Boat Captain - USCG

Company: Southwest Shipyard Lp
Location: Channelview
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF COMPANYSouthwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and Boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety and Environmental Excellence. Our motto is "Faster, Safer, Better". JOB SUMMARYDirects activities of the vessel and is responsible for operation, maintenance, safety, personnel, and production and allocates resources in order to accomplish these goals. WORK SCHEDULEAbility to work 14 days and be off 7 days.Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation.Channelview Location. (18310 Market St, Channelview TX, 77530)
BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
• 401(k)/Retirement Savings.
• Friendly Work Environment.
• Career Path Opportunities RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, directing work and appraising performance, disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Coordinate movement of dredge to job sites and dry dockings
  • Ensure that personnel aboard the dredge are properly trained and supervised in their respective duties
  • Completes and submits daily, weekly and monthly reports to Operations Manager including personal and property accident reports
  • Prepare and submit weekly payroll time sheets
  • Requisition parts and supplies as needed to maintain inventory
  • Conduct weekly safety meetings and fire and boat drills
  • Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
  • Responsible for maintenance and inspection of safety, firefighting and lifesaving equipment
  • Coordinate dredge operations with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers inspector and other officials who frequent the dredge during operations
  • Participate in inspections of the dredge performed by various government agencies such as United States Coast Guard (U.S.C.G), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE)
  • Research and discuss with the Project Engineer, dredging strategies to maximize production
  • Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an "Incident and Injury Free" work environment EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience with marine or offshore platforms
    • Bachelor's degree from a Maritime Academy or equivalent experience preferred.
    • Ability to understand hand signals and verbal commands in English
    • TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
    • Driver's license
    • Merchant Mariner Credential (preferred) PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTSThe employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done. In addition, Employees in this position must also be capable of:
      • Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
      • Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time.
      • Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
      • Climbing stairs, and/or vertical ladders of varying heights.
      • Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
      • Lifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying.
      • Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
      • Visually inspecting equipment and verifying information, often in small print.
      • Applying sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and loosen hardware. The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees. Employment at Southwest Shipyard, LP is on an "at-will" basis. There is no contract of employment between Southwest Shipyard, L.P., and anyone or all its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee. No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will. Only the Owner or President has the authority to modify the at-will relationship, and then only in writing specifically addressed to the employee on this issue and signed by Southwest Shipyard, L.P. Executive. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO StatementSouthwest Shipyard, LP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Southwest Shipyard, LP participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Southwest Shipyard, LP is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Southwest Shipyard, LP, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Southwest Shipyard, LP in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of Southwest Shipyard, LP. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Southwest Shipyard, LP.
        
        
        
        
        
        
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