Dredge Port Captain

Curtin Maritime•Long Beach, CA

8d•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.

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.