Marine Manager

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

The Marine Manager is responsible for the safe, complaint, and efficient oversight of marine launch operations, ensuring vessels, crews, and equipment perform to the highest operational and regulatory standards. This role requires leadership, accountability, and strategic direction to ensure vessel readiness, regulatory compliance, crew performance, and operational continuity in support of the company’s long-term objectives.

• Monitor and ensure crews are properly trained, competent, properly licensed, and proficient on assigned vessels and equipment.
• Review and coordinate crew scheduling to ensure properly licensed and qualified personnel are assigned in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Manage launch boat personnel, providing leadership, performance oversight, accountability, and professional development.
• Approve crew timecards and expense reports to ensure accuracy, policy compliance, and proper payroll processing.

• Ensure company launch vessels are fully operational, properly maintained, appropriately staffed, and ready for service.
• Oversee vessel compliance with USCG regulations, company Safety Management System (SMS), and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct routine vessel inspections and audits to verify mechanical integrity, cleanliness, safety standards, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate with third-party maintenance providers to ensure preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, inspections, and regulatory items are completed in accordance with Coast Guard and company standards.
• Verify completion and documentation of required vessel drills, safety procedures, and compliance records.

• Identify operational risks, mechanical deficiencies, or compliance gaps and ensure timely corrective action.
• Manage Customs, APHIS, and Department of Agriculture regulated garbage compliance and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Ensure job paperwork is completed timely and accurately, preferably in real time for vessel operations
• Provide operational support to crews, dispatch, and management during issues affecting vessel capability or readiness. Utilize HELM and other company systems to track maintenance, compliance, and operational records.
• Perform other marine-related duties as directed by Management.

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and personnel management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills suitable for internal management and regulatory coordination.
• Ability to identify operational risks, compliance gaps, and mechanical deficiencies and implement corrective action.
• Strong knowledge of USCG regulations, Subchapter requirements, and maritime laws and regulations. Knowledge of crew credentialing requirements including USCG licensing, TWIC, medical certificates, and STCW (as applicable).
• Extensive knowledge of voyage planning, inland and nearshore navigation, and safe ship handling practices. Knowledge of COLREGS, navigation rules, and electronic navigation systems including GPS, AIS, radar, and marine radio communications.
• Working knowledge of vessel maintenance programs, preventive maintenance systems, and drydock planning processes. Understanding of marine propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, and auxiliary vessel systems. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, regulatory documents, charts, and vessel inspection reports.

• University diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with appropriate officer endorsement required. Formal maritime training, vocational marine program, or maritime academy coursework preferred.
• Relevant professional maritime certifications and USCG-approved training courses required as applicable to credential level.
• Ongoing professional maritime training and continuing education required to maintain credential and regulatory compliance.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently.
• Must be able to board and disembark vessels safely, including climbing ladders and maintaining…