Foss Trainee Captain - Northern California

Foss Maritime Company LLC•Richmond, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Foss Maritime is seeking a California Trainee Deck Officer for a full-time Trainee Captain position in Northern California. The role guarantees 14 workdays per calendar month and follows a set schedule of one week on/off or two weeks on/off. The position is not assigned to a particular vessel and offers training on different Foss vessels and in different Foss regions located in California. When working outside the assigned home region, Foss pays travel expenses. The Trainee Captain is responsible for the safe and effective execution of vessel assignments, including planning vessel and crew operations, implementing operating plans cost-effectively, and evaluating and reporting results. The role ensures compliance with the Foss Safety Management System, maritime requirements, and company policies, while providing personnel with the information and direction needed to support safety, environmental protection, and quality service. The position requires safe vessel navigation and oversight of drills, training, maintenance, and inspections. Captains must ensure prompt and accurate reporting of equipment failures, illnesses, incidents, accidents, and damage, and hold crew members accountable for following maritime law and company procedures.

Requirements

Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) or Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC).
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Must possess and maintain a National Master 200 OC or NC license, National Master of Towing, STCW, Radar Endorsement, MMC, and TWIC.
2–3 years of experience as a Mate on Ship Assist and Escort vessels.
Knowledge of ASD vessels is required.
Thorough knowledge of vessel handling and navigational skills commensurate with operating assignments.
Working knowledge of propulsion, auxiliary, and deck machinery.
Ability to economically supervise all aspects of vessel, cargo, and crew operations.
Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
Ability to withstand exposure to all weather conditions, including rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, and heavy seas.
Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Offshore towing experience.
Experience driving conventional vessels.
Work experience in either the San Francisco Bay or Long Beach region.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute vessel assignments, including efficient and safe operations of the vessel and crew.
Implement operating plans cost-effectively and evaluate and report operational results.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, requirements, and documentation in the Foss Safety Management System Manual.
Provide vessel personnel with the information, instructions, and direction needed to meet safety, environmental protection, and service objectives.
Ensure safe navigation of the vessel at all times.
Oversee vessel drills, training, maintenance, and inspections to ensure compliance with company, safety, and maritime standards.
Promptly and accurately report equipment failures, illnesses, incidents, accidents, and damages.
Hold crew accountable for adherence to maritime law, company policies and procedures, and individual performance and productivity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
Life insurance equal to two times annual base salary.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k) program with a 4% match, vested immediately.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Business travel assistance program.
Other voluntary benefits available for purchase via payroll deduction at group rates.
Other benefits as required by law.
Travel expenses paid when working outside the assigned home region.