Port Captain: Maritime Fleet Lead & Safety Champion

Genesis Energy, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Marine in Houston seeks an experienced management professional to ensure vessels are crewed, operated and maintained in line with regulatory standards and customer expectations. You will oversee safety systems and regulatory training across the fleet, while guiding budgets and incident investigations.

In this role you will supervise both licensed and unlicensed personnel, manage crew development, coordinate tugs and pilots, and ensure navigational standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the maritime industry.
• Minimum 5 years as a Captain.
• Must live in or within 50 miles of Houston area.
• Supervisory skills and crew leadership required.
• Master of Towing Vessels certification.
• TWIC Card and Personal Radio License required.
• Radar Observer certification.
• QI Training and incident investigation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vessels are crewed, operated and maintained per regulations.
• Enforce Safety Management System for safe fleet operation.
• Ensure regulatory training compliance for vessel personnel.
• Assist in development and adherence of operational budgets.
• Investigate vessel damage, spills, and injuries.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Review and verify orders before transit and loading.
• Review load plans as needed and coordinate with teams.
• Supervise licensed and unlicensed crew development.
• Oversee navigational standards and vessel inspections.
• Coordinate tugs, pilots and crew care as necessary.
• Provide technical expertise for field operations.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Maritime leadership

Crew management

Master of Towing Vessels

TWIC Card

Personal Radio License

Radar Observer

Incident Investigation

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Radar Observer

Personal Radio License

Job description

Genesis Marine in Houston seeks an experienced management professional to ensure vessels are crewed, operated and maintained in line with regulatory standards and customer expectations. You will oversee safety systems and regulatory training across the fleet, while guiding budgets and incident investigations.

In this role you will supervise both licensed and unlicensed personnel, manage crew development, coordinate tugs and pilots, and ensure navigational standards are met.