Marine Superintendent

The name "Fairwater" speaks to our firm and steadfast commitment to partnership, equity, and trust.

Position Title: Marine Superintendent

Reports To:Fleet Manager

Schedule: Monday through Friday business hours and additional hours as needed

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Position Supervised: Ship staff and contractors as required

Required Qualifications

Education: Maritime Degree or equivalent.

Experience: Previously sailed in a licensed Deck Officer Position

Languages: English

Traits: Ability to travel as necessary for projects. ability to work well with others, self-starter, proactive, flexible with work schedule, well organized

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications: Chief Mate

Software: NS5, Workday

Skills:

*A desire to drive continuous improvement in self and others
*Analytical, problem-solving, time management, project management, and decision-making skills
*Ability to respond positively to customers in an effective manner
*Demonstrates teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills
*Preferably, education and experience as a marine operator
*Knowledge of operations for the vessel operation

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Treats Health, Safety, and Environment as Top Priority
• Assists the Director of Marine Operations and Fleet Managers in all marine aspects of vessel operation, including:

Ensures our vessels are compliant with all regulatory initiatives, such as:
o Port and Flag state
o Classification societies
o Company and terminal policies

*A member of the Emergency Response Team

*Partners with the Director of Marine Operations on planning and exercising modifications or legislative upgrades as required

*Assist and participate in Incident investigations

*Takes an active role in the recruitment/selection of Master's / Chief Mate and will recommend promotions to both Chief Mate and Master

*Training orientation of Master's / Chief Mate - process & systems

*Monitoring voyage performance - speed & consumption, and verifying the ships are meeting requirements

*Assists in general commercial issues, including customer support

*Responsible for ensuring assigned vessels meet stakeholder requirements, including:
o Federal and applicable State/Port Authorities
o Customer's ship terminal policies
o Company policies
o Coding invoices and receipts when necessary
o Travel in support of ship operations; convenes safety meetings during vessel visits, addressing issues important to management
o Promotes a professional relationship with the officers and crew

*Perform such other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as may be required or directed by the Director of Operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled