SH-Marine Operation

Job Purpose

Job Purpose Description:

Responsible for supervising and coordinating the execution of all Marine Operations, Turnaround vessels as per schedule, Regulatory compliances, Safety, Liasoning with authorities, Co-ordination External, Co-ordination Internal,

In addition to Jetty Operations responsibilities, the role requires strict adherence to all safety protocols and standards as defined by UltraTech Cement Limited (UTCL). This includes ensuring that all operations activities are carried out with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), conducting regular safety audits and risk assessments, and promoting a culture of safety awareness among team members. He must also ensure compliance with statutory safety regulations, lead incident investigations when necessary, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Maintaining a zero-incident work environment is a key performance indicator for this role.

Job Context

Narmada Cement, Indias first split-location dry process cement plant, commissioned in 1981, operates with a clinker production facility at Babarkot near Jafarabad, Gujarat, and grinding units at Magdalla (Surat) and Ratnagiri (Maharashtra). The plant, with a capacity of 1.5 MTPA, utilizes advanced suspension pre-heater and flash calciner technology. Clinker is transported via sea route, supporting a Just-in-Time (JIT) operational model.

• Turnaround Ships Efficiently:
• Objective: Ensure ships are loaded/unloaded and dispatched quickly to minimize port congestion and maximize operational efficiency.
• Activities: Pre-arrival planning, real-time monitoring, effective communication, and coordination with port authorities.
• Coordination with Head Office, QC/Production, Jetty & Vessels:
• Objective: Maintain seamless communication and coordination among various departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Activities: Regular meetings, centralized information systems, clear communication protocols, and decision-making processes.
• Achieve Targeted Material Dispatch Plan:
• Objective: Ensure the timely dispatch of materials through the marine sector to meet production and delivery targets.
• Activities: Forecasting demand, planning dispatch schedules, inventory management, and route optimization.
• Coordination for NSPC/ISPS/OPRC/GMB/Customs/Marine Police:
• Objective: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain security standards.
• Activities: Compliance checks, staff training, documentation management, and coordination with regulatory bodies.

Major Challenges-

The role operates within a Just-in-Time (JIT) complex environment, where ensuring high accuracy planning of ships berthing/loading to ensure the continuous dispatches from plant to GUs for availability of clinker, despite limited Silo feeding capacity of system and ensuring the maintenance windows of system.

Major Challenges

• Turnaround Ships Efficiently:
• Weather Conditions: Adverse weather can delay ship arrivals and departures.
• Port Congestion: High traffic at the port can lead to delays.
• Technical Issues: Mechanical failures or other technical problems can disrupt schedules.
• Coordination with Head Office, QC/Production, Jetty & Vessels:
• Communication Breakdowns: Miscommunication can lead to errors and delays.
• Data Management: Ensuring all departments have access to accurate and up-to-date information.
• Decision-making Delays: Slow decision-making processes can hinder operations.
• Achieve Targeted Material Dispatch Plan:
• Demand Fluctuations: Unexpected changes in demand can disrupt dispatch plans.
• Inventory Shortages: Insufficient Silo capacity can lead to delays in dispatch.
• Route Disruptions: Unforeseen issues on planned routes can cause delays.
• Coordination for NSPC/ISPS/OPRC/GMB/Customs/Marine Police:
• Regulatory Changes: Keeping up with frequent changes in regulations.
• Compliance Issues: Ensuring all operations comply with various standards.
• Security Threats: Managing security risks and ensuring the safety of operations.

Supporting Actions

Accountability

Lead the planning, organization, and monitoring of Marine / Jetty Operations activities to alignment with Dispatch targets.

• Analysing and reporting post operations

activities for daily planning

• Assisting in preparation of OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Marine Operations
• Fenders maintenance & round the fenders availability.
• Jetty safety & environment compliances.
• Ships safe navigation & safe berth stay of ships.
• Jetty Expansion Projects.
• Dredging Activity.

Operational Excellence

• Tracking and reporting implementation of SOPs
• Monitoring daily volumes of cargo

discharge at target rates across shifts

• Monitoring budgeted berth occupancy ratio, budgeted berth stay of NCJW and other efficiencies during daily post operations.
• Ensuring integration with ERP system.
• Ensure safe and effective Marine activities and equipment.
• To perform duties as 02nd line manager in the department.

• Zero reportable accidents or safety violations
• 100% compliance with statutory audits and inspections
• Timely closure of safety observations and non-conformities
• Regular safety training and awareness programs conducted
• Implementation of safety improvement initiatives and risk assessments

Drive a zero-incident culture by strengthening the safety management system and ensuring 100% compliance with statutory and organizational safety standards. Implement structured safety practices, including regular Safety Behaviour Observations (SBO), Walk-Through Inspections (WTI), audits, and toolbox talks. Lead incident analysis and corrective action planning, while fostering a proactive safety mindset across all levels of the Jetty Section.

• Port / shipping technical/strategy expertise and liasoning with all govt. officials.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance of all health, safety and environment parameters as per Organizational norms and statutory guidelines
• Ensure full compliance with national and international maritime laws and port-specific regulations.
• Monitoring and ensuring safety incident reporting across shifts to minimize incidents and eliminate accidents
• Reporting safety incidents in the system
• Daily waste management/Ship disposal, clearance from environment team etc.
• MARPOL Regulations including safe disposal of hazardous waste.
• Ensuring compliance with the ISPS Code
• International and national maritime regulations (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL)