Great Lakes Master Captain — Safe Sailing & Top Benefits

Grand-River-Navigation; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Grand River Navigation seeks a Great Lakes Master (Captain) to lead vessel operations on the Great Lakes. You will command safety, seaworthiness, and crew performance while ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient navigation across ports and locks.

This role requires top-tier leadership, strong communication, and deep knowledge of Great Lakes procedures. A competitive rewards package accompanies a long-term career with family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are required.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic maritime environment.
• Licenses/certifications listed in the requirements must be valid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain command and accountability for safe vessel operation.
• Ensure seaworthiness, safety, security, and readiness of vessel, equipment, cargo, and crew.
• Safely navigate the vessel through Great Lakes waterways and ports.
• Oversee all vessel operations and decision-making as Company representative onboard.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Lead and mentor crew while fostering safety and professionalism.
• Direct emergency response and critical operational decisions.
• Oversee voyage planning, risk assessment, and cargo operations.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

MMC (USCG)

Master of Self-Propelled Vessels (Unlimited)

First Class Pilot (Great Lakes)

Ship Security Officer

TWIC

Job description

Grand River Navigation seeks a Great Lakes Master (Captain) to lead vessel operations on the Great Lakes. You will command safety, seaworthiness, and crew performance while ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient navigation across ports and locks.

This role requires top-tier leadership, strong communication, and deep knowledge of Great Lakes procedures. A competitive rewards package accompanies a long-term career with family-oriented culture.