Weeks Marine - Covington, LA
posted 2 days ago
Covington, LA
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
About the position
The Vessel Captain is responsible for directing activities of the vessel including operation, maintenance, safety, personnel, and production and allocates resources to accomplish these goals.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate movement of dredge to job sites and dry dockings
- Ensure that personnel aboard the dredge are properly trained and supervised in their respective duties
- Completes and submits daily, weekly and monthly reports to Operations Manager including personal and property accident reports
- Prepare and submit weekly payroll timesheets
- Requisition parts and supplies as needed to maintain inventory
- Conduct weekly safety meetings and fire and boat drills
- Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and/or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
- Responsible for maintenance and inspection of safety, firefighting, and lifesaving equipment
- Coordinate dredge operations with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers inspector and other officials who frequent the dredge during operations
- Participate in inspections of the dredge performed by various government agencies
- Research and discuss with the Project Engineer, dredging strategies to maximize production
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience with marine or offshore platforms preferred
- Working knowledge of Duty Cycle Crane operations, functions, and maintenance
- Working knowledge of ship operations related to regulatory compliance with USCG, ABS, and EPA
- Working knowledge of a Safety Management System per ISM Code
- Ability to research, analyze, and interpret OSHA, USCG, EPA, and USACE regulations
- Proficient skills in standard office software packages
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation
- Willingness and ability to travel and work a 14 and 7 rotational schedule
- This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
