Port Captain

The Port Captain at Curtin Maritime plays a critical management role within the Marine Transportation team, overseeing all vessel-related activities, operations, and crew management. The position requires an experienced individual with strong leadership skills and an in-depth understanding of maritime operations to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant practices in line with the company's core pillars.

• Manage all vessel-related activities and operations from project inception to completion.
• Serve as a project manager for marine transportation jobs, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive fleet knowledge to ensure quality control and act as an informational resource.
• Respond swiftly to operational exigencies and manage short- and long-term project scheduling.
• Oversee crew management, schedule planning, performance evaluations, and career mentorship.
• Collaborate with HSSE and Engineering departments to ensure compliance and address any corrective actions.
• Support the development and delivery of company training programs and maintain the Vessel Management System, Helm Connect.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes while ensuring compliance with training and equipment standards.

• Extensive professional sailing experience as a Master or Mate, with a preference for at least a decade as a tugboat captain engaged in ocean towing/salvage.
• TWIC Card, a valid driver's license, and ISM knowledge preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with safety standards, training program development, and regulatory compliance.

• Regularly required to converse and to discern verbal communication.
• Ability to utilize stairs frequently and maintain high levels of activity.

• Ability and willingness to travel and work remotely for extended periods, sometimes in isolated environments.
• Remote position, but projects may necessitate substantial periods of onsite management.

• Reports directly to senior management within the Marine Transportation department.

Jacksonville, Florida (Remote with required travel)

Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, AD&D/Life Insurance, and 401(k) with company match.