Foss Captain - Southern California

Foss Maritime•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Foss Maritime is seeking an experienced California Deck Officer for a full-time Captain position located in Southern California. This role involves a set schedule of 1 week on and 1 week off, with the flexibility to work on different vessels and in various Foss regions. Travel expenses will be paid when working outside the assigned home region. The Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel and its crew, ensuring compliance with all safety and maritime standards, and reporting any incidents or failures promptly.

Requirements

Valid US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) or Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC).
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
National Master 500/1600 OC or NC license.
National Master of Towing.
STCW.
Radar Endorsement.
5 years experience as a Master on Ship Assist and Escort vessels.
Familiarization with multiple types of propulsion: knowledge of ASD vessel required.
Work experience required in Long Beach region.
Thorough knowledge of vessel handling and navigational skills commensurate with operating assignments.
Working knowledge of propulsion, auxiliary and deck machinery.
Must be able to economically supervise all aspects of the operation of the vessel, its cargo and crew.
Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision.
Ability to withstand exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.).
Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night.
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Offshore towing experience preferred.
Experience driving Conventional vessels desired.
Experience in San Francisco Bay preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning the most efficient and safe operation of the vessel and its crew.
Implementing the operating plan in a cost-effective manner.
Evaluating and reporting the results of vessel operations.
Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, requirements and documentation in the Foss Safety Management System Manual (SMS).
Ensuring all personnel assigned to vessels are provided with information, instructions and directions necessary for meeting the program objectives of safety, environmental protection and quality service.
Ensuring safe navigation of the vessel at all times.
Overseeing vessel drills, training, maintenance, and inspections to ensure compliance with company, safety, and maritime standards.
Ensuring prompt and accurate reporting of all equipment failures, illnesses, incidents, accidents and damages.
Holding crew accountable for their adherence to maritime law, company policies and procedures, and their individual performance/productivity.

Benefits

Medical coverage for you and your family.
Dental coverage for you and your family.
Vision coverage for you and your family.
Life insurance equal to two times annual base salary.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Long term disability insurance.
401k program with a 4% match, vested immediately.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Business travel assistance program.
Other voluntary benefits are available for purchase via payroll deduction at group rates.
All other benefits as required by law.