Port Captain

Patriot Contract Services • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Patriot Maritime is a leading maritime contractor to the U.S. Government providing ship management services to MARAD, the Military Sealift Command (MSC), and commercial tanker vessels. ( www.patriotships.com ) Offices are located in Concord, CA and Houston, TX. Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Port Captain has shore-based responsibility for ensuring the effective operations of assigned vessels.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Holds or is eligible for a SECRET security clearance
• A minimum of five years of commercial /government Port Captain’s experience; or
• A minimum of five years of seagoing experience as a ship’s Master or Chief Mate on a USCG unlimited license; or
• A combination of a bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation and at least three years of documented sailing experience on a USCG unlimited license; or
• Equivalent experience acceptable to the Executive Committee
• Computer literate
• Able to embark and disembark large, high-freeboard vessels via a pilot ladder and/or gangway

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of tasks relating to the safe and efficient operation of the vessels under Patriot’s management.
• Troubleshoots and problem solves as needed for safe and efficient operations of vessels.
• Assists in the identification of Senior Officers to fill vacant positions.
• Member of the Human Resources Committee
• Assists with the implementation of labor Memoranda of Understanding in new contracts.
• Assists Program Managers in ensuring that vessels are operated in accordance with the contracts Patriot has with its customers.
• Assists Program and Contract Managers in the management of Deck Department functions aboard PCS vessels.
• Maintains contact with vessel Masters/OICs/CMs
• Assists in Labor Relations and Crewing processes.
• Works with the training schools and with government training organizations to improve the efficiency of the training processes.
• Assists Payroll, Purchasing, and Claims personnel with vessel specific questions.
• Assists in the business development process.
• Reviews RFP requirements as they relate to labor:
• Assists with overtime assumptions and labor cost verifications
• Assists in preparing and reviewing proposals for new or renewing contracts.
• Assists in the formulation and negotiation process for new labor contracts and memoranda of understanding
• Member of the Incident Response Team
• Assists with EMBARC/SASH related investigations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level