, Moran Systems (such as Origami, Helm, OMS ).
• Actively take charge of deliveries and shipping via UPS, Fed Ex, and OTR Freight.
• Read through the day's incoming e-mails and timely respond or forward.
• After checking with the Port Engineer or Operating Unit Manager (OUM), timely prepare the shop and all other areas for significant weather conditions.
• Anticipate freezing or severe weather to help maintain safety of people and property: apply salt to walkways and dock, secure objects, and relocate items in the yard for storm preparations.
• Check the dock, fence line and shop building to ensure areas are maintained to reduce the possibility of trips, slips and falls. Promptly correct unsafe conditions such as fire hazards, oil leaks, etc.
• Keep clean, neat, orderly and in operating condition all items on/in property including but not limited to the following:

o Yard, buildings, dock, barge and components, ramp, fence, auto gate

o Container and Container area, including shaded work area, by properly storing supplies, equipment, tools, etc.

o Paint locker, storage container and other areas, including the elimination of fire hazards.

o Oily waste area. Drain filters and consolidate oily waste to minimize amount in oily waste disposal dumpster. Keep waste in the correct designated areas and report to the Port Engineer for this task.

• Keep entrances clean of trash and debris.
• Secure container area, shaded area and consumables upon leaving daily.
• Secure non-office buildings for night and/or weekend operation.
• Replace lights and lamps to all fixtures to buildings, free standing lights as well as those on the barge as needed.
• Pick up undeliverable or emergency orders via work truck to various locations such as Houston.
• Help unload trucks for deliveries and assist with stores as needed.
• Evaluate trash bins in office for removal to main dumpster during the week
• Maintain a neat office environment
• Arrange and schedule Vendors as directed by the Port Engineer.
• Receive USPS mail from mailbox and distribute to office personnel.
• Assist moving heavy materials and arrange for a forklift on-site.
• Assist with repairs to:
  • Outside landscaping items, i.e. sprinkler repairs, etc.
  • Dockside gangways and water mains.
• Coordinate and move outside storage items as needed and directed by management, i.e. rope, tires, etc.
• Assist in any area or on any tug as designated by Port Engineer or OUM.

Weekly Responsibilities

• At end of week:

o Clean up shop and secure supplies.

o Return all tools to locker and secure ready for future use.

• Maintain fuel and clean interior/exterior of the yard work truck(s) when requested.
• Maintain office generator fluid levels and available fuel and test operation for reliability.
• Deliver supplies to tugs or assigned locker.
• Oversee Environmental drums for cleanliness, readiness and availability (two times/week).
• Reduce or remove oily waste from filter box.
• Help maintain and inspect Moran mooring barge rigging and equipment for safety and general appearance.

Monthly and As Needed Responsibilities

• Receive, track, record and monitor monthly engineering reports and oil samples from tug engineers and ship for testing. Enter data into statistics report.
• On occasion be available for weekend work to check tugs or work with Port Engineer.
• Change A/C filters in the office as needed.
• On occasion, make deliveries outside of immediate area, such as Cameron, LA or Lutcher, LA., Houston, Beaumont and other places as directed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to:

o Plan and organize with a goal orientation

o Work accurately and SAFELY with an eye to detail

o Use good judgment about when to handle an issue independently vs. when to seek assistance

o Work well independently and as a team player.

• Ability and willingness to work full-time hours (8 AM to 5 PM M-F) plus overtime hours and weekends as business needs require.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand for prolonged periods of time; frequently walk; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally crouch and stoop; occasionally lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds; speak, hear and see (close vision and color vision).
• Tolerate regular exposure to outside weather conditions, including local heat and humidity.
• Occasionally assist on a tug in the engine room with high heat, vibration and noise.

In Return, We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Team-oriented work environment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid Life, AD& D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs
• Generous 401(k) Plan with employer non-elective, matching, and discretionary contributions
• Company paid Financial Advice Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Vacation based on years of service

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

Moran Towing Corporation offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our target pay range for the Facility Assistant position is $22.00-$28.00 per hour. This pay range represents Moran's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.

Moran Towing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.