Assistant Marine Superintendent

At US Ocean our success is rooted in our people. Rise to the challenges of marine transportation and logistics.

Department: Fleet Management

Reports To: Senior Director Fleet Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Classification: Full Time

Location: Tampa FL on site (no remote)

Schedule: This position generally follows a standard business schedule Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Occasional work outside of these hours including evenings or weekends may be required to meet operational needs.

Supervisor Responsibility: Ship staff and contractors as required

Travel Requirements: 25% - overnight travel required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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

Operational Support

• Provide day-to-day support to the Marine Superintendent for assigned vessels.
• Monitor vessel movements voyage progress and conformance with schedules.
• Assist with voyage planning including load and discharge sequencing stowage and cargo handling readiness.
• Support deck and engineering leadership onboard in operational decision-making.

Maintenance & Technical Coordination

• Assist with planning scheduling and tracking vessel maintenance and repair periods.
• Review technical reports defect lists and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with contractors Class and OEM vendors.
• Support procurement and logistics related to spares stores and critical equipment.
• Monitor vessel performance metrics as required.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

• Support compliance with ISM ISPS MARPOL SOLAS MLC Flag State PSC Class and other regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal and external inspections (USCG PSC vetting and class surveys).
• Assist in preparing Masters and Chief Engineers for inspections and audits.
• Review and maintain SMS documentation and safety procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Crew Collaboration & Training

• Participate in crew safety meetings performance discussions and onboard evaluations.
• Verify crew certifications and readiness in coordination with Crewing.
• Provide operational guidance on safety compliance and US Ocean standards.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain vessel operational maintenance and compliance records.
• Develop analytical reports on vessel performance inspection results and corrective actions.
• Support customer-specific reporting for military or commercial partners.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Fleet Operations Engineering/Technical HSSQE Crewing Cargo Operations and Commercial teams.
• Assist with operational risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support issue resolution during port calls inspections or unplanned events.

Required Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of maritime or shipboard experience in a licensed deck rating.
• Understanding of vessel operations maintenance cargo handling and marine regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel to vessels and port locations as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Maritime Studies Marine Engineering Nautical Science Naval Architecture or related field.
• STCW License (Officer-level) or equivalent shipboard experience. (Second officer level or above preferred)
• NSE Software experience.
• Familiarity with RO/RO breakbulk heavy-lift or government cargo operations preferred.
• Experience with inspection processes (PSC Class vetting) and SMS documentation.
• OSHA Hazmat or maritime safety training.

Competencies

• Operational Awareness Understands vessel operations navigation principles and engineering frameworks.
• Safety Leadership Promotes safe work practices hazard identification and regulatory compliance.
• Communication Effectively communicates with shipboard personnel authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Problem Solving Assists in resolving operational challenges and recommending solutions.
• Situational Judgment Responds appropriately in fast-paced operational environments.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work performed in office aboard vessels and in port/terminal environments.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions such as heat humidity wind rain and noise.
• Occasional access to areas requiring climbing ladders entering confined spaces and navigating uneven surfaces.
• Travel required for port calls dry-dockings inspections and vessel support.
• Ability to move around vessels terminals and shipyards safely.
• Ability to sit stand walk lift to 25 lbs. and use standard office equipment.
• Adequate vision hearing and balance for marine environments.

EEO and Legal Disclaimers

• US Ocean is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at .
• Employment with US Ocean is at-will. This means either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice subject to applicable law.
• If applicable final candidates will be subject to a background check in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Prior to conducting the background check US Ocean will obtain the candidates written consent. The results of the background check may impact the hiring decision.

Additional Notes:

• Remote Work Requirements: Must have access to a reliable internet connection and a designated workspace free from distractions.
• Work Hours and Availability: Expected to maintain core work hours and be reachable via company communication tools as dictated by business operations.
• Data Security and Equipment: Responsible for safeguarding company-issued equipment and complying with all IT security protocols and remote access policies.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Job descriptions may be revised periodically to reflect organizational needs and/or compliance updates.

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