Captain

Hornblower Corp; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp is seeking a Captain responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and overall condition of the vessel, and the safety of all aboard. The captain is the onboard manager and supervisor of the vessel crew, directing day-to-day activities and ensuring compliance with company policies and USCG regulations.

You will oversee crew training, maintain accurate records, conduct safety drills, document maintenance, and ensure proper manning and passenger counts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 100-TON Inland Master license or higher.
• TWIC, First Aid/CPR are required.
• Marine Radio Operator Permit is required.
• Detail oriented with strong situational awareness.
• Strong radar and navigation skills.
• Strong focus on safety and teamwork.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to listen effectively, assess situations, and propose solutions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.

Responsibilities

• The captain is the onboard manager and representative.
• Oversee safe and efficient vessel operation and navigation in all weather.
• Ensure proper manning per COI and accurate passenger counts.
• Train crew and enforce USCG, Federal, State laws and company policies.
• Immediately report accidents or incidents using approved forms.
• Maintain vessel appearance and cleanliness.
• Perform preventative maintenance on systems (engine, electrical, etc).
• Conduct periodic engine room inspections while underway.
• Document maintenance in Wheel-House Software.
• Follow Security Plan and conduct security drills; log results.
• Lead daily job briefings and log them.
• Ensure compliance with Coast Guard rules and emergency plans.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education

100-TON Master Inland or above License

TWIC

First Aid/CPR

Marine Radio Operator Permit

Detail Oriented / situational awareness

Strong Radar / Navigation skills

Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills

Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

Position Summary:

The captain is responsible for the saft operation, maintenance, and overall condition of the vessel and the safety of all aboard. The captain is the supervisor of the vessel crew. The captain directs the crew on a day-to-day basis and must meet and maintain the minimum qualification requirements of the company and all regulatory agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The captain is the company’s onboard manager and representative.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and navigation, in all weather conditions, of the vessel as well as the safety of all people on board.
• Ensure that the vessel is properly manned in accordance with the vessel’s COI and that accurate passenger counts are conducted and recorded.
• Responsible for the training of the vessel crew and adherence to all applicable United States Coast Guard, Federal and State laws, including Company policies and procedures. Evaluate the capabilities and performance of each crew member, and keep the Operations Manager informed.
• Responsible to immediately reporting any accident, incident, or unusual occurrence, by the quickest available means, to the appropriate manager. The captain must also ensure that the company’s Accident/Incident/Unusual Occurrence forms and/or USCG Form 2692is filled out in an accurate, clear, concise, complete, and timely manner.
• Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel.
• Performing specified preventative maintenance, including but not limited to gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), fire suppression, communications, and navigation.
• Ensure periodic engine room inspections are conducted while underway.
• Document and report maintenance activities and deficiencies in the company’s Wheel-House Software.
• Must be conversant with the vessels Security Plan to ensure that security drills are conducted and recorded as required by company policy and logged in a timely manner.
• Conduct Safety Drills as required by USCG regulations and as may be outlined by Company Policy.
• Responsible for conducting daily job briefings at the beginning and end of the shift. The completion of the job briefing must be acknowledged and logged in the vessel’s logbook.
• Responsible for the conduct of all crew to ensure that all company policies are being adhered to.
• Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulations.
• Ensure strict compliance with Emergency Response Plan.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum 100-TON Master Inland or above License
• TWIC, First Aid/CPR.
• Marine Radio Operator Permit
• Detail Oriented / situational awareness
• Strong Radar / Navigation skills
• Strong focus on safety and teamwork
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.