Petroexcel Technology - Head - Port Operations

Role & responsibilities:

- Lead all port operations including marine, cargo handling, terminal operations, stevedoring, yard management, and logistics.

- Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve world-class port performance.

- Ensure safe and efficient handling of:

1. Dry Bulk Cargo

2. General Cargo

3. Container Cargo

4. Liquid Bulk Cargo

5. LNG Operations

- Oversee vessel traffic management.

- Manage berthing and unberthing operations.

- Ensure safe navigation within port limits.

- Coordinate pilotage, towage, mooring and marine asset utilization.

- Optimize vessel turnaround time and berth productivity.

- Ensure full compliance with:

1. Port Regulations

2. Maritime Regulations

3. ISPS Code

4. IMO Requirements

5. Environmental Regulations

6. Customs and Port Authority Requirements

- Support business development initiatives.

- Establish relationships with shipping lines, oil majors, terminal operators, and logistics providers.

- Drive throughput growth and operational excellence.

- Participate in port expansion projects.

- Support design and commissioning of:

1. Dry Bulk Terminals

2. Liquid Terminals

3. LNG Facilities

Preferred candidate profile:

- Minimum 20 - 25 years of port and marine industry experience.

- Minimum 10 years in senior leadership roles.

- Must have served as: VP Port Operations, Head of Port, Port Director, COO Port Operations or similar role.

- Qualification - Marine Engineer or Nautical Science graduate / MBA or Master's Degree in Port Management/Logistics.