DECK CAPTAIN- Texas Coastal Production
About The Position
Encore Dredging Partners, LLC is seeking an experienced Deck Captain to lead, manage, and support the crew on production dredging work in the Texas Coastal region. The role is responsible for keeping the dredge, crew, and equipment operating safely and efficiently on both shifts, and for stepping in for the captain when needed. The employee is expected to uphold Encore’s Injury-Free Work Environment commitment and help ensure team members work safely. The position is salaried and exempt, with weekly pay paid one week in arrears. The typical schedule consists of 12-hour days, with hours varying according to operational requirements, and a typical rotation of 14 days on and 7 days off. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Applications must include dredge experience, detailed work history, job responsibilities, and accurate employment dates.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of Deck Captain experience.
- Strong safety and mechanical skills.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements outlined in the Functional Job Description.
- Must pass pre-employment drug testing and fit testing, and random drug and alcohol testing.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Application must include dredge experience, detailed work history, job responsibilities, and accurate employment dates.
Nice To Haves
- Production dredging experience.
- Experience on Texas coastal dredging projects.
- NCCCO certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead and model safe work practices to support an injury-free workplace.
- Follow safety rules, regulations, and company policies and procedures.
- Work safely around machinery, instruct others in proper equipment use, and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Ensure team members have a safe work environment and understand safe work practices and policies.
- Serve as safety director for the crew and be responsible for crew and equipment safety.
- Review equipment, deficiency, maintenance, and leverman logs daily; conduct follow-up inspections and record results in appropriate safety inspection forms and maintenance logs.
- Supervise dredge, crew, and equipment performance to achieve maximum efficiency on both shifts.
- Assist in planning and safely executing moves under the captain’s supervision.
- Assume the captain’s duties in the captain’s absence.
- Assist the captain and chief with planning and overseeing repairs and maintenance.
- Work with the chief, captain, and equipment manager to complete repairs and maintenance properly and efficiently.
- Assist with inventory, ordering supplies and spare parts, and equipment housekeeping.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the dredge captain.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
