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Job Type Full-time Number of hires for this role On-going need to fill this role

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Benefits Pulled from the full job description Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Commands tugboat to tow barges, and/or assist ships into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, and sounds, Gulf of Mexico and International Waters.

(Is required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard)

License Requirements:

(Disclaimer, all licensures are subject to vessel and manning requirements)

• MMC, Merchant Marine Credentials
• 1600 Ton, Oceans, Mate/Master of Towing
• VSO, Vessel Security Officer
• Radar unlimited
• GMDSS
• Towing experience REQUIRED

Description of Essential Functions:

• Commands workers on deck to rig towlines to barges or ship to be towed
• Determines course towing speed on basis of specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, tides, and current
• Steers tugboat to push or pull barges to destination and to berth and unberth ships, avoiding reefs, outlying shoals, and other hazards to shipping
• Computes position, sets course, and determines speed, using charts, area plotting sheets, navigation devices, like radar, sonic depth finder, compass and sextant and aids to navigation, like lighthouses buoys
• Inspects vessel to ensure safety of crew and passengers, efficient and safe operation of vessel and equipment, and conformance to regulations
• Maintains records of daily activities, movements, and ports-of-call, and prepares progress and personnel reports, and JSEA documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of SMS and HSSEQ maritime practices
• Computer, organizational, and communications skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage crew members
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Performance and results driven.
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Ability to work after hours and on weekends as necessary
• Must have valid TWIC and U.S. Passport.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.

Physical Demands:

• Travel time is required for in-harbor, offshore, and other SMC divisional ports
• Close living quarters aboard the vessel alongside and underway for long periods of time
• This job operates both in a professional office environment when needed and primarily on vessels
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk, sit, reach, bend and move about the facility
• Moderate to high physical effort required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Towing: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• USCG Master's license (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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