Port Captain

Position Summary:
The Port Captain at Curtin Maritime is a strategic leadership role within the Marine Transportation team, charged with the oversight and management of all vessel-related activities and operations. This position necessitates managing vessel crews, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and acting as a resource for crews and staff. Extensive experience in maritime operations, particularly towing and salvage, is preferred, along with robust project management competencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all vessel operations from bid award to project completion, collaborating with customers, crew, agents, and vendors to formulate voyage plans and project submittals.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the fleet's status to serve as a quality control expert and informational resource.
• Develop and manage short- and long-term project schedules and respond quickly to operational exigencies.
• Strategically create crew schedules with a keen understanding of individual skill sets to construct balanced teams in compliance with USCG COI’s.
• Collaborate with the HSSE Department to ensure compliance with shipboard equipment standards, vessel certificates, and audit procedures.
• Support the development and implementation of company training programs, delivering training sessions as necessary.
• Uphold the Vessel Management System, Helm Connect, ensuring crew engagement and template accuracy.
• Lead recruitment efforts, reviewing resumes, participating in interviews, and facilitating the onboarding process.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Master or Mate, with graduation from a Maritime Academy counting as 2 years.
• Preferred candidates will have at least 10 years of sailing experience as a tugboat captain with expertise in ocean towing and salvage.
• TWIC Card, a valid driver's license, and knowledge of ISM are essential.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and adeptness in multitasking under deadline pressures are required.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is required to communicate effectively, both orally and audibly.
• Must be able to use stairs regularly and handle physical aspects of the job.

Work Environment:

• Remote work option available, but projects may necessitate extensive periods away from home and remote operations.
• Regular travel is a component of the job to ensure hands-on management of marine operations.

Reporting:

• Reports to senior leadership within the Marine Transportation department.

Location:
Long Beach, California (Remote work option available)

Compensation:
Competitive salary with a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and options for flexible spending accounts.