About This Role
This role is primarily responsible for the safety of vessel employees, the vessel, cargo, and the environment. The core of the job is to navigate the vessel safely at all times, in all weather conditions, while navigating the inland waterways.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Company safety protocols during watch duty
- Safely operate and manage crew, vessel, and tow efficiency
- Complete, submit, and maintain required records, logs, and reports
- Execute duties as per the Vessel Security Plan as the designated security officer
- Familiarize crew with cargo and associated hazards among towed barges
- Verify serviceability of lifesaving equipment, fire detection, and firefighting systems
- Always maintain safe and clean accommodations and require crew to do the same
- Organize and conduct necessary training, drills, and exercises
- Adhere to established vessel management policies and procedures, including budget management
- Provide clear direction to subordinates and conduct periodic performance evaluations
- Conduct and report results of periodic vessel audits and inspections
- Maintain continual communication with crew, land-based personnel, USCG, or lock personnel for information sharing
- Prepare vessel and crew for emergency responses
- Operate and maintain the assigned vessel in alignment with quality, safety, security, and environmental policies and procedures
- Uphold a positive company image and maintain professional relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel, and the public
- Ensure adequate vessel manning and watch schedules
- Perform other assigned duties as required
Requirements
- Valid USCG Merchant Mariner’s Credential with Towing Endorsement
- Valid TWIC
- Valid Radar Endorsement
- Pass pre-employment drug test and submit to random DOT testing requirements
- Meet USCG physical examination requirements and pass pre-employment physical
- Ability to collaborate, effectively manage and work well with others
- Strong time management skills, able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly follow instructions, both written and verbal
Nice to have:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Prior experience in a similar position within the marine transportation industry
- Prior experience in a safety sensitive position
Physical Requirements
- Traverse boats, barges, and tows a minimum of two (2) miles per day, including on wet or slick surfaces
