About This Role
Working as a deckhand on a harbor tug involves assisting the tug Master and crew to ensure the timely, efficient, and orderly operation of the vessel. This role suits a candidate who is dedicated to safety, environmental health, security, and maintenance standards.
Responsibilities
- Maneuver the towing vessel in a safe, disciplined, prudent, and orderly manner under the direct supervision of a qualified operator
- Maintain unity, good order, and discipline among the crew
- Familiarize with the responsibilities, authority, and duties of the permanent deckhand and Mate (Pilot)
- Rapidly acquire expertise in company policies and procedures
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed
- Actively participate in drills, training, company meetings, and on board safety evolutions, and enhance the safety and security posture of the vessel
- Assist in vessel orientation for new crewmembers
- Report deficiencies in the vessel or crew to the master
- Maintain a professional attitude during operations and whenever dealing with customers, partners, or company personnel
- Perform other appropriate tasks and duties as may be assigned from time to time by company officials or the master
Requirements
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Effectiveness in operating equipment associated with navigation and communications, such as VHF radios, radar units, AIS receivers, and personal computers
- Safe, proper, and effective operation of all tools and equipment
- Appropriate vessel handling, navigation, watchstanding, and seamanship experience
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Good spatial orientation and assertiveness
- Effective social adaptability, interpersonal skills, and resilience
- Minimum credential of OS/Wiper
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
- TWIC card and driver’s license required
- Reliable transportation in the states of Louisiana and Texas
- Must reside in the vicinity of either Lake Charles, LA or Point Comfort, TX, or be willing and able to relocate as necessary at own expense
Nice to have:
- National Able Bodied Seaman-Limited or higher and experience on towing on Inland or Near Coastal routes
Important Details
- Locations: Lake Charles, LA; Point Comfort, TX
Physical Requirements
- Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly
- Requires hearing, talking, grasping quickly, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, crawling, and swimming