Port Captain

Patriot Maritime is a leading maritime contractor to the U.S. Government providing ship management services to MARAD, the Military Sealift Command (MSC), and commercial tanker vessels. (www.patriotships.com)  Offices are located in Concord, CA and Houston, TX. 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Port Captain has shore-based responsibility for ensuring the effective operations of assigned vessels.

Responsibilities & Authorities:

Performs a wide variety of tasks relating to the safe and efficient operation of the vessels under Patriot’s management.

Troubleshoots and problem solves as needed for safe and efficient operations of vessels.

Assists in the identification of Senior Officers to fill vacant positions.

Member of the Human Resources Committee

Assists with the implementation of labor Memoranda of Understanding in new contracts.

Assists Program Managers in ensuring that vessels are operated in accordance with the contracts Patriot has with its customers.

Assists Program and Contract Managers in the management of Deck Department functions aboard PCS vessels.

Maintains contact with vessel Masters/OICs/CMs

Assists in Labor Relations and Crewing processes.

Works with the training schools and with government training organizations to improve the efficiency of the training processes.

Assists Payroll, Purchasing, and Claims personnel with vessel specific questions.

Assists in the business development process.

Reviews RFP requirements as they relate to labor:

Assists with overtime assumptions and labor cost verifications

Assists in preparing and reviewing proposals for new or renewing contracts.

Assists in the formulation and negotiation process for new labor contracts and memoranda of understanding

Member of the Incident Response Team

Assists with EMBARC/SASH related investigations

Qualifications:

US Citizen

Holds or is eligible for a SECRET security clearance

A minimum of five years of commercial/government Port Captain’s experience; or

A minimum of five years of seagoing experience as a ship’s Master or Chief Mate on a USCG unlimited license; or

A combination of a bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation and at least three years of documented sailing experience on a USCG unlimited license; or

Equivalent experience acceptable to the Executive Committee

Computer literate

Able to embark and disembark large, high-freeboard vessels via a pilot ladder and/or gangway

Patriot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Patriot is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or social or ethnic origin, gender, age, physical, disability, sexual/identity or orientation.