Porthouston

Porthouston

Tradesman III Marine Captain

Houston, TX · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 36 days ago
LogisticsCommunication

About the role

  • Provide critical seamanship during underway watch stations while sharing in the responsibility to ensure vessels and wharves conform to USCG regulations and providing our customers with safe, clean marine facilities.
  • Repair concrete and steel structures utilizing epoxy grout and concrete
  • Install and/or repair fall safety fencing and gates  Install, repair, and replace safety ladders and access hatches

Responsibilities

  • Perform heavy carpentry work to install wharf timbers
  • Using Marine grade epoxy to frequently maintain corrosion barriers on marine structures, wharf markings and vessel superstructures
  • Build and repair wooden fenders and cap logs using CCA timber
  • Perform rope work and eye splicing
  • Perform heavy duty cleat, chain and cable work to provide proper mooring design and breaking strength
  • Perform Helmsman duties while underway on Port Houston vessels under instruction of licensed captains employed at Port Houston
  • Perform vessel mechanical and vessel safety checks

Requirements

  • By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.
  • Application must be completed in full.
  • 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.
  • 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

Nice to have

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Associate's degree in Applied Science in Maritime Technology, Cargo Handling/Logistics, or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution preferred
  • 5+ years marine or construction experience preferred
  • NASBLA Boaters Safety Certification

Skills

  • Knowledge of Port Houston safety rules and procedures
  • General knowledge of plumbing
  • Knowledge of industrial painting
  • Knowledge of Air Impact tools
  • Knowledge of Core Drilling
  • General construction knowledge
  • Seamanship
  • Basic Knowledge of basic welding and materials
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to use a 5-ton lift crane
  • Ability to operate a computer to retrieve port email and complete required training and surveys

Compensation

  • Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Equal opportunity

  • Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.
  • equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.
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