Port Captain

This is a management position responsible to ensure vessels are crewed, operated and maintained (as permitted by vessel crew) in accordance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and customer expectations.

Key Duties:

• May involve travel to multiple locations with extended stays away from the homeport.
• Enforce Genesis Marine’s Safety Management System for the operation of a safe and environmentally sound fleet.
• Ensure all vessel personnel comply with regulatory training requirements.
• Assist in the development and adherence of the operational budgets.
• Investigate vessel damage, product spills, and personal injuries.
• Ensure all proper documentation is completed accurately.
• Review orders that are dispatched for accuracy prior to transit and loading.
• Review load plans as needed.
• Supervise licensed and unlicensed personnel and crew management development.
• Responsible for Navigational Standards.
• Inspect vessels to ensure in good working condition.
• Arranges for coordination of assist tugs, pilots and crew care as necessary.
• Provide technical expertise for specialized jobs in the field.
• Port Captains will be assigned no more than 10 vessels.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• High School or GED
• Must live in or within 50 miles of Houston area
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the maritime industry. Minimum 5 years as a Captain.
• Supervisory skills
• Master of Towing Vessels
• TWIC Card
• Personal Radio License
• Radar Observer
• QI Training
• Incident Investigation