About Us

FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving the Northeast. With a diversified portfolio that includes over 1.4 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline of solar and battery projects, FirstLight specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), utility-scale solar and large-scale battery assets. The company’s mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world’s growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable. Based in Burlington, MA, with operating offices in Northfield, MA, and New Milford, CT, FirstLight is a steward of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in North America.

We have over 140 employees with operations based in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

We proudly serve our host communities and beyond through our clean energy assets, the recreation spaces we steward, the jobs we produce, and the economic benefit we deliver through our operations and charitable actions.

We are a team of caring, passionate professionals who are driven to deliver positive climate impact and to have fun while doing it! We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage people with diverse perspectives, skills and experiences to apply.

Position Detail:

We currently have an opening for an experienced Station Control Room Operator Helper in New Milford, CT. This is a unionized position within the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

The Station Control Room Operator Helper reports to the O&M Supervisor and is responsible for performing duties associated with the safe and economic operation of the Rocky River Station, providing technical and operational support for the assets, handling inspections and maintaining safety protocols.

Our ideal candidate possesses the experience, passion and energy to be a driving force in FirstLight’s continued evolution to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid to meet the clean energy needs of tomorrow.

The compensation for this position falls between $32.93 and $47.35 per hour. The final compensation offered will depend on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and years of relevant experience, industry-specific experience, relevant education/certifications and geographic location.

Our total compensation package also includes a competitive bonus plus comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement savings with company match, life insurance, disability benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, health and wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, scholarship program, employee referral bonus, volunteer time off benefit, charitable gift match program and more.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

-Assist the Station Operator in the operation of plant equipment such as pumps valves, hydroelectric turbine generators, cooling water system equipment, lubricating oil system equipment, air compressors, and generator braking systems
-Responsible for the proper operation of complex systems and equipment that can directly affect the safety and operation of the power plant
-Perform inspection rounds of the plant; Recognize and report any equipment problems that jeopardize employee safety and plant operations to the Station Operator and Shift Supervisor; Record equipment operational data on plant logs
-Investigate equipment problems and take the proper actions necessary to correct
-Operate auxiliary equipment, hydroelectric turbine generators, pumps, manually operate system valves, and clean water and oil strainers
-Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including painting, as directed
-Perform necessary housekeeping functions to maintain neat and clean conditions around plant equipment, buildings, and siteto include outside sweeping of parking lot
-Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including holidays, weekends, and nights
-Available to work overtime when required for field support, outage support, training opportunities and during major events and shift coverage
-Successfully learn and complete all steps of the established Hydro Operator Training progression program to become qualified as a Station Operator; Participate in and successfully complete other training programs as assigned
-Successfully develop and attain the ability to operate plant equipment from the Distributed Control System (DCS) at Rocky River Station; Successfully develop and attain the ability to operate the other hydroelectric plants remotely from the DCS
-Follow plant operating procedures and closely follow and properly implement all instructions
-Act as a team member with all FirstLight employees, displaying a positive attitude and professional, courteous behavior
-Complies with all FirstLight policies and procedures
-Carries out other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications / Skills

-High School Diploma or equivalent required
-3+ years of experience in a plant operations role or related industry
-Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude
-Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Takes initiative to progress/improve functions and equipment
-Proficient computer skills
-Strong problem-solving, organizational and planning skills
-Self-starter with high level of initiative and independence; also excels in a team environment
-Must have a valid, clean driver’s license
-Must be able to work a schedule based on 24-hour operations and work 12-hour shifts which will include weekends, holidays and evenings and be available to respond to plant emergencies as required

Physical Requirements

-Working environment is approximately 20% outdoors; 80% indoors
-Must have the ability to meet the highest level of attendance requirements
-Must be physically capable of performing demanding work at heights and with adverse conditions during operations when participating in fire/emergency activities
-Maintain a full range of manual dexterity in a power plant environment with no limitations
-Must be physically capable of entering and working in confined spaces
-Must be able to wear protective equipment which includes hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes, fire retardant shirt and pants
-Must be physically capable of working around water including raking intake racks and performing inspections outdoors in all-weather seasons
-Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
-Required to have eyesight corrected to 20/40 to accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges
-Must be physically capable to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment, and use portable radio communications
-Must be physically capable of climbing stairs and ladders

Why Work for FirstLight?

We consider our employees to be our most valuable resource and we strive to provide a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace. FirstLight embraces a company-wide commitment to recruit, develop, and retain a dedicated, diverse, and engaged workforce that is motivated to be ever better both professionally and personally.

Joining the FirstLight Team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture. Some of our benefits for eligible employees include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Mental Health Care

• 401(k) with Employer Matching

• Flexible Spending Account

• Health Savings Account

• Annual Performance Incentive Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Professional Development

• Employee Referral Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Charitable Matching Program & Employer Sponsored Volunteer Program

FirstLight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, FirstLight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

FirstLight’s values are:

Respect – Integrity – Safety – Excellence – Innovation - Team

Primary Focus: Daily monitoring of boilers and turbines, ISO-NE power bidding, natural-gas usage, beneficial reuse water, predictive and preventive maintenance, root-cause analysis, DCS, PLC and SCADA support, NERC compliance, ash testing, TCLP compliance, and capital projects.

Required or Preferred Background: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent higher-level Stationary Engineer qualifications. Minimum five years in an industrial plant, preferably power generation or Thermomechanical Treatment. MBA, PMP, or PE preferred.

Schedule / Work Environment: Full-time, on-site industrial role supporting plant operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and projects.

Salary Range: $108,900–$155,600

Sign-On Bonus: Eligible

Primary Focus: Plant performance analysis, combustion optimization, process controls, production reporting, engineering modifications, reliability improvement, Boiler Condition Assessment Reports, and capital projects from design through commissioning.

Required or Preferred Background: Engineering degree preferred, particularly Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, licensing, and experience. Massachusetts Second Class or higher Engineer License, U.S. Coast Guard Engineering License, or substantial power-generation, marine-engineering, utility, or steam-plant experience considered. Three to five or more years of relevant experience.

Schedule / Work Environment: Full-time, on-site weekday role; occasional off-hours, weekend, outage, project, troubleshooting, and emergency support.

Salary Range: $108,900–$155,600
Sign On Bonus: Eligible

Primary Focus: Direct shift leadership and safe operation of the steam plant, including boilers, turbines, fuel-processing systems, electric-generating equipment, maintenance clearances, emergency response, environmental compliance, and employee development.

Required or Preferred Background: Massachusetts Second Class Engineer License required; minimum three years of supervisory or engineering experience in power generation, utility operations, Thermomechanical Treatment, resource recovery, marine engineering, or another heavy-industrial environment.

Schedule / Work Environment: Rotating shift schedule; industrial plant environment; climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights and in confined spaces, and wearing a full-face respirator.

Salary Range: $108,900-$155,600
Sign On Bonus: Up to $20,000 for qualified candidates

PERKS

Heath care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401k with employer match (qualifications required)
Credential reimbursement (qualifications required)
Travel provided to and from the vessel
Rotation schedule

JOB SUMMARY 

The Captain in the key leader of the Vessel Leadership Team (VLT - a group of leaders assigned to lead all aspects of each vessel). The Captain directly oversees onboard managers, and indirectly manages crew, ensuring the safe and professional delivery of UnCruise Adventures’ published cruise products. The Captain provides excellent and proven leadership, safety, and communications skills with all company employees, partners, vendors, and travel industry professionals. This position reports to the Director of Nautical Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years experience as either Captain or 1st Mate on passenger-carrying vessels.
Extensive experience in the operations of vessels in diverse waters such as Southeast Alaska, the Snake and Columbia Rivers, the Gulf of California, Mexico and Hawaii.
Ability to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations.    
Excellent crisis management skills: works well under pressure, and acts quickly and decisively using sound judgment.
Supervisory experience in maritime environment required. Additional supervisory oversight of hotel operations strongly preferred.
Proficient user of computer systems, with the ability to utilize MS software applications in a Windows environment.
Able to troubleshoot, act quickly with confidence, and make sound decisions while exercising good judgment
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively present sensitive information in one-on-one situations, and comfort with public speaking in group situations. 
Excellent written English language skills, with the ability to prepare professional documents and reports in a timely manner.  
Maintain professional demeanor at all time.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

USCG 100GRT Master License - Near Coastal License required for all Alaska
Passport
CPR / First Aid / AED 
Medical Certificate
Radar Observer Unlimited 
FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit 
TWIC
Drug/Alcohol Test Specimen Collector (Company provided)  
Advanced Medical Training (e.g. Med Care Provider, WFR, EMT) *Preferred, not required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: CREW MANAGEMENT/TRAINING

Directly supervise Chief Engineer, 1st Mate, 2nd Mate, Hotel Manager, and Expedition Leader (reports may vary depending on route/vessel). Indirectly supervise all crew assigned to the vessel. 
Respond in a timely manner to all concerns, complaints, and allegations, and conducts investigations as necessary. Notify shore-side managers of potentially escalating problems.
Assist in the training and development of all direct reports. Also assist in the training of any new staff or relief Captain positions.
Monitor and counsel work performance throughout the season and conduct written performance evaluations of the above crew members. Ensure that other managers and officers complete mid-season and end-of-season reviews of assigned staff.
Coach, discipline, and/or terminate crew as necessary in a timely and appropriate manner, seek the guidance and support of shore-side managers in Seattle as needed. 
Conduct weekly informational meetings with the staff, officers and crew.
Maintain professional demeanor with guests, crew, staff, agents, officials, and the public.
Through the Officers, oversee the management, operation, maintenance, and repair of the vessel.
Participate in shore-side training as required by the company.  
Participate in guest activities such as dining with guests and acts as UnCruise Adventures representative in communities/ports where vessel visits.
Ensure delivery of Company programming directives including Next Adventure, shore excursions, onboard programs, presentations, and off-vessel excursions as defined in company training program.
Distribute all information to and from officers, crew, staff, guests, and the Seattle office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: SAFETY/NAVIGATION/COMPLIANCE/FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Perform bridge navigation during specified periods. Determine geographical position of the ship, using all available means such as GPS, radar ranges, visual observations, depth sounders, etc.
Record necessary entries in navigation and radio logs.
Handle the vessel in docking, anchoring, piloting, en route, in close quarters and open sea conditions.
Ensure vessel compliance to company safety and pollution prevention policies and procedures and requests supervisory assistance/guidance when necessary.
Navigate vessel to ensure avoidance of marine hazards such as reefs, outlying shoals, shallow waters, etc., using aids to navigation such as lights, lighthouses, and buoys.
Drive inflatable boats as necessary.
Oversee and assists with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.
Oversee the security of the vessel both at sea and at dock; ensures gangway watch is posted at all times while at dock.
Coordinate off-ship emergency medical aid. Assist the 1st Mate in administering first aid treatment and in documenting medical incident reports.
Oversee safety briefings for guests and coordinates on-board instructive drills for guests, staff and crew.
Conduct periodic inspections to ensure that crew and guests observe regulations pertaining to safe vessel operation
Prepare the vessel for, and attend all U.S. Coast Guard annual dry-docks and other inspections as required.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory agency directives affecting vessel operations including U.S. Coast Guard, Center for Disease Control, public lands/waters agencies, and others. 
Oversee all drug and alcohol testing as required by the U.S. Coast Guard and Company policy.
Ensure compliance with the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response Activities.
Oversee all reporting of vessel incidents (hull, crew, staff, and guest).
Oversee all accounting reports, time cards, inventory, and requisitions. 

ONBOARD ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / EMPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE

Living Conditions - Crew live in close quarters with 4 to 8 people of all genders per room depending on the vessel. Having your own room is not an option due to limited berthing.
Length of Work Shift - Physically able to work 12 hours per day, 7 days a week for 6 to 8 weeks at a time. Rotations off the vessel are usually 2 to 3 weeks.
Mobility - Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, crawling, and pushing/pulling. Must ascend and descend stairs and ladders, sometimes while carrying tools or objects. Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Handling & Strength - Able to handle, lift, and lower objects totaling 50 pounds between the ground/deck level to a height of about 4 to 6 feet, and able to repeat these movements. Able to carry these objects up to 100 feet continuously for 20 minutes.
Environmental Conditions - Able to work in all weather conditions, around loud noise, in small spaces, and fit through a 28-inch wide hatch.
DOT Drug Testing - In compliance with USCG regulations, must pass a pre-employment drug test and additional in-season testing per federal guidelines.
Allergens - This position requires working with and/or being around raw and cooked shellfish, cleaning chemicals and other known allergens.
Medical Review - A medical review is required. Must be medically fit to work onboard for safety and compliance.

BASE PAY

Summer sailing season wage range is based on vessel placement: $415 - $487 / day
Non-sailing shipyard work at 40 hours / week: $45.00 - $50.00 /hr depending on experience

Maritime Analysts collect, analyze, and consolidate maritime safety of navigation information to populate maritime navigation databases in order to disseminate standardized data, products and services. They also promulgate worldwide navigational warnings, provide quality assurance for maritime products, generate mission-specific datasets, and respond to queries from national and international customers. These duties fulfill NGA’s Maritime Safety Office obligations under U.S. Code Title 10, Federal and international laws, regulations, and national security.

Qualifications Mandatory
MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement’s mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:

1. Proven ability to communicate ongoing work and findings to various audiences through reports and briefings.
2. Demonstrated experience interpreting hardcopy and digital nautical charts, publications, and/or utilizing an Electronic Charting & Display Information System (ECDIS), Electronic Nautical Chart (ENC) or Digital Nautical Chart (DNC).
3. Demonstrated experience of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and the Worldwide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS).
4. Demonstrated experience with multiple navigation modalities (celestial, visual, radar, electronic, piloting or voyaging planning).
5. Demonstrated experience identifying or analyzing process improvements
6. Demonstrated experience providing quality assurance for maritime products and data sets

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited state or federal maritime academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, or the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
-OR- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Astronomy, Cartography, Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, Meteorology, Navigation, Physics, or other subjects related to marine navigation and operations. Education must include successful completion of U.S Merchant Marine Third Mate’s License requirements from the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center.
-OR-
B. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience as a crew member aboard U.S. commercial or military vessels while serving in a navigational capacity. Experience must include Officer of the Deck Underway Qualifications from the U.S. Military or proficiency in multiple navigation modalities (celestial, electronic, visual, radar, piloting, voyage planning, etc.) using NGA or NOAA navigation products.

-Licenses/Certifications- • U.S Merchant Marine Deck License credentials issued by the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center; or specific navigation designations/qualifications, which include but are not limited to, Officer of the Deck (OOD) Underway, Navigator (NAV), Assistant Navigator (ANAV), Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Marine Deck Officer (880A1), and Quartermaster of the Watch (QMOW).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/60 or better with or without corrective lenses

Maritime Analysts collect, analyze, and consolidate maritime safety of navigation information to populate maritime navigation databases in order to disseminate standardized data, products and services. They also promulgate worldwide navigational warnings, provide quality assurance for maritime products, generate mission-specific datasets, and respond to queries from national and international customers. These duties fulfill NGA’s Maritime Safety Office obligations under U.S. Code Title 10, Federal and international laws, regulations, and national security.
Promotion Opportunity

Qualifications Mandatory
MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement’s mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:

Proven ability to communicate ongoing work and findings to various audiences through reports and briefings.
Demonstrated familiarity of hardcopy and digital charts.
Demonstrated familiarity of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and the Worldwide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS).
Demonstrated familiarity of multiple navigation modalities (celestial, visual, radar, electronic, piloting or voyaging planning).
Demonstrated experience identifying or analyzing process improvements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited state or federal maritime academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, or the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
-OR- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Astronomy, Cartography, Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, Meteorology, Navigation, Physics, or other subjects related to marine navigation and operations. Education must include successful completion of U.S Merchant Marine Third Mate’s License requirements from the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center.
-OR-
B. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience as a crew member aboard U.S. commercial or military vessels while serving in a navigational capacity. Experience must include Officer of the Deck Underway Qualifications from the U.S. Military or proficiency in multiple navigation modalities (celestial, electronic, visual, radar, piloting, voyage planning, etc.) using NGA or NOAA navigation products.

-Licenses/Certifications- • U.S Merchant Marine Deck License credentials issued by the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center; or specific navigation designations/qualifications, which include but are not limited to, Officer of the Deck (OOD) Underway, Navigator (NAV), Assistant Navigator (ANAV), Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Marine Deck Officer (880A1), and Quartermaster of the Watch (QMOW).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/60 or better with or without corrective lenses

POSITION OVERVIEW

Schuyler Line Navigation Company is looking for driven, curious associates in to join our Leadership Rotation Program (LRP) - a 12-month structured development track built to grow our bench of future company leaders.

This isn't a shadowing program. As an Associate – Leadership Rotation (LRA), you'll take on real, accountable work across four core functions of our business, build genuine cross-functional fluency in the maritime industry, and graduate the program ready for a possible permanent placement on the team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Over 360 days, you'll rotate through four departments, spending 90 days in each:

Finance: Get hands-on with AP/AR, general accounting, invoicing, and budgeting - building the numbers-based view of the business that grounds everything else you'll do as an Associate – Leadership Rotation (LRA),

HSQE / Technical: Dig into our Safety Management System, regulatory compliance, and technical/maintenance planning.

Operations: Own pieces of voyage planning, crewing coordination, vessel scheduling, and port operations as an Associate – Leadership Rotation (LRA),

Commercial: Get exposure to chartering, client relationships, freight negotiation, and market analysis.

In each rotation, you'll set goals with your supervisor, take ownership of real deliverables, and keep a rotation logbook to track your growth.

As an Associate – Leadership Rotation (LRA), you won't be figuring this out alone:

You'll experience structured check-ins with HR every 45 days, plus formal close-out reviews at the end of each rotation

There will be warm handoffs between supervisors at every transition, so you're never starting from zero

You'll be paired with a senior Executive Mentor - someone outside your direct chain - for independent monthly career coaching throughout the year.

There is a defined path forward - the program culminates in a possible permanent placement conversation around day 360.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree required.

Experience with Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) preferred.

Able to successfully pass a post-offer background check.

Able to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail

Able to solve problems proactively.

Able to work discreetly and professionally with confidential and sensitive information.

Able to be adaptable and effective in fast-paced, growing environments

Able to demonstrate a collaborative, team-first mindset with a positive, solution-focused approach.

The selected candidate must possess access to a reliable form of transportation with the ability to work in the office during standard business hours Monday – Thursday, with a one-hour lunch, unless an alternate schedule is approved. This includes the option to work from home on Fridays during standard business hours with a one-hour lunch, unless an alternate schedule is approved. This position is expected to perform work outside and beyond normal working hours during times of critical deadlines, projects, or when there are time-sensitive duties.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL, Schuyler Line Navigation Company (SLNC) is a U.S.-flagged maritime transportation and logistics provider specializing in commercial and government cargo services.

With a commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial discipline, SLNC ensures secure and efficient transportation solutions for defense, energy, and commercial customers. We operate in some of the most remote and austere environments globally, offering door-to-door logistics solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

SLNC offers competitive pay, an exceptional culture and a generous benefits package.

By applying to this position, you consent to your application materials being processed through Indeed Talent Scout, Indeed Smart Sourcing, and associated AI/LLM tools as part of our application process.

Schuyler Line Navigation Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

This posting may be closed or canceled at any time based on business needs.

SLNC does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms. Please do not forward candidate profiles to our employees, hiring managers, or leadership. Any resumes received without a current, signed contractual agreement for this role with our HR department will be considered gratis referrals, and no placement fee will be owed, regardless of whether the candidate is subsequently hired.

Safety Management Systems, LLC (www.smsllc.com) is seeking an Associate Consultant to join our Maine-based maritime consultancy. As an Associate Consultant, you will be mentored by an experienced team of technical experts serving a wide range of commercial and public vessel operators throughout the U.S.

This position will be staffed on a remote working basis. Travel to client sites is required approximately 25% of the time.

Position Associate Consultant
Location Remote (Maine-based firm)
Travel Approximately 25%
Focus Management system development and implementation

About SMSLLC
Founded in 1996, SMSLLC serves an ever-growing number of vessel operators across all major industry sectors. We provide leading professional maritime consulting services to improve safety, operations and compliance in three core service areas:
1. Management system development and implementation
2. Assessment and audit of organizations, systems and processes
3. Technical advisory on regulatory and commercial compliance
We maintain close relationships with clients and stakeholders, including trade associations, classification societies and the U.S. Coast Guard, so the support we provide is well-informed and consistent with current industry thinking.

Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking positive, self-motivated individuals who want to build a consulting career within a small but exceptional firm. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate will be assigned to project teams supporting management system development and implementation.
Responsibilities
• Deliver work of the highest quality that exceeds client expectations
• Collaborate effectively on multiple projects and tasks as assigned
• Maintain a customer-oriented focus on all engagements
• Maximize personal productivity on all assigned tasks
• Assist in maintaining project plans and schedules
• Develop high-quality, end-user-focused process documentation
• Perform internal audits and reviews
• Develop and deliver training and presentations
• Analyze data
• Identify opportunities for improvement (OFIs), including those involving new technologies and software
• Maintain the confidentiality of company and client business, processes, documentation and data
• Travel approximately 25%

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering or a related discipline
• Two years of maritime industry experience, onboard or ashore
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and software utilization skills
• Ability to meet internal and external deadlines
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as a team member

Preferred Credentials
• ISO or ISM Code internal auditor training
• Marine risk assessment and incident investigation training
• Seagoing experience
• Familiarity with domestic and international maritime regulations

Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience (70-90K)
• Full benefits, including:
– Health, dental and vision coverage with an employer-sponsored HSA
– Life and disability insurance
– Employer-matched 401(k)

Our Values
The successful candidate will be expected to uphold these values:
• Put the client first and strive to be a trusted advisor.
• Be a productive member of the team and make a positive impact.
• Provide simple solutions that appeal to the end user.
• Don’t be critical without offering constructive alternatives.
• Be accountable for yourself and your work.
• On time, on budget and on point.

Location: Houston, TX

About the Opportunity

Flagship Management is recruiting an entry-level Post Fixtures Analyst for an established international shipping company.

This opportunity is well suited to a recent college graduate or someone beginning a career in commercial shipping. Previous shipping or legal experience is helpful but is not required.

Working within the Post Fixtures team, you will support the commercial and financial activities that follow the agreement of a vessel charter. This includes monitoring voyage results, preparing calculations and invoices, compiling claims documentation, and tracking outstanding payments and recoveries.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor vessel schedules, update voyage estimates, and communicate changes in voyage profit and loss to the Chartering team.
Prepare laytime calculations to determine time used for loading and discharge under charter party agreements.
Raise invoices and compile supporting documentation for post-fixture claims.
Submit and track claims within contractual deadlines.
Coordinate with operations, commercial, and legal teams to support the negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes.
Process broker commission payments.
Maintain accurate records and handle commercial information confidentially.
Ensure activities comply with charter party terms and business commitments.
Provide support outside normal office hours, including occasional weekends, when required.
Qualifications and Skills
Entry-level candidates and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
An academic background in maritime studies, business, finance, logistics, law, or a related discipline is helpful.
Previous shipping experience, internships, or legal-related experience is a plus, but not required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable working with numbers, calculations, and detailed documentation.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and fluency in English.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience with IMOS or other shipping software is helpful but not required.
Interest in developing a career in the commercial shipping industry.