Tradesman II Captain

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

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Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the daily maintenance and integrity of all Channel Maintenance vessels.  Insure a state of readiness adequate for all applicable Federal, State and Local Regulations.  The Captain is responsible for continual repairs to Port Houston wharves, docks, piers, fender and mooring systems, etc.   Furthermore, the Captain while underway or assigned individual projects will act as a working lead man responsible for the safety and well-being of his/her subordinates as well as Port Houston property.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Responsible for the overall safety and operation of his/her vessel and the assigned crew, including their safety, well-being, training and overall efficiency
• Remove debris from the Houston Ship Channel, connecting waters, Port Houston beaches and beneath wharves
• Accomplish repairs to Port Houston wharves, dock, piers, moorings, etc., independently or in conjunction with Maintenance Department personnel
• Includes the driving of pilings
• Provide a floating platform for engineers, contractors, maintenance personnel, etc., to inspect and repair wharves
• Train the crew in seamanship, safety and maintenance
• Requisition and maintain adequate supplies, while insuring economical and proper use thereof and initiating safeguards against pilferage and loss
• Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of Port Houston cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
• Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate ability to improvise and adjust to new situations
• Knowledge of marine diesel, hydraulics and shipboard equipment
• Knowledge of Port Houston safety rules and procedures
• Knowledge of safety precautions concerning occupational hazards
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Must have seamanship, boat handling, heavy wood structure repair, welding cutting, burning and rigging skills and techniques as would be acquired through several years’ experience
• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required

Education/Work Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Six (6) months of marine experience with Port Houston required
• USCG Masters License & endorsement to operate an Uninspected Towing Vessel (UTV) of no less than 23 gross tons with completed Radar Certifications or a 100-ton Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) Near Coastal License required
• Experience and ability to safely navigate all PHA marine vessels in all near coastal and inland boundaries of USCG district 8
• Five (5) years’ experience in wharf repairs preferred

Key Competencies Required:

• Effective communication
• Pragmatic Decision Making
• Quality Orientation
• Safety
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

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Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.  To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers.  Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged.  Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Application must be completed in full.