Port Captain - KOM

Kirby Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Corporation is seeking a Port Captain to oversee day-to-day vessel operations and act as a shore-side representative for a fleet of vessels. The role ensures compliance with company policies and customer requirements and coordinates repairs for navigational equipment.

Responsibilities include approving vessel purchases, participating in incident response, conducting performance reviews, and leading safety communications for the fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience required.
• PIC Endorsement or 1600 Ton Master License required; Tank Barge Operations experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years industry experience in maritime operations and crew management.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day vessel operations.
• Oversees material condition of the fleet.
• Conducts routine and non-routine inspections of vessels.
• Acts as shore-side representative for a fleet of vessels.
• Implements Company policies and procedures.
• Ensures vessel personnel operate according to regulations, procedures, and Customer requirements.
• Oversees vessel crew assignments.
• Performs boat visits to monitor safety standards and appearance.
• Coordinates repair work for navigational equipment.
• Approves vessel purchases and requisitions.
• Participates in incident and emergency response including post-incident testing.
• Reviews vessel employee performance and conducts annual captains' reviews.
• Develops safety messages and lessons learned for fleet distribution.
• Tracks document expirations and vessel inspections; participates in audits and HSQE activities.
• Attends industry/customer meetings and addresses operational issues as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

PIC Endorsement

1600 Ton Master License

Job description

Overview

The essential duties of the Port Captain position include overseeing day-to-day vessel operations, conducting inspections, and acting as a shore-side representative for a fleet of vessels. Responsibilities also involve ensuring compliance with company policies, regulations, and customer requirements, as well as coordinating repair work for navigational equipment. The role includes approving vessel purchases and requisitions, participating in incident and emergency response, and cultivating customer relations. Additionally, the Port Captain conducts performance reviews, develops safety messages, and tracks document expiration and inspections. They also participate in audits, training, incident investigations, and budget monitoring, while attending industry/customer meetings and addressing operational issues as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day vessel operations.


• Oversees material condition of the fleet.


• Conducts routine and non-routine inspections of vessels.


• Acts as shore-side representative for a fleet of vessels.


• Implements Company policies and procedures.


• Ensures vessel personnel operate according to regulations, procedures, and Customer requirements.


• Oversees vessel crew assignments.


• Performs boat visits to monitor safety standards and monitor "appearance."


• Transfer Audits


• Vessel Safety Audits


• Work Place Safety Observations


• Job Hazard Analysis


• Coordinates repair work for all navigational equipment aboard vessels.


• Radar, Radios, AIS, GPS, GMDSS, BNWAS, SSAS


• Approves vessel purchases and/or places vessel purchases.


• Approves requisitions pertaining to vessel operations for payment.


• Actively participates in incident and emergency response including coordinating and/or conducting post-incident drug and alcohol testing.


• Approves new vessel pilot house employees.


• Participates in on-call duty rotation.


• Cultivates customer relations.


• Reviews and recommends vessel employee promotions.


• Reviews annual performance review of vessel crew completed by Captains.


• Conducts Captains’ performance reviews annually.


• Develops safety messages to fleet as required.


• Develops “Lessons Learned” for fleet distribution when required.


• Tracks expiration of all pertinent documents for vessels and barges and coordinates ABS/USCG inspections


• Participates in SIRE audits.


• Participates in vessel personnel training and HSQE System.


• Conducts incident investigations and develops corrective actions.


• Monitors budget versus actual vessel expenditures


• Attends industry/customer meetings as needed.


• Counsels Vessel Captains (crew, budget, and operational issues)


• Special projects as required.

Qualifications

Special Education, Training, Degree or License Required:

Experience with Tank Barge Operations including cargo handling preferred; PIC Endorsement or 1600 Ton Master License or Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred, minimum 5 years Industry experience.