Responsibilities:

The Captain position’s main purpose is to:

• Train and lead by example to develop the crew according to all internal procedures.
• Maximize safety and efficiency by using expertise in planning and executing voyages.
• Bring a morale-focused approach to the success of each voyage.
• Maintain complete responsibility for everything that happens on the vessel and voyage.

Tasks:

• Use experience-driven knowledge of winds, weather, water depths, and currents to avoid other marine traffic, outlying shoals, and other hazards while operating the boat/barge.
• Ensure the efficient and safe loading and transportation of all equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Guide the crew and vessels into and out of berths and harbors.
• Direct the correct and safe fendering, mooring, and anchoring of the boat/barge.
• Use maps, charts, reports, and equipment to organize and plan vessel movements.
• Lead and coordinate all crew members.
• Accurately record all logs in an organized process.
• Source, maintain, and ensure proper use of all necessary equipment.
• Oversee and coordinate all needed maintenance.

Ability Requirements:

• Attention to detail/excellent organizational skills
• Maintain focus and practical decision-making skills under stress, especially in potentially dangerous situations.
• Embody responsibility and ownership, and lead by example.
• Act as a mentor and contribute to the development and success of others.
• Excellent communicator and able to adapt to a variety of audiences.
• Proficient mechanical and logistical ability to plan and execute vessel movements and voyages with expertise.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to comfortably and safely lift 100 lbs.; This position involves lifting, pulling, and operating heavy equipment and objects.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, or squat frequently. Climb high steps/ladders should be expected several times per day.
• Use of, working with, around, on, under, and inside deck machinery is expected daily; work on equipment that is poorly accessible or in confined workspaces when the need arises.
• Must have the ability to maintain balance/equilibrium at all times and various heights.
• Ability to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods.
• The ability to work in all weather conditions and have sufficient heat/cold tolerance.
• Not deterred by grease, dirt, paint, water, etc., that may regularly be on your skin, hair, and clothing.
• Must be able to swim
• Skills, Aptitudes, Qualifications & Certifications
• Master of Tow 200 ton, Oceans or Near Coastal Endorsement is a plus.
• Knowledge of Deckhand, Mate, and Engineer positions.
• TWIC Card
• Drivers License
• Physical & DOT Drug Test
• Respiratory Fit Test