Port Captain

Foss Maritime Company LLC•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Foss Maritime is a leading maritime company with a rich legacy and a forward-thinking approach to innovation. We are seeking a Port Captain to supervise and direct all offshore marine employees, interface with customers and regulatory officials, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations. This role involves hiring, crewing, training, performance management, and overseeing vessel operations, including special projects and salvage operations. The Port Captain will also manage budgets, prepare operational plans, and ensure compliance with safety and maintenance programs. This is a leadership position focused on achieving company core values, mission, and safety vision.

Requirements

Must have a strong maritime background with a thorough understanding of the day-to-day operations of vessels, their limits, their capabilities and both internal characteristics and external factors influencing them.
Must also understand the individual roles, interactions and responsibilities of crewmembers manning the vessels.
Ability to interpret, administer and insure compliance with government regulations related to vessel manning, construction, maintenance & repair, safety, training, navigation, work rules, emergency response, licensing and towing operations.
Should understand at a minimum, basic cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes to effectively manage multiple budgets on a routine basis.
Good organizational and planning skills are essential.
Must possess strong written and oral communicative skills to draft business letters, develop reports, present oral presentations, create policies & procedures and write repair specifications.
Should have good interpersonal skills to work well with customers, peers, superiors, subordinates, competitors and the general public.
Should also have a strong appreciation for and be sensitive to the needs of our customers recognizing that the Company is a specialty service provider.
Must be a team player but at the same time be willing to exercise authority when required.
A coach-type management style is most effective.
Strong decision making and problem solving abilities are a must.
Should have good negotiating skills to deal with regulators, customers, vendors and labor unions.
Must be flexible and receptive to change.
Must have ability to deviate from established routines on short notice and be able to recognize the level of importance of new assignments.
Must be able to prioritize tasks accordingly to meet deadlines without sacrificing operational quality.
Must be able to delegate effectively.
Must be accurate in completion of assignments.
Must be dedicated and loyal.
Must have reasonable sensory skills in order to maintain USCG license including color vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination and hearing; and be proficient in the English language.
Ability to communicate effectively with dispatchers and all levels and personalities.
Must be able to work effectively under stress and provide strong supervision in emergency response situations.
Participates in negotiations with labor unions, customers and vendors.
Should have good team building skills and ability to motivate others.
Must effectively process sensitive and confidential information.
Regularly coordinates activities with members of other departments.
Proficient in computer skills and software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and all applicable enterprise business platforms.
Must have extensive knowledge of offshore towing operations and harbor ship assist work.
Must have experience working on twin screw and tractor tugs.
Planning and forecasting skills relative to business trends, vessel management, and cost projections.
Ability to demonstrate high ethical standards of honesty and integrity to lead by example.
Ability to delegate and empower employees to achieve business goals and operational standards.
Knowledge of business management principles and practices.
Knowledge of repair and replacement costs essential to effective cost control.
Knowledge of labor law, contract negotiation, and implementation of labor contracts.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preference given to those from a maritime academy, is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have five years as a tugboat captain or shoreside management experience.
Ocean towing is preferred.
Must possess a valid USCG Masters License or Mates License at a minimum.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to those from a maritime academy.
Ocean towing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs and supervises all offshore marine employees.
Interfaces with customers, marine & shoreside employees, vendors, pilots, and regulatory officials.
Develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures.
Responsible for hiring, crewing, promotions, personnel placement.
Directs training as pertains to marine personnel.
Supervises responsibilities and performance of vessel personnel.
Audits vessel logs and approves overtime.
Assists with utilization and scheduling of tugs and barges in fleet.
Initiates appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action.
Supervises personnel involved in field projects including special shipments and salvage operations.
Responsible for vessel compliance with the pro-forma schedule, communication of schedule to appropriate parties.
Ensures compliance with company SOP's, regulatory, licensing, and training requirements.
Investigates and reports the causes and effects of marine incidents.
Ensures compliance of company safety policies, maintenance and training programs.
Conducts regular inspections of tugs and barges to ensure compliance with company SMS.
Complies with company Preventative Maintenance Program.
Complies with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations, including, but not limited to: USCG, EPA, ISM, ABS, OSHA and OSPR.
Prepares budgets and manages vessel's supply and crew costs.
Prepares Towing and/or Operations Plans for ISO compliance.
Supervises vessel modifications, rigging and supply.
Interprets and administers government regulations.
Assists in negotiation and implementation of labor contracts.
Effectively communicates regional goals and objectives.
Provides direction and leadership to achieve company Core Values, Mission and Safety Vision.
Processes employee evaluations in a timely manner.
Directs, motivates and develops employees for maximum performance.
Performs special duties and other projects as assigned.
Adheres to all company policies.
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
Be a leader for "SpeakUp", including encouraging peers and staff to exhibit a safe and ethical culture.
Responsible for all matters of employment including recruiting, training, development, promotion, discipline and termination.
Understands and complies with Foss' Affirmative Action Plan, EEO, Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and all other HR policies and procedures.
Provides direct supervision of other managers and subordinates on a day-to-day basis.
Works closely with customers, peers, competitors, government officials and vendors.
Provides functional direction to Deck Officers in charge of company vessels.
Provide direction to Customer Service Representatives in the scheduling of vessel crews.
Must be able to coordinate the efficient use of vessel and shoreside assets between geographic areas and activities.
Ability to assist in cost planning, reporting, and operational expenditures in the region.
Must be able to gain an intimate familiarity with company lines of business, reporting and monitoring of financial performance.
Ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations as they apply to the maritime business.
Must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies including, but not limited to, U.S. Coast Guard, ABS, OSHA, OSPR and other local, state and federal agencies.

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.
15 days of vacation a year with a maximum accrual of 200 hours.
Vacation vested and available for use after successfully completing six (6) months of service.
Nine (9) paid holidays.
Two (2) additional floating holidays available after six (6) months of service.
Ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave per year, up to a maximum of 1,040 hours.
Three (3) paid days off for bereavement in the immediate family.
Five (5) days off for bereavement if travel greater than 500 miles is required.
Tuition reimbursement.
All other benefits as required by state law.
Eligible to participate in our annual incentive compensation plan (ICP).
Target bonus will be 20% of base salary, subject to company and individual performance and per company policy.