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Inland Port Captain

Centerline Logistics, Channelview, TX, United States


Overview
Directly supervise, hire, train and evaluate marine personnel that work among the Gulf Inland Waters. Conduct Tug Inspections, attend SIRE inspections, and conduct evaluations and navigation audits of Deck Officers via direct observations on board. Develop marine operations and cost control programs for vessels. Assist in new project development, interfacing with customers, etc. Assist in vessel scheduling of personnel as required. Produce weekly Operations reports.

Responsibilities

Supervise Captains, Mates, and Deck Crews

Conduct Management Vessel Inspections on repair and maintenance standards and procedures

Ensuring that vessels are SIRE ready at all times

Assist in scheduling of SIRE’s, and SIRE inspections

Perform incident investigations

Manage compliance with Company safety program

Prompt and correct response to operating situations

Recruitment, performance reviews and auditing of marine personnel

Develop and administer operating & cost control procedures on Company vessels

Perform inspections of vessels on repair & maintenance standards and procedures

Assist in new project development

Interface with customers on an ongoing basis

Operate company vessels as Captain if directed by President, Vice President, Director of Marine Operations, or General Manager

Accident & Spill Free Operations

Training, professional skill development of marine personnel

Safety record of vessels and crew

Development of company operating procedures and acceptance by Vetters

Perform in the company Spill Management team as assigned

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience as Master on Inland towing vessels, pushing barges on the ICWW from Corpus Christ TX to Pascagoula MS. Western Rivers including LMR, Illinois, Ohio or equivalent military experience.

Four (4) year college education in Maritime or related studies or equivalent experience.

Valid US Coast Guard Masters of Towing for Inland and Western Rivers. Or at least a 200 ton Near Coastal Master with Master Western Rivers and a tow endorsement.

Minimum of two years shoreside vessel management

Dangerous Liquids barge PIC endorsement strongly preferred

500T Minimum Master of Towing preferred

Extensive knowledge of the tugboat and oil transportation industry

Must be thoroughly familiar with tank barge, ship and terminal/refinery operations

Knowledge of tug and barge maintenance systems and equipment

Complete a 24 hour HAZWOPER course (including Incident Command System) training within 6 months of being hired

First Aid/CPR training

STCW Certification preferred

Valid State Driver’s license

Ability to get along with office staff and vessel crew members

Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications

Able and willing to travel to the out ports

Ability to work with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment

Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions

Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance

Proficient using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Job Condition and Environment

Capable of making decisions and giving directions to facilitate safe and prompt service delivery.

Must be physically fit enough to board barges and tugs at sea and in port.

Frequently required to board tugs, barges, and ships, at dock or at anchor in all weather conditions and at all hours.

Expected Hours of Work

Normal office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Take communications 24 hours a day, including weekends concerning changes in schedules and conditions, operational concerns, and in response to incidents.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

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