At Encore, we value talent, experience, and commitment. We are currently seeking a Relief Captain to join our team. This position requires a highly reputable and experienced individual who can effectively lead, manage, and support our crew.

All Encore employees are committed to maintaining an Injury-Free Work Environment (IFWE), ensuring that every team member works safely and returns home to their families each day.

Applications that do not provide sufficient dredge experience, detailed work history, job responsibilities, and accurate employment dates will be disqualified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This is not all-inclusive)

• Upholds the Company’s commitment to an injury-free workplace; leads and models safe work practices
• Follows all safety rules and regulations as well as all company policies and procedures
• Works safely around machinery; observes and instructs others in proper equipment use; uses/wears all required PPE
• Ensures team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies
• Reviews equipment logs, deficiency logs, maintenance logs, and leverman logs and performs follow-up inspections on a daily basis and notes results in appropriate safety inspection form and maintenance logs
• Assists in the planning and safe, efficient execution of all moves under the captain’s supervision
• Supervises the performance of the dredge, the crew, and the equipment to achieve maximum efficiency on both shifts
• Assists with inventory and ordering all supplies and spare parts along with housekeeping of equipment
• Assumes the duties of the captain in his absence
• Performs duties as the safety director and is responsible for the safety of his crew and equipment
• Assists the captain and the chief with planning and overseeing of repairs and maintenance
• Works directly with the chief, the captain, and the equipment manager to properly and efficiently make needed repairs and maintenance
• Performs other duties as assigned by the dredge captain

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three or more years of Deck Captain or Captain experience
• Excellent safety and mechanical skills
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position as outlined in the Functional Job Description
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment screening (drug test, fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing

SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

• Weekly pay, one week in arrears
• Standard work hours are typically 12 hours daily; however, adjustments may be made depending on the operational requirements
• This position typically works a 14 day on 7 day off rotation
• This is an FLSA salaried exempt position

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

This is not a VISA sponsored position, must be authorized to work in the US.

Encore Dredging Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.