Port Captain

Genesis Energy, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Marine in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced Captain to oversee inland and offshore fleet operations along major waterways.

The role requires extensive leadership, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation, with travel to multiple ports and coordination of tugs, pilots, and crew care.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 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 license.
• TWIC Card.
• Personal Radio License.
• Radar Observer.
• QI Training.
• Incident Investigation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory

Radar Observer

Incident Investigation

QI Training

Education

High School or GED

Master of Towing Vessels

Tools

TWIC Card

Personal Radio License

Radar Observer

Job description

Genesis Marine is safe, reliable and efficient with the right equipment for the industry's marine transportation needs. We primarily serve refineries and storage terminals along the Gulf Coast, East Coast, Canada, Great Lakes, Intracoastal Canal and western river systems of the United States, including the Red, Ouachita and Mississippi Rivers on which Genesis has significant existing terminals.Genesis Marine owns and operates two fleets, inland and offshore, including approximately 130 vessels. Our state-of-the-art barges coupled with the best liquid cargo mariners make us the safest, most efficient carrier of inland, hot-oil cargoes. Our inland fleet consists of approximately 82 barges and 33 push-boats and our offshore fleet consists of nine boats and nine barges and one ocean going tanker. We have a total design capacity of 2.3 mmbbl for Inland Marine Operations, 0.9 mmbbl for Offshore Marine Operations and 0.3 mmbbl for the M/T American Phoenix (ocean-going tanker).We provide a safe and competitive service, adhering to strict operating procedures which are designed to not only meet, but also exceed customer & regulatory requirements.

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

Genesis Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact Genesis Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].