DECK CAPTAIN- Texas Coastal Production

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Dredging Partners, LLC in Port Lavaca, TX seeks an experienced Deck Captain to lead the dredge crew on production dredging projects along the Texas coast. You will oversee safety, plan moves, and supervise the crew and equipment to maintain continuous operations.

The role requires 3+ years of Deck Captain experience, strong safety and mechanical skills, and the ability to pass pre-employment screenings. This is a 14 days on / 7 days off rotation with weekly pay and exempt status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of Deck Captain experience.
• Strong safety and mechanical skills.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements.
• Must pass all pre-employment screening (drug test and fit test) and random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Upholds our commitment to an injury-free workplace by leading and modeling safe work practices
• Follows all safety rules, regulations, and company policies and procedures
• Works safely around machinery, instructs others in proper equipment use, and wears all required PPE
• Ensures team members have a safe work environment and understand safe work practices and policies
• Serves as safety director for the crew and is responsible for the safety of crew and equipment
• Reviews equipment, deficiency, maintenance, and leverman logs daily, performs follow-up inspections, and records results in the appropriate safety inspection forms and maintenance logs
• Supervises the performance of the dredge, crew, and equipment to achieve maximum efficiency on both shifts
• Assists in planning and safely executing all moves under the captain’s supervision
• Assumes the captain’s duties in the captain’s absence
• Assists the captain and chief with planning and overseeing repairs and maintenance
• Works directly with the chief, captain, and equipment manager to complete repairs and maintenance properly and efficiently
• Assists with inventory, ordering supplies and spare parts, and equipment housekeeping
• Performs other duties as assigned by the dredge captain

Skills

Deck Captain experience

Safety leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NCCCO Certification

Job description

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Full Time FIELD Port Lavaca, TX, US

At Encore, we value talent, experience, and commitment. We’re seeking an experienced Deck Captain to lead, manage, and support our crew on production dredging work in the Texas Coastal region.

This role calls for a reputable, proven leader who can keep the dredge, crew, and equipment running safely and efficiently on both shifts, and who can step in for the captain when needed. Every Encore employee is committed to maintaining an Injury-Free Work Environment (IFWE), so that every team member works safely and returns home to their family each day.

Applications must include your dredge experience, detailed work history, job responsibilities, and accurate employment dates. Applications without this information will not be considered.

Essential Functions (not all-inclusive):

• Upholds our commitment to an injury-free workplace by leading and modeling safe work practices
• Follows all safety rules, regulations, and company policies and procedures
• Works safely around machinery, instructs others in proper equipment use, and wears all required PPE
• Ensures team members have a safe work environment and understand safe work practices and policies
• Serves as safety director for the crew and is responsible for the safety of crew and equipment
• Reviews equipment, deficiency, maintenance, and leverman logs daily, performs follow-up inspections, and records results in the appropriate safety inspection forms and maintenance logs
• Supervises the performance of the dredge, crew, and equipment to achieve maximum efficiency on both shifts
• Assists in planning and safely executing all moves under the captain’s supervision
• Assumes the captain’s duties in the captain’s absence
• Assists the captain and chief with planning and overseeing repairs and maintenance
• Works directly with the chief, captain, and equipment manager to complete repairs and maintenance properly and efficiently
• Assists with inventory, ordering supplies and spare parts, and equipment housekeeping
• Performs other duties as assigned by the dredge captain

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of Deck Captain experience
• Strong safety and mechanical skills
• Ability to meet the physical requirements outlined in the Functional Job Description
• Must pass all pre-employment screening (drug test and fit test) and random drug and alcohol testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on Texas coastal dredging projects
• NCCCO Certified

Schedule and Compensation:

• Weekly pay, one week in arrears
• Typically 12-hour days; hours may vary with operational requirements
• FLSA salaried, exempt position
• Typical Rotation of 14 days on/7 days off

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

This is not a VISA sponsored position, must be authorized to work in the US.

Encore Dredging Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.