Terminals and Operations Specialist

Requisition ID: 93340 

Job Category: Infrastructure; Project Management 

Location: Houston, TX, United States 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

 

Hatch is currently seeking an experienced container terminal planner with a background in modernized terminal planning and operations, to join our dynamic and growing USA Ports & Terminals (P&T) team.  The successful candidate will immediately be involved in some of the most material marine terminal developments currently underway in North America.

The successful candidate will lead terminal planning, optimization and modernization engagements within the container terminal and rail-intermodal sectors.  The role will also involve support to business development activities throughout North America focused all major terminal operators, shipping lines and railroads.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties:

• Accurate needs definition of client requirements
• Overseeing technical teams in the delivery of port and terminal studies or design documentation
• Active mentorship and development of graduates in technical fields of port and marine competencies
• Working within virtual teams in other geographies for seamless delivery of clients in any location
• Coordinating with multiple disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions
• Supporting business development initiatives 
• Collaboratively engage with clients throughout the project lifecycle process 
• Ensuring the delivery of quality work according to Hatch standards and procedures  

Functional Tasks

• Assistance throughout the sales cycle by contributing to identifying leads, transitioning these into opportunities, formulating proposals and crafting work and project approaches
• Leverage professional network to develop new opportunities 
• Analyse operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement
• Use software tools to simulate and optimize terminal operations
• Take on applicable project or task leadership roles and being responsible for the on time, on budget and on specification delivery of services and solutions
• Take ownership of health, safety and environmental initiatives to “Work Safely Together” and contribute to a culture to minimise impacts on others or the environment
• Actively partake in and regularly connect with the Hatch P&T global practice through communication, activities in sharing of skills and supporting new initiatives
• Periodic travel might be required for periods of time

Preferred Experience / Education
 

• The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, maritime studies, or a related field
• Previous experience in terminal operations, logistics, or a related field 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in terminal operating systems and other relevant software
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• Minimum of 12 years industry experience 
• Proven business and technical experience having demonstrated client engagement skills that enabled problem synthesis and solution development through targeted interactions

This position reports to the Regional Manager

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.