Port Captain: Vessel Ops & Dredging Lead

US Army Corps of Engineers; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District is seeking a Port Captain to supervise all vessel masters, manage performance standards, hiring, and disciplinary actions. You will understand dredging and vessel mechanical systems, schedule floating plant crews to maximize production, and coordinate shipyard activities with inspections.

You will also compile annual budget recommendations and work with district project managers, customers, and representatives to secure work while ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and supervising personnel
• Knowledge of dredging principles and vessel machinery
• Ability to schedule floating plant crews and manage overtime
• Ability to coordinate shipyard activities and inspections
• Experience preparing and submitting budget recommendations

Responsibilities

• Serve as Port Captain: Technical and Administrative Supervisor for all Wilmington District vessel masters; oversee performance standards, discussions, hiring, and disciplinary actions.
• Understand dredging and vessel mechanical systems.
• Schedule employees on all floating plant to maximize production, minimize downtime, and reduce overtime.
• Coordinate shipyard activities and schedules; provide oversight and periodic inspections.
• Compile and submit annual recommendations for budgets, repairs, replacements, and overhauls to keep vessels operating.
• Evaluate procedures and dredge reports to propose efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with other Corps District project managers, customers, and representatives to obtain work.

Skills

Leadership

Dredging knowledge

Scheduling

Budgeting

Inspection

Stakeholder comms

Job description

The US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District is seeking a Port Captain to supervise all vessel masters, manage performance standards, hiring, and disciplinary actions. You will understand dredging and vessel mechanical systems, schedule floating plant crews to maximize production, and coordinate shipyard activities with inspections.

You will also compile annual budget recommendations and work with district project managers, customers, and representatives to secure work while ensuring