Directs activities of the vessel and is responsible for operation, maintenance, safety, personnel, and production and allocates resources in order to accomplish these goals.
Essential Job Functions
Coordinate movement of dredge to job sites and dry dockings
Ensure that personnel aboard the dredge are properly trained and supervised in their respective duties
Completes and submits daily, weekly and monthly reports to Operations Manager including personal and property accident reports
Prepare and submit weekly payroll time sheets
Requisition parts and supplies as needed to maintain inventory
Conduct weekly safety meetings and fire and boat drills
Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Responsible for maintenance and inspection of safety, firefighting and lifesaving equipment
Coordinate dredge operations with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers inspector and other officials who frequent the dredge during operations
Participate in inspections of the dredge performed by various government agencies such as United States Coast Guard (U.S.C.G), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE)
Research and discuss with the Project Engineer, dredging strategies to maximize production
Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “Incident and Injury Free” work environment
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises Chief Engineer, Deck Captain, Assistant Chief Engineer and Chief Cook. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, directing work and appraising performance, disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
Experience with marine or offshore platforms
Bachelor’s degree from a Maritime Academy or equivalent experience preferred.
Ability to work 84-hour work week
Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation
Ability to understand hand signals and verbal commands in English
Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels
Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders that have capacity limits of 300 lbs.
Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted
Company Description
Southwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety and Environmental Excellence. Our motto is “Faster, Safer, Better”.
Southwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety and Environmental Excellence. Our motto is “Faster, Safer, Better”.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Warehousing and Storage
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