Maritime Spill Response Operations Lead

Socket.dev; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) is seeking a highly motivated Response Manager based in Long Beach, California. The RM leads the Offshore Division and reports to the VP, Offshore Operations.

You will direct spill-response resources, ensure safety and compliance, and oversee training, vessel management, and contract execution. MSRC offers premier health care, a 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, and a commitment to employee development. Travel as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine or environmental discipline or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience.
• Advanced knowledge of oil spill response management.
• Ability to respond within two hours for an emergency.
• Strong communication across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned site and vessel resources, equipment, personnel, and contractors to ensure 24/7/365 readiness for spill or emergency response.
• Provide leadership to direct reports and Offshore employees by building operational excellence and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Direct the use of spill response resources during spill events, drills, and training with attention to safety, customer satisfaction, and budgets.
• Oversee FRV crew licensing, training and scheduling to ensure full crews at all times.
• Implement and support MSRC contracts, maintenance services, response support, and Vessels of Opportunity.
• Develop relationships with customers, agencies, STARs and other contractors, providing spill response subject matter expertise.
• Support and monitor the budget process for assigned sites.
• Foster training and development opportunities for employees within the span of control.
• Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Oil spill response management

Mariner vessel management

Communication across levels

Education

Bachelor's Degree in marine or environmental discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) is seeking a highly motivated Response Manager based in Long Beach, California. The RM leads the Offshore Division and reports to the VP, Offshore Operations.

You will direct spill-response resources, ensure safety and compliance, and oversee training, vessel management, and contract execution. MSRC offers premier health care, a 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, and a commitment to employee development. Travel as required by business needs.