Port Captain

Orion International; Oakland (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Orion International seeks a Port Captain to oversee shoreside management of vessel operations, ensuring safety compliance and acting as the primary liaison between vessel crews, customers, and regulatory agencies. The role handles scheduling, maintenance, and incident investigations for tugs and barges within the designated region.

Ideal candidates have a strong maritime background as a senior licensed officer with deep knowledge of regulations, towing operations, and safety protocols, paired

Formación

• Strong maritime background with vessel operations experience.
• Experience as a senior licensed officer or equivalent leadership role on ships.
• Knowledge of towing operations, maritime regulations, and safety protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee vessel operations and safety compliance for tug and barge activities.
• Manage crew hiring, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate scheduling and budgeting for operations and scheduling of crews.
• Investigate marine incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Interface with customers, pilots, and port officials for towing, docking and special projects.

Conocimientos

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Descripción del empleo

Port Captain is a shoreside management role responsible for overseeing vessel operations, ensuring safety compliance, managing crew performance, and acting as the primary liaison between vessel crews, customers, and regulatory agencies. They handle scheduling, maintenance, and incident investigations for tugs and barges within their designated region.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Safety: Supervises offshore marine employees and ensures compliance with company safety policies (SMS), regulatory requirements (USCG, EPA), and maintenance programs.
• Personnel Management: Manages hiring, crewing, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions for vessel crewmembers.
• Logistics & Scheduling: Coordinates tug and barge utilization, schedules crew, and ensures efficient operations to meet client demands.
• Incident Investigation: Investigates marine incidents, including vessel damage, personal injuries, and spills, and implements corrective actions.
• Customer & External Relations: Interfaces with customers, pilots, and port officials to manage towing, docking, and special projects.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Requires a strong maritime background with experience in vessel operations, usually as a senior licensed officer.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of maritime regulations, towing operations, and safety protocols.
• Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills for budgeting and scheduling