Marine Superintendent

OSG - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tampa, FL

Water Transportation

About the position

Our vision is to be the most respected energy transportation company in the Jones Act trade. Central to our vision is providing incident-free transportation services while protecting our crews, vessels, and the environment. We achieve this by staying focused on providing safe, efficient, and reliable transportation to customers; ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance throughout our organization, with a goal of zero incidents and zero spills or releases to the environment; maximizing long term value for shareholders and stakeholders; and creating a safe and rewarding work environment for our employees. The purpose of the position is to ensure the Company Safety, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures are understood and implemented onboard all company vessels. Lead and manage vessel crews to achieve safe and efficient vessel operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vessel compliance to OSG Safety, Quality and Environmental (SQE) Policy
• Ensure safe and efficient cargo transfer operations on all assigned vessels
• Ensure regulatory compliance through scheduling of inspections and equipment service where designated
• Propose and monitor deck and electronic vessel operating budgets
• Approve vessel stores and spares requisitions
• Evaluate skills of shipboard personnel and make promotional recommendations
• Participate in incident response, investigation and corrective action in conjunction with the DPA
• Participate in vessel safety audits and SIRE vetting inspections with internal and external auditors
• Assist with the responses to vessel vetting inspections and follow-up with required corrective actions
• Clearly communicate to all shipboard personnel that their safety and the protection of the environment are the company's primary concern
• Act as the primary communication contact for the vessel Masters
• Share best practices between all company vessels and continually review the Management System (MS)
• Advise the Technical Superintendent of required repairs and provide detail of shipyard repairs/modifications required on assigned vessels
• Assist in planning dry docking and shipyard events as needed
• Review vessel safety minutes and training records and advise supervisor of any required corrective actions
• Participate in chartering/customer inquiries to ensure accuracy of contracts and to achieve customer satisfaction
• Remain abreast of and ensure compliance with applicable flag state and class standards, international, federal and state regulations
• Attend vessels regularly to monitor maintenance, equipment functionality and observe training/development of crews
• Have working knowledge of Maintenance and Safety, Quality and Environmental (SQE) modules in NS5
• Monitor vessel Environmental programs for effectiveness
• Create and update vessel operating manuals where required
• Participate in the development and/or revision of MS procedures to achieve effective guidelines
• Represent OSG in a professional manner to provide efficient and economic service to all customers
• Perform all other duties assigned by manager or supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marine field, Maritime Academy graduate preferred, or five years equivalent experience required
• United State Coast Guard license of Chief Mate or higher required, Master preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of American Bureau of Shipping, United States Coast Guard and international regulations and protocols relating to company vessels required
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• No discrimination based on age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin