Job Title: Port Captain	SOC code: 53-5021	FLSA Classification: Exempt
Department/Location: Palmer/Alaskan Waters	Reports to: Marine Division Operations Manager
Status: Full Time, Temp to Regular	EEO-1: 1.2 First/Mid-Level Officials
Normal Work Hours and Days:  Minimum 40 hour week M-F or more as needed.
Approved by:   Kevin Weiss                                                Revised: 02/21/2024

EEO Statement:

Cruz Construction, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. **This employer participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.**
Summary:
The Port Captain shall oversee fleet personnel and vessel day to day operations and manages the vessels/crews documentation needs, training requirements, safety issues and reporting essentials.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to the QSEMS (Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management System) including the Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) and the Operating Procedures Manual (OPM).
• Implement the Quality, Safety and Environmental Policy of the Company.
• Provide overriding authority and make decisions with respect to quality, safety and pollution prevention.
• Provide overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of vessel captains.
• Ensure compliance of assigned operations with applicable federal, state, and company regulations and policies. 
• Ensure continual improvement of quality, safety and environmental protection performance.
• Monitor and ensure quality, safety and environmental standards on all assigned operations.
• Direct and implement QSEMS policies, processes, procedures and applicable work instructions for vessel crew.
• Interview, hire and train vessel crew.

Other Tasks:

• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
 

• Provide oversight and support to the vessel personnel.
• Provide strategic direction, establish and communicate measurable quality, safety and environmental policies, objectives and overall company goals.
• Assist vessel personnel as needed to address complaints and resolve problems.
• Verify that specified requirements are observed.
• Routinely review the Company’s QSEMS to ensure it kept up to date.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably can also perform other tasks satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
Minimum:

• Valid Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred:                                                             

• USCG 200 Ton Master of Towing upon Coastal Waters
• Vessel Security Officer (VSO) Certificate
• 10 years of Western Alaska and Arctic Waters experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and basic Accounting software

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to use Internet software and the ability to use Microsoft Office and email
• Knowledge of principles and methods for transportation of goods.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Skill in controlling operations of equipment and systems on the vessel.
• Skill in problem solving and reacting quickly with rapidly changing situations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.   
• Ability to clearly speak English over radio and over phone.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

 

Physical Demands:

The following activities were rated for frequency of occurrence based on the following:

Not Present		= NP
1-10% of the work day		= Rare		34-66% of the work day		= Frequent
11-33% of the work day		= Occasional		67-100% of the work day		= Constant
Sitting		Frequent		Reaching Overhead		Occasional
Standing		Frequent		Reaching Straight Ahead		Frequent
Walking		Frequent		Reaching Downward		Frequent
Bending/Stooping		Frequent		Handling		Occasional
Crouching		Frequent		Fingering		Occasional
Kneeling		Frequent		Feeling		Occasional
Crawling		Rare		Talking		Constant
Climbing		Rare		Hearing		Constant
Balancing		Rare		Twisting		Occasional
Operate Foot Controls		Rare		Twist of Wrist		Occasional
(Pounds)	Constant		Frequent		Occasional		Rare
Lifting	0		<5		>30		>50
Carrying	0		<5		>30		>50
Pushing/Pulling	0		<5		>30		>50

Working Conditions:
 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS		CHECK (If Present) COMMENTS
1.	Exposure to Inclement Weather	X	Frequent
2.	Extreme Cold	X	Occasional
3.	Extreme Heat	X	Occasional
4.	Wet and/or Humid	X	Occasional
5.	Noise	X	Rare
6.	Vibration	X	Rare
7.	Atmospheric Conditions (dust/fumes/etc.)	X	Occasional
INHERENT HAZARDS
8.	Moving Mechanical Parts	X	Occasional
9.	Electric Shock		NP
10.	High, Exposed Places		NP
11.	Radiant Energy		NP
12.	Explosives		NP
13.	Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	X	Rare
14.	Other Risks		NP

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.