Job Description

Port Captain

Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply, Inc., has an opening for a Port Captain at its Vicksburg, MS location.

If you are a hard-working person who likes to help others and be proud of the physical work that you accomplish, then this might be a job that you would enjoy. EMIS services vessels and tows and this job allows you to be a part of that support of the river crews.

Ergon is a family-owned oil and gas company based in the Jackson, MS area with facilities across the US. EMIS is a subsidiary with facilities that support marine traffic up and down the Mississippi River. Our facilities are located in Vicksburg, MS, and Memphis, TN.

This position will supervise marine operations and assist in planning for all Marine Operations in Vicksburg AOR.

Port Captain Responsibilities:

Perform annual Performance Evaluations of Captains, Trip Captains, Tankerman, Deckhands and Dispatchers

Assist in evaluating prospective employees

Advise Operations Manager on safe draft needs

Assist in monitoring, coordinating and structuring EMIS Pilot Trainee\'s (Steersman) Program and Tankerman training program

Constantly monitor vessel traffic orders and communicate concerns and/or ideas for increased efficiencies to other affected departments and personnel

Monitor pilothouse personnel to ensure that only posted pilots are used in a vessel\'s area of navigation

Offer expertise and experience when needed in litigation, daily operations and any other time such expertise and experience is needed

Monitor river conditions and advise the Operations Manager of concerns

Remain updated with Marine Broadcasts and Bulletins and ensure that this information is passed to proper personnel/areas

Make periodic visits to EMIS vessels to perform audits, inspections, training, conduct meetings, drills and occasionally ride vessels to fill when needed

Provide input and participate in the determination of long term goals

Work with personnel both shoreside and vessel to prevent and/or solve navigation and cargo transfer problems

Maintain a current USCG Masters License, TWIC and Radar Endorsement

Report any unsafe or hazardous conditions and non-conformities to supervisor

Port Captain Qualifications:

At least five years\' experience in a tow boat pilot house position

At least 2 years successful leadership (Captain experience accepted case by case)

Must hold a USCG license as Master of Operator or Uninspected Towing Vessel

High School graduate or equivalent

Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbal

Basic computer skills required (Outlook and Excel)

Must be able to handle required responsibilities and posses the ability to plan, coordinate, and organize projects

Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the marine industry

Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other company personnel

Any offer of employment will be contingent on a routine background check, a pre-employment drug screen, and an acceptable motor vehicle report.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Position: Port Captain

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