Port Captain KIM

Kirby Corp

Baton Rouge, LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Employee Relations, External Audit, Government Regulations, High School Diploma, High Tech Industry, Identify Issues, Incident Management, Incident Response, Internal Audit, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Navigation Systems, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Safety Process, Sales, Seminars, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Baton Rouge, LA
POSTED
9 days ago

Overview

Provide shoreside support to vessel crewmembers regarding all aspects of their operation.

Responsibilities

  • Vessel management: Selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises vessel managers and their subordinates. Builds crews based on experience and scheduling.
  • Compliance: Ensures vessels comply with company policies and governmental regulations.
  • Safety: Develops and implements policies and procedures to improve safety and efficiency. Ensures crews are qualified and sufficient in size, the proper equipment is on board, and the captain is doing their job.
  • Public relations: Maintains good relationships with all employees.
  • Navigation: Oversees navigation systems and ensures they are up to date.
  • Training: Participate and ensure all required training is up to date onboard vessels.
  • Budgeting: Ensures the vessel stays within budget.
  • Troubleshooting: Troubleshoots vessel-based and crew issues.
  • Provide managerial oversight for all activities associated with the Vessel and crew performance of assigned vessels.
  • Represent Kirby at industry committee meetings and seminars.
  • Participate in incident response and review.
  • Attend and assist in internal and external audits of vessels.
  • Review, document, and respond to Sales, Traffic, and customer issues.
  • Participate in various meetings and training seminars.
  • Working knowledge of towing industry.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Detail-oriented and
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computer, company vehicle and ERT boat. Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
  • Knowledge and use of computer software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, OASIS, and Outlook.

Qualifications

Qualifications Knowledge & Skill:

  • Minimum five years' experience in the towing industry.
  • Prior management experience required.
  • Tankerman License and USCG OUTV License or equivalent preferred.

Education:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Tankerman License and USCG Master of Towing License or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Travel required.
  • On-call on a rotating basis.

About the Company

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Kirby Corp