Terminal & Pilot Vessel Operations Foreman (Dock Bosun

Terminal & Pilot Vessel Operations Foreman (Dock Bosun)

Employment type:

Full Time

Salary:
Daily Rate $409.46, in accordance with the applicable SUP CBA.

San Francisco Bar Pilots are experienced master mariners with specialized training and education that qualifies them to direct the navigation of vessels in San Francisco and Monterey Bays. We serve over 200 docks and maritime facilities located throughout the Bay, including the ports of San Francisco, Oakland, Richmond, Benicia, Redwood City, Stockton and Sacramento.

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Union-Represented Position – Sailors Union of the Pacific (SUP)

The Terminal & Pilot Vessel Operations Foreman (Dock Bosun) is a union-represented leadership role responsible for coordinating dockside operations, pilot vessel support services, safety compliance, and supervision of dock personnel at Pier
9. This onsite position works closely with the Marine Superintendent, Port Engineer, pilot vessel captains, and shore-based personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant marine operations. All wages, hours, overtime, work rules, discipline, grievance procedures, and other terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Sailors Union of the Pacific (SUP).

Where a conflict exists between this job description and the CBA, the CBA shall prevail.

• Dock Operations & Equipment Management
• Coordinate and perform pilot vessel maintenance and repair activities in collaboration with the Marine Superintendent and Port Engineer.
• Maintain dock equipment, including dock lines, ladders, safety gear, emergency equipment, stores‑handling equipment, hand trucks, and dollies.
• Serve as the primary person responsible for coordinating boat fueling operations at Pier 9, ensuring all safety and environmental protocols are followed.
• Supply pilot vessels with potable water while docked.
• Perform and coordinate cosmetic pilot vessel maintenance, including painting, rust removal, bird deterrence/cleanup, and minor repairs.
• Design, fabricate, and maintain custom safety equipment such as grab lines, special safety lines, man‑overboard (MOB) nets, and buoys.
• Safety & Compliance – Safety Management System (SMS) Lead
• Serve as the designated SMS Lead and crew contact for the Safety Management System (SMS) for dockside and pilot vessel‑interface operations.
• Maintain direct safety oversight and contact with crew members transiting through Pier 9 as required.
• Track, update, and verify pilot vessel safety equipment records using HELM, including life rafts, MOM units, water lights, signal devices, first aid kits, trauma kits, and AEDs.
• Coordinate inspections, servicing, and certifications of pilot vessel safety equipment with approved vendors in conjunction with the Marine Superintendent.
• Schedule and oversee annual fire inspections and other required safety audits.
• Identify and promptly report hazardous conditions, unsafe practices, or equipment deficiencies that could impact personnel, operations, or the environment.
• Personnel Coordination & Training
• Coordinate S.U.P. personnel while working ashore, consistent with authority defined in the CBA.
• Train and supervise dock workers to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
• Work with pilot vessel captains to develop and support crew training and evaluation cycles.
• Coordinate crew scheduling and work with the administrative staff on payroll reporting, consistent with the CBA.
• Stores, Logistics & Vendor Coordination
• Order pilot galley and pilot vessel stores, including grocery supplies.
• Receive and review orders from cooks; edit and consolidate orders as appropriate.
• Submit finalized orders to approved vendors (e.g., Safeway, Costco) in alignment with purchasing guidelines.
• Coordinate deliveries to ensure timely receipt and distribution of supplies to pilot vessels.
• Work with cooks to ensure accurate and efficient transfer of stores to pilot vessels.

• Experience in marine operations, dockside safety, or pilot vessel support services, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role or…