Port Captain - Seaward Services

City Experiences is seeking a Port Captain for our Seaward Services operation.  This is a remote position requiring travel.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

As a Port Captain, you will be responsible for the management of day-to-day vessel operations, vessel crews, and execution of service to DoD and Commercial Customers. You will be the Liaison with DoD, commercial clients, and other various stakeholders  with regards to any operations being performed by our vessels.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Vice President of Operations in oversight of day-to-day operations of various sites and vessels in the execution of services to customers
• Implement operational efficiencies, with a focus on metrics and goal-setting, and support the operations of the company in support of its goals
• Contribute to the Company’s vision and strategy
• Support the overall process of management and corporate decision-making to ensure the organization maximizes its short, medium, and long-term profitability
• Liaise with other management personnel on the implementation of the company’s strategic and operational plans
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders to ensure operational efficiency
• Coordinate as needed with Crewing Manager in crewing of vessels ensuring that qualified personnel are assigned and unassigned in a timely manner as required by contract
• Coordinate with Crewing Manager in maintenance the Company’s maritime training program. This shall include the tracking of licenses and ratings and proficiencies
• Provide support to vessel masters and site managers with regard to company-wide programs and systems, with particular emphasis on systems that address safety and regulatory issues
• Support ISM Safety Management Systems and ISO Integrated Management Systems (Quality, Environment, Health & Safety) and subsequent certification and documentation
• Assist with investigating safety accidents/incidents and eliminate identified deficiencies
• Support the Vice President of Operations as the senior liaison regarding regulatory issues
• Demonstrate financial management and budgeting skills
• Make sound business decisions based on data and statistics
• Utilize the latest technology to enhance the growth of the organization
• Maintain effective key agency relationships
• Prudently manage resources within budgetary guidelines according to company policy and within ethical corporate governance guidelines
• Maintain an organizational culture, values, and reputation in Company markets and with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies
• Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations
• Perform site visits as required to support company vessel operations as well as 3rd Party Charter operations
• Attend pertinent association and industry events as required
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• USCG Oceans license required
• Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
  • Possess a minimum of five years of commercial port captain experience preferred
  • Possess a minimum of five years of experience serving aboard commercial or government owned ocean going ships as Master or Chief Mate, unlimited tonnage restriction preferred
  • Possess a Bachelor's degree in a maritime competency (e.g. Marine Transportation, Nautical Science; Maritime Business) and three years documented sailing experience on a USCG Deck Officer unlimited License
• Military Sealift Command experience preferred
• US citizen, eligible for DOD security clearance at SECRET level
• High-Speed Craft experience preferred
• Experience working with or in support of US military operations
• Sound working knowledge of USCG and IMO regulations and requirements
• Sound working knowledge of ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) Management system standards.
• Computer literacy in conjunction with administrative skills
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative solutions to problems
• Excellent career record in the maritime industry
• Possess and demonstrate superior judgment, analytical ability, performance under pressure
• Thoroughly understand all pertinent regulations and laws under which the Company operates
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work assignments
• Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills
• Set and achieve high standards of performance
• Demonstrate initiative and be able to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints
• Good project and time management skills
• Knowledge of business and management principles
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Willing to travel locally, nationally, and internationally and work flexible hours

Salary:  $140,000 annually

About Us:

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law. 

 Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants including those with past arrest or conviction records to apply. The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations. 

We encourage qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply.

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