Wood Resources, LLC is a Multi-Divisional, Multi-Generational Company that began in 1953. For more than 70 years, the Wood Resources Team has continued to provide marine towing, ship mooring, dredging, as well as construction and landscaping materials. The Wood Family of Companies of dedicated and skilled employees are committed to customer satisfaction. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of materials and services for the best value along the Mississippi River. Join our team today!

The Dredge Operations Manager should effectively, safely, and competently manage the project and daily dredging operations. This position will create, and review project plans and manage the daily work schedule to include project mobilization, daily operations and demobilization. They will oversee the day-to-day operations on-site and perform the work to the standard of Wood Dredging by continuously working to exceed our client's expectations. Provides overall direction of the projects with the objective of managing and controlling costs maximizing growth and profitability in a sustainable manner.  

Essential job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
·         Reviews project plan and specification
·         Manages and coordinates project mobilization, project work assignments and demobilization of dredging projects.
·         Manages and coordinates day to day onsite operations for Dredging projects.
·         Manages and coordinates safety & environmental processes for Dredging projects.
·         Manage asset and project inventories on assets and ensure adequate records and quantities. 
·         Supports and participates in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program.
·         Create and maintain a dialogue between customer and General Manager.
·         Plan, coordinate, and review schedules, surveys, and project milestones
·         Project cost controls for supplies, fuel, labor, etc.
·         Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
·         Ability to demonstrate, understand, and apply our Core Values – Answer the Call, Leave It Better, Collective Growth, and Protect Our People.
·         Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, employees, and teams in a business like and professional manner.
·         Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
·         Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
·         Must show discretion, good judgment, organizational or management ability, initiative, and the ability to work independently.

Education and Experience
·         High School Diploma or equivalent required.
·         Minimum two years marine industry experience preferred.
·         Possess a valid State Driver’s License, and a good driving record.
·         Possess a valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (T.W.I.C.) or the ability to gain one immediately.
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
·         Ability to lift and carry 50lbs for extended distances.
·         Ability to work in all adverse weather conditions.
·         Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and gangways up to 25 feet in height.
·         Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and work above head for extended periods of time.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Safety is a condition of employment at Wood Dredging, LLC. To be considered a safe employee you will need to:
·         Maintain a safe working environment by following all project, safety and operational procedures, rules, and regulations.
·         Embrace Wood Dredging Continuous Improvement Program by actively participating in:
o   Job Safety Analysis (JSA) development
o   Hazard Hunt Identification Program
o   Root Cause Analysis Program
·         Utilize Stop Task Responsibility (STR) when observing either an unsafe condition or behavior.
·         Report any unsafe condition or behavior immediately to your supervisor.
·         Immediately report all illnesses and/or incident to your immediate supervisor.
·         Report to work “Fit for Duty” and free of Drugs and Alcohol.
·         Report any suspected use of drugs or alcohol impairment to your immediate Supervisor.
·         Comply with Wood Dredging procedure of “Zero Tolerance” towards the use of drugs and alcohol.

Schedule - Full-Time, 40+hrs/week, Travel will be required. 

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