Boat Captain OUPV

Role objective : Captains will be expected to ensure that all cargo and passenger deliveries are completed safely and in a timely manner. You must have experience operating a boat with inboard twin screw propulsion. Position is Shoreside not live aboard. You will be on-call and expected to work at any hour while on-call. Trips expected to exceed 12hrs will have a relief captain / mate. As much notice as possible is given prior to every job but captains are expected to be ready to come in with short notice while on-call. Options to work days off when available are compensated but not required. You will be expected to direct the crew and operate the vessel, occasionally train new crewmen.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain outboard engines.
• Safely operate, navigate, maintain, and troubleshoot all vessel systems.
• Ensure proper watchkeeping from crew.
• Complete JSA prior to every job.
• Keep accurate vessel logs (Including but not limited to)

Passenger Logs

• Maintenance Logs

Oversee and ensure basic vessel / engine / generator maintenance is completed

• Pre and post departure checklist logs
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Safely operate small passenger vessels.
• Oversee crew.
• Direct loading / offloading operations of the vessel
• Safely complete cargo and passenger deliveries alongside ships

Knowledge / Skill Requirements :

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid Transportation Worker ID Card (TWIC.)
• Valid OUPV USCG Master’s License (minimum).
• Valid USCG Approved First Aid / CPR.
• FCC Marine Radio Operator’s Permit preferred.
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Leadership skills
• Familiarity with shipboard navigation systems

Education :

• High School degree or equivalent or other related field required.
• 5-10 years’ experience as a crew boat operator (preferred).

Working Conditions :

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over / near water.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels, and the light is intense / glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire / flames / sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.
• Worker is subject to environmental conditions both inside and outside, with no effective protection from weather, with sufficient noise to cause
• the worker to shout to be heard, and to physical hazards, such as moving parts, vehicles, electricity, heights, and large bodies of deep water

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to Lift / Carry / Push / Pull up to 100lbs
• Ability to climb stairs / ladders
• Ability to Stand for Extended Periods
• Operate motor vehicles
• Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body coveralls.
• Ability to work around moving machinery
• Ability to perform under stress, under pressure, and / or in emergency situations
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (Cold or Heat)
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standards.
• Ability to work at heights (scaffolding or ladders)
• Ability to work in noisy environments
• Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspective