Dredge Port Captain

Curtin Maritime • Long Beach, CA

6d • Remote

About The Position

The Port Captain will work directly with the Marine Transportation team on the oversight and management of all vessel related activities and overall operations. This position is responsible for managing vessel crews in collaboration with other Marine Transportation personnel. Curtin Maritime is a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

Requirements

• Greater than 5 years of experience sailing as a Master or Mate. Graduation from a Maritime Academy as a licensed officer can substitute 2 years of this requirement.
• TWIC Card or ability to obtain one
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Ability to prioritize requests efficiently
• Strong communication skills
• Multitasking
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Ability to use stairs on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

• Dredge Experience Preferred
• minimum 10 years sailing as tugboat captain with experience in ocean towing and/or salvage.
• experience conducting marine related projects in a critical role.
• ISM knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversight management of all vessel-related activities and operations
• Act as project manager from bid award to completion on Marine Transportation jobs working with customers, crews, agents, vendors, etc. This includes creating voyage plans, project submittals, ENOA/D’s, etc.
• Know and understand the overall status of the fleet at all times; the “who, what, where, when, how, why” of the vessels
• Develop an intimate knowledge of our equipment and operations for quality control purposes and to serve as a resource for crews and other Curtin staff.
• Respond to operational “fire drills”
• Create and maintain project scheduling for short- and long-term projects
• Manage all vessel crews
• Strategically create crew schedules for projects accounting for individuals’ strengths/weaknesses to turn out well rounded crews for all operations, in compliance with USCG COI’s.
• Assist in the tracking of credentials and mentor crews on licensing and career path.
• Conduct performance evaluations for crew.
• Maintain fleetwide compliance with regulatory bodies, Curtin’s SMS, and Curtin standards.
• Assist HSSE Department in the maintenance and compliance of shipboard equipment including fire systems, extinguishers, pyrotechnics, lifesaving equipment, etc.
• Assist Engineering and HSSE Department with the maintenance and compliance of all vessel certificates, loadlines, COI’s etc.
• Assist HSSE Department with vessel audits and creation and completion of corrective actions.
• Support and participate in the development and implementation of company training programs
• Assist in the drafting and development of content for training programs
• Participate in and lead training seminars
• Maintain Vessel Management System, Helm Connect
• Ensure crew participation and accuracy in submittits to VMS
• Maintain accurate and relevant templates.
• Review/approve requisitions relating to the fleet
• Assist in recruiting and hiring of crews
• Review resumes and participate in interviews
• Assist in onboarding process, ensuring PPE issued as needed.
• Able to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time
• Projects may require remote operations for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• AD&D/Life Insurance
• 401k (with company match)
• Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employees and dependents and choose to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed