Inland Port Captain

Centerline Logistics Corporation•Channelview, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves directly supervising, hiring, training, and evaluating marine personnel operating in the Gulf Inland Waters. Key responsibilities include conducting Tug Inspections, attending SIRE inspections, and performing evaluations and navigation audits of Deck Officers through direct observations on board. The role also entails developing marine operations and cost control programs for vessels, assisting in new project development, and interfacing with customers. Additionally, the Inland Port Captain will assist in vessel scheduling of personnel as required and produce weekly Operations reports. Centerline Logistics is a prominent provider of marine transportation services across the United States, including the West Coast (Alaska and Hawaii), East Coast (Puerto Rico), Gulf Coast, and the Mississippi River System. The company specializes in the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, general cargo transportation, and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics serves as the parent company for eight marine services businesses and a bulk liquids terminal business, providing essential accounting, administrative, human resources, safety, environmental, and other support services to its subsidiaries.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience as Master on Inland towing vessels, pushing barges on the ICWW from Corpus Christ TX to Pascagoula MS. Western Rivers including LMR, Illinois, Ohio or equivalent military experience.
Four (4) year college education in Maritime or related studies or equivalent experience.
Valid US Coast Guard Masters of Towing for Inland and Western Rivers. Or at least a 200 ton Near Coastal Master with Master Western Rivers and a tow endorsement.
Minimum of two years shoreside vessel management
Extensive knowledge of the tugboat and oil transportation industry
Must be thoroughly familiar with tank barge, ship and terminal/refinery operations
Knowledge of tug and barge maintenance systems and equipment
Complete a 24 hour HAZWOPER course (including Incident Command System) training within 6 months of being hired
First Aid/CPR training
Valid State Driver’s license
Ability to get along with office staff and vessel crew members
Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications
Able and willing to travel to the out ports
Ability to work with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment
Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions
Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance
Proficient using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Dangerous Liquids barge PIC endorsement strongly preferred
500T Minimum Master of Towing preferred
STCW Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise Captains, Mates, and Deck Crews
Conduct Management Vessel Inspections on repair and maintenance standards and procedures
Ensuring that vessels are SIRE ready at all times
Assist in scheduling of SIRE’s, and SIRE inspections
Perform incident investigations
Manage compliance with Company safety program
Prompt and correct response to operating situations
Recruitment, performance reviews and auditing of marine personnel
Develop and administer operating & cost control procedures on Company vessels
Perform inspections of vessels on repair & maintenance standards and procedures
Assist in new project development
Interface with customers on an ongoing basis
Operate company vessels as Captain if directed by President, Vice President, Director of Marine Operations, or General Manager
Accident & Spill Free Operations
Training, professional skill development of marine personnel
Safety record of vessels and crew
Development of company operating procedures and acceptance by Vetters
Perform in the company Spill Management team as assigned
Perform other related duties as assigned