Boat Captain OUPV

3 months ago


Houston, United States Carlsen Mooring & Marine Services LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Training & development

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

Education/Exerience:

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

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 perspectives

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


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