Boat Captain

Overview

Operate and maintain marine vessels for construction/repair projects, ensuring safety and logs.

Key Responsibilities

• log management
• material handling
• vessel maintenance
• vessel operation
• safety monitoring

Tasks

-Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs, records, and reports regarding vessel activities. -The individual may be required to lift objects with a minimum of 10 lbs. and a maximum single-person lift of 50 lbs. This could result in frequent lifting or carrying depending on project needs. -Perform and coordinate maintenance of the Company-assigned vessels, including daily maintenance, minor repairs, vessel upkeep, and overall appearance. -Operate and navigate a vessel according to United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations and safety standards. -The individual is going to be required on occasion to climb ladders, stoop, board boats, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. -Maintain a high level of safety for passengers and crews, including monitoring crew members on the vessel at all times.

Requirements

• towing license
• twic
• mmc
• 5 years
• marine towing
• communication

What You Bring

-Certification(s): Master of Towing license. -The individual frequently works near moving mechanical parts and must be able to adapt to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration. -Experience: Five (5) years of experience operating tug boats/marine vessels. -The individual may be required to walk, step, climb, or otherwise move from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters. -The individual must be physically fit and capable of spending extended time at sea in all weather conditions. -Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Thorough knowledge of marine towing. -The individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. -Education: Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be willing/eligible to obtain one upon hire. Valid Driver’s License. Valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). -The individual may be required to work long hours and/or weekends. Additionally, some out-of-town or overnight travel may be required. -Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors. Able to make swift decisions under pressure or in high-stress/emergencies. General knowledge of marine towing. Works independently, without supervision, and can work with a team. -Experience: Six (6) months of experience operating tug boats/marine vessels. -The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes a hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal floatation devices (PFD), and/or other protective equipment.

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About Russell Marine Llc

-It has steadily grown from a regional heavy-civil contractor. -Strategically positioned along the Gulf Coast, the company executes waterfront projects from docks to bridges. -Equipped with crane barges up to 350 tons, it tackles complex marine jobs. -Serves both public and private clients with a competitive pricing model without sacrificing quality. -Typical projects include new dock and pier construction, bridge replacement, and loading-arm maintenance. -Its asset expansion and repeat contracts attest to a proven track record in heavy-civil marine work.

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