100 Ton Captain; Coastal

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Must work 14/7 (live aboard) schedule and be willing to travel as needed. The Captain is fully responsible for the safety of the crew, passengers, and vessel. The Captain is expected to ensure that all cargo and passenger deliveries are completed safely and in a timely manner. The Captain will conduct and oversee vessel maintenance. The Captain is expected to direct, supervise, and train the crew.

The Captain is directly responsible for the operational condition of the vessels as well as the overall appearance (neat, clean, and painted). Required to report all accidents/incidents to management. Vessels range between 80-140 feet, primary ports are Corpus Christi, Houston/Galveston, Port Arthur.

• Ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
• Complete pre and post departure checks.
• Safely operate, navigate, and maneuver the vessel.
• Ensure proper crew training and staffing.
• Maintain and troubleshoot diesel engines and generators.
• Complete and lead risk assessments prior to work.
• Keep accurate vessel logs (including but not limited to)
  • Passenger logs
  • Maintenance logs
  • Oversee and ensure basic vessel, engine, and generator maintenance is completed.
  • Pre and post departure checklist logs
• Ability to operate a forklift (preferred).
• Ability to operate a crane (preferred).
• Direct rigging, loading, and offloading operations of the vessel.
• Safely complete cargo and passenger deliveries alongside ships.
• Emergency response (firefighting, flooding, person in water, and abandon ship).
• Familiar with jet drive propulsion.
• Familiar with quad engine propulsion.

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Valid Transportation Worker  (TWIC).
• Valid 100‑Ton 'U.S. Coast Guard' near‑coastal master’s license (minimum).
• Valid 'U.S. Coast Guard' approved first aid/CPR.
• FCC marine radio operator’s permit preferred.
• Valid 'U.S. Coast Guard' medical certificate.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Leadership skills.

• High school degree or equivalent or another related field required.
• 5‑10 years of experience.
• Hazard awareness training.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Operate motor vehicles.
• Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hats, 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.

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