Kirby Corporation

Port Captain - KIM

Kirby Corporation • $75K — $95K *
Baton Rouge, LA 70816In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in the towing industry
  • Prior management experience is required
  • Tankerman License and USCG OUTV License or equivalent preferred
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Tankerman License and USCG Master of Towing License or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

  • Selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises vessel managers and crews
  • Ensures compliance with company policies and regulations
  • Develops safety policies and ensures crew qualifications
  • Maintains positive public relations with employees
  • Oversees navigation systems and updates as needed
  • Participates in training to keep crew skills current
  • Manages vessel budgets and performance effectively

Benefits

  • Travel requirements include on-call status on a rotating basis
Full Job Description
Overview

Provide shoreside support to vessel crewmembers regarding all aspects of their operation.

Responsibilities

  • Vessel management: Selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises vessel managers and their subordinates. Builds crews based on experience and scheduling.
  • Compliance: Ensures vessels comply with company policies and governmental regulations.
  • Safety: Develops and implements policies and procedures to improve safety and efficiency. Ensures crews are qualified and sufficient in size, the proper equipment is on board, and the captain is doing their job.
  • Public relations: Maintains good relationships with all employees.
  • Navigation: Oversees navigation systems and ensures they are up to date.
  • Training: Participate and ensure all required training is up to date onboard vessels.
  • Budgeting: Ensures the vessel stays within budget.
  • Troubleshooting: Troubleshoots vessel-based and crew issues.
  • Provide managerial oversight for all activities associated with the Vessel and crew performance of assigned vessels.
  • Represent Kirby at industry committee meetings and seminars.
  • Participate in incident response and review.
  • Attend and assist in internal and external audits of vessels.
  • Review, document, and respond to Sales, Traffic, and customer issues.
  • Participate in various meetings and training seminars.
  • Working knowledge of towing industry.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Detail-oriented and
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computer, company vehicle and ERT boat. Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
  • Knowledge and use of computer software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, OASIS, and Outlook.


Qualifications

Qualifications Knowledge & Skill:
  • Minimum five years' experience in the towing industry.
  • Prior management experience required.
  • Tankerman License and USCG OUTV License or equivalent preferred.

Education:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Tankerman License and USCG Master of Towing License or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Travel required.
  • On-call on a rotating basis.

About Kirby Corporation

Kirby Corporation is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. The company operates a fleet of over 800 vessels, including tank barges, towboats, and offshore support vessels. Kirby's customers include major oil companies, petrochemical producers, and agricultural companies. The company is committed to safety and environmental stewardship and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Kirby is headquartered in Houston, Texas and was founded in 1921. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KEX.
Learn more about Kirby Corporation
Size
5,125 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Transportation
Net Income
-$272.5 million
Founded
1921
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
NASDAQ
KEX
* Ladders Estimates
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