Terminal Officer

AD Ports Group · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

About the role

Responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of a ferry terminal. This includes assisting with vessel docking, managing passenger and vehicle boarding, handling ticketing systems, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Terminal Operations Management

• Ensure smooth daily ferry terminal operations in accordance with approved schedules and SOPs.

• Monitor terminal readiness before, during, and after ferry operations.

• Coordinate with ferry crew, ticketing, security, and HSE teams for uninterrupted operations.

• Ensure all terminal infrastructure (ramps, barriers, signage, waiting areas) is functional and safe.

• Conduct inspections and report maintenance or operational issues promptly.

• Passenger Management & Customer Service

• Supervise safe and orderly embarkation and disembarkation of passengers.

• Assist elderly passengers, People of Determination (POD), and families as required

• Handle passenger inquiries, complaints, and feedback professionally.

• Maintain high customer satisfaction standards through effective communication.

• Vehicle Control & Marshalling

• Manage vehicle queuing, staging, and marshalling within the terminal.

• Ensure compliance with loading instructions and ferry capacity limits

• Prevent unauthorized or overweight vehicles from boarding without approval.

• Schedule & Operational Control

• Monitor ferry arrival and departure schedules and address delays or disruptions.

• Communicate operational updates clearly to passengers and staff.

• Record and report operational disruptions and follow escalation procedures.

• Safety, Security & Compliance

• Enforce HSE, IMS, and ISPS requirements always.

• Monitor for hazards, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions within the terminal.

• Ensure emergency routes, exit, and muster areas remain accessible.

• Control access to restricted areas and support security operations.

• Incident Management & Reporting

• Act as first responder within role limitations during incidents.

• Prepare and submit incident reports and daily operational reports.

• Coordinate with relevant authorities (police, emergency services) when needed.

Qualifications

Educational and Technical Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• At least 1 year of customer service or transportation-related experience.

• Physically able to lift/pull mooring lines (up to 75 lbs) and work in all weather conditions.

• Knowledge of terminal operations and maritime safety practices

• Understanding of HSE regulations and emergency procedures

• Ability to manage passenger flow and vehicle marshalling.

• Familiar with computer basics... (Word, Excel etc)

Language Skills

• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory.

• Knowledge of Arabic is preferred to support effective communication with local stakeholders and customers.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with passengers, team members, and external parties.

Years of Experience

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in terminal operations, transportation services, customer service, or a related operational environment.

Nature of Experience

• Strong attention to detail to ensure operational accuracy and safety compliance

• Effective problem-solving skills to address operational challenges and customer issues

• Ability to manage and coordinate with multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment

• Adaptability and resilience to work under pressure and in changing operational conditions

• Analytical thinking to assess situations and make informed decisions

• Strong team collaboration skills to support seamless terminal operations

• Manage the huge customers (High demand of customer)

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