Description

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.

Purpose of the Position:

Responsible for repair, maintenance and operation of assigned vessels and similar support to the rest of the OSG fleet.  Lead and manage vessel crews to achieve safe and efficient vessel operations.

Core Job Functions: 

  • Ensure vessel compliance to OSG Safety, Quality and Environmental (SQE) Policy
  • Supervise maintenance and repair to optimize vessel availability while protecting asset value
  • Ensure vessels regulatory compliance
  • Approve spare parts purchases and arrange outside vendor repairs
  • Set and monitor vessel operating budgets
  • Evaluate skills of shipboard personnel and make promotional recommendations.
  • Responsible for the overall management of repair and maintenance for assigned vessels including routine voyage repairs, regulatory surveys, dry docking shipyard events, emergencies, casualties and modifications
  • Attend vessels on regular basis to assure crew compliance to OSG SQE program and to verify vessel maintenance and asset preservation
  • Minimize out of service periods though proactive maintenance and repairs practices
  • Prepare dry dock and voyage repair specifications, analyze and evaluate shipyard quotations and proposals, supervise dry-dock repair and administer cost control
  • Manage technical files including service reports, machinery history and regulatory required documentation
  • Perform troubleshooting and repairing all ships systems including cargo systems, main and auxiliary machinery, automation, electrical power and distribution systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Assign and supervise vessel and external resources as needed to achieve objectives including vendors, Shoreside and shipboard staff
  • 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 and ensure that requisitions, service requests, and all elements of the QSE module are properly created and completed and be responsible for proposing corrective actions and verifying closure of incidents and nonconformities onboard vessels
  • Remain abreast of, and ensure compliance with, applicable flag state and class standards, international regulations, and audit/vetting results
  • Prepare, monitor and manage maintenance budgets including routine and major maintenance as well as engine consumables
  • Monitor and assure maintenance software (NS5) is utilized properly, verifying repairs and maintenance are properly reported and standard jobs are followed
  • Participate in office and shipboard SQE / ISM audits
  • Review for approval ship generated requisitions for stores, spares and repairs
  • Create and update vessel operating manuals where required.
  • Participate in the development and/or revision of MS procedures to achieve effective guidelines, as required
  • Represent OSG Ship Management in a professional manner to provide efficient and economic service to all customers
  • Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor or manager

Core Competencies:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in marine field, Maritime Academy graduate preferred, or five years equivalent experience required
  • United State Coast Guard license preferred
  • Diesel experience required, Tanker experience preferred
  • Past dry-dock or major repair supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required
  • Knowledge of ABS / NS5 or similar software helpful
  • Knowledge and understanding of American Bureau of Shipping, United States Coast Guard and international regulations and protocols relating to company vessels required
  • Must be able to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

Significant Factors:

  • Written and verbal communications at all organizational levels in a clear and concise manner
  • Strong ability to manage multiple tasks requiring solid planning, control, review and cost projection/variance analysis skills
  • Highly developed prioritization and organizational skills and attention to detail
  • High level of analytical skill and process management ability
  • Ability to drive long distances (up to 5 hours) and/or travel by air to various US ports possibly requiring overnight stays
  • Ability to board vessels in port (requires using a gangway with a grade of 30-60 degrees)
  • Ability to climb ladders and navigate over uneven surfaces during vessel visits
  • Ability to board vessels at anchor (climb a Jacob’s ladder from a water taxi)
  • Possess good sensory perception (sight, smell, hearing, touch)
  • Ability to enter and inspect confined spaces
  • Willingness to remain accessible for communication and consultation on an around the clock basis and work unusual hours, including nights and weekends as required

About OSG

OSG is a leading provider of energy transportation services delivering crude oil and petroleum products throughout the United States and the world. Founded in 1948, OSG has operated through multiple shipping cycles, adjusting our business as needed to compete and succeed. Our well-maintained fleet, and commitment to high quality, incident-free service, has positioned us as a preferred energy transportation provider to major oil companies, refiners and traders.

OSG offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that focuses on the wellbeing of its employees and their families. Benefits include healthcare, life insurance and disability benefits. OSG also offers a 401k with an employer match, flexible work schedules and paid time off.

OSG believes that a diverse workforce creates better business solutions by fostering an environment where each member of our workforce has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential. OSG strives to attract and retain the most-talented men and women for its operations, irrespective of background, age, religion, ethnic origin, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, disability or national origin.

Employment eligibility to work with OSG in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

 OSG is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and participates in the e-Verify program.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

OSG is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.