Port Captain

About the role

Supervision: 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.

Compliance: 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.

Administrative: 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.

Skills

• Technical: Strong maritime background with thorough understanding of day-to-day vessel operations, limits, capabilities, internal and external factors influencing them; understanding of individual roles, interactions and responsibilities of crewmembers.
• Legal: Ability to interpret, administer and ensure compliance with government regulations related to vessel manning, construction, maintenance & repair, safety, training, navigation, work rules, emergency response, licensing and towing operations.
• Financial: Basic cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning; good organizational and planning skills essential.
• Communications: Strong written and oral skills to draft business letters, develop reports, present oral presentations, create policies & procedures and write repair specifications.
• Customer Relations: Good interpersonal skills to work with customers, peers, superiors, subordinates, competitors and the public; strong appreciation for customer needs as a specialty service provider.
• Human Relations: Team player willing to exercise authority when required; coach‑type management style; strong decision‑making and problem‑solving; good negotiating skills with regulators, customers, vendors and labor unions.
• Personal Traits: Flexible, receptive to change; able to deviate from routines on short notice; prioritize tasks to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality; delegate effectively; accurate; dedicated and loyal.
• Sensory: Reasonable sensory skills (color vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination, hearing) to maintain USCG license; proficient in English.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication with dispatchers and all levels; work under stress; provide strong supervision in emergencies; participate in labor union, customer and vendor negotiations; direct supervision of other managers and subordinates; work closely with customers, peers, competitors, government officials and vendors; team building and motivation; handle sensitive/confidential information; coordinate with other departments.
• Equipment: Telephones, calculators, computers, copiers, fax machines, radios, navigation equipment (radar, GPS, autopilot); proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and applicable enterprise platforms.
• Extensive knowledge of offshore towing operations and harbor ship assist work.
• 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.
• Ability to provide functional direction to Deck Officers in charge of company vessels.
• Provide direction to Customer Service Representatives in the scheduling of vessel crews.
• Ability to coordinate 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.
• Ability to gain 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.
• Ability 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university (preference for maritime academy) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years as a tugboat captain or shoreside management experience; ocean towing preferred.
• Valid USCG Masters License or Mates License at a minimum.

Pay

Pay for this position will be between $119,962 and $179,943 annually, with final compensation determined by the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and overall qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan (ICP); the target bonus is 20% of base salary, subject to company and individual performance and per company policy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and 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 available for purchase via payroll deduction at group rates.
• Vacation: 15 days per year with a maximum accrual of 200 hours; accrued vacation