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Director of Vessel Operations

Trailer Bridge

Job Location:

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 22 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The Director Vessel Operations is responsible for leading the daily operations maintenance repair and regulatory compliance of Trailer Bridges barge fleet. This position oversees vessel inspections dry dock projects maintenance planning and vendor management to ensure safe reliable and efficient operations. The Director collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners to maintain schedule integrity control costs and support the successful executive of Trailer Bridges transportation services

Responsibilities:

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

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

7 years of maritime operations vessel maintenance marine engineering or related marine transportation experience
Bachelors 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
Must possess a valid TWIC card.
Must possess a valid passport or be able to obtain one as occasional international travel may be required.