Director of Vessel Operations

Summary

• Direct daily vessel operations, maintenance planning, and repair activities for the Trailer Bridge barge fleet.
• Oversee vessel inspection programs and maintenance planning to ensure regulatory compliance, operational reliability and schedule integrity.
• Develop and execute vessel operations strategies that support business objectives, operational efficiency and fleet reliability.
• Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, budgets and resource plans to support safe and efficient vessel operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, classification societies, vendors, shipyards and other key business partners.
• Prioritize and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and dry dock activities to minimize service disruptions.
• Manage and develop Vessel Ops Team, ensuring timely completion of maintenance and repair objectives.
• Develop repair scopes, oversee dry dock projects, and monitor vendor performance, budgets and timelines.
• Maintain vessel certifications, surveys, inspection records and regulatory documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable maritime regulations.
• Provide leadership and oversight for vessel surveys, audits, training exercises and safety programs.
• Oversee inventory management, equipment readiness, and procurement activities supporting vessel maintenance and repair operations.
• Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and service quality.
• Prepare and communication operational updates, repair status, risks and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, safety and company policies

• 7+ years of maritime operations, vessel maintenance, marine engineering, or related marine transportation experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Transportation, Marine Engineering, Business, or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams, vendors, and operational budgets within a maritime environment.
• Strong knowledge of vessel maintenance, dry dock planning, regulatory compliance, and marine safety requirements
• Strong problem solving, analytical and decision making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead cross functional teams and manage multiple priorities in fast paced environment
• Ability to work efficiently with employees, vendors, regulators and executive leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications  

• Medical, Dental & Vison Coverage
• Mental Health Coverage
• 401k, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Generous PTO Plan & Paid Holidays
• Class Pass Credits
• Opportunity for internal career advancement
• Mentorship & Leadership Development Programs