Port Captain - KOM

Kirby Corporation•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Port Captain position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a fleet of vessels, acting as a shore-side representative. This role involves ensuring compliance with company policies, regulations, and customer requirements, as well as coordinating repairs for navigational equipment. The Port Captain approves vessel purchases and requisitions, participates in incident and emergency response, and manages customer relations. Additionally, the role includes conducting performance reviews, developing safety messages, tracking document expirations and inspections, participating in audits and investigations, and monitoring budgets. The Port Captain also attends industry meetings and addresses operational issues.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years Industry experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Tank Barge Operations including cargo handling preferred
PIC Endorsement or 1600 Ton Master License or Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees day-to-day vessel operations.
Oversees material condition of the fleet.
Conducts routine and non-routine inspections of vessels.
Acts as shore-side representative for a fleet of vessels.
Implements Company policies and procedures.
Ensures vessel personnel operate according to regulations, procedures, and Customer requirements.
Oversees vessel crew assignments.
Performs boat visits to monitor safety standards and monitor "appearance."
Transfer Audits
Vessel Safety Audits
Work Place Safety Observations
Job Hazard Analysis
Coordinates repair work for all navigational equipment aboard vessels. Radar, Radios, AIS, GPS, GMDSS, BNWAS, SSAS
Approves vessel purchases and/or places vessel purchases.
Approves requisitions pertaining to vessel operations for payment.
Actively participates in incident and emergency response including coordinating and/or conducting post-incident drug and alcohol testing.
Approves new vessel pilot house employees.
Participates in on-call duty rotation.
Cultivates customer relations.
Reviews and recommends vessel employee promotions.
Reviews annual performance review of vessel crew completed by Captains.
Conducts Captains’ performance reviews annually.
Develops safety messages to fleet as required.
Develops “Lessons Learned” for fleet distribution when required.
Tracks expiration of all pertinent documents for vessels and barges and coordinates ABS/USCG inspections
Participates in SIRE audits.
Participates in vessel personnel training and HSQE System.
Conducts incident investigations and develops corrective actions.
Monitors budget versus actual vessel expenditures
Attends industry/customer meetings as needed.
Counsels Vessel Captains (crew, budget, and operational issues)
Special projects as required.