Foss Captain - Northern California

Foss Maritime Company LLC•Richmond, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Foss Maritime is seeking an experienced California Deck Officer to serve as a Captain in Northern California. This full-time position guarantees 14 days of work per calendar month on a set schedule of one week on and one week off. The Captain is not assigned to a particular vessel and may work on different Foss vessels and in different California regions. When working outside the assigned home region, travel expenses are paid by Foss. The Captain has primary responsibility and authority for executing vessel assignments, including planning safe and efficient vessel and crew operations, implementing operating plans cost-effectively, and evaluating and reporting results. The Captain ensures compliance with the Foss Safety Management System Manual and provides personnel with the information and direction needed to support safety, environmental protection, and quality service. The role also oversees navigation, drills, training, maintenance, and inspections; reports equipment failures and other incidents; and holds crew accountable for maritime law, company policies, and performance. The position requires the ability to work weekends, holidays, and nights, and to withstand exposure to varying weather and sea conditions. Pay after fully checking off is $21.52 per hour straight time, $32.28 per hour overtime, and $43.04 per hour at premium rates. Deck officers are paid on a 24-hour basis for a full day and 12 hours for a half day at applicable rates. Foss offers medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) program with an immediate 4% match, an Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, business travel assistance, and other voluntary benefits available for purchase.

Requirements

Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) or Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC).
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Must possess and maintain a National Master 500/1600 OC or NC license, National Master of Towing, STCW, Radar Endorsement, MMC, and TWIC.
Five years of experience as a Master on Ship Assist and Escort vessels.
Familiarity with multiple types of propulsion; knowledge of ASD vessels is required.
Work experience in the San Francisco Bay is required.
Thorough vessel-handling and navigational skills commensurate with operating assignments.
Working knowledge of propulsion, auxiliary, and deck machinery.
Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
Ability to withstand exposure to all weather conditions, including rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, and heavy seas.
Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Offshore towing experience preferred.
Experience driving conventional vessels desired.
Experience in Long Beach regions preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute vessel assignments and plan safe, efficient operations for the vessel and crew.
Implement the operating plan in a cost-effective manner and evaluate and report results.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, requirements, and documentation in the Foss Safety Management System Manual.
Provide vessel personnel with the information, instructions, and directions needed to meet safety, environmental protection, and quality-service objectives.
Ensure safe navigation of the vessel at all times.
Oversee vessel drills, training, maintenance, and inspections to ensure compliance with company, safety, and maritime standards.
Promptly and accurately report equipment failures, illnesses, incidents, accidents, and damages.
Hold crew accountable for compliance with maritime law and company policies and procedures, and for individual performance and productivity.
Supervise the operation of the vessel, its cargo, and crew economically.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
Life insurance equal to two times annual base salary.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k) program with a 4% match, vested immediately.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Business travel assistance program.
Other voluntary benefits available for purchase via payroll deduction at group rates.
Other benefits as required by law.
Travel expenses paid when working outside the assigned home region.