Boat Captain

Overview

Manage vessel operations, crew, and barge towing while ensuring safety and compliance

Key Responsibilities

• vessel maintenance
• towing operations
• crew management
• safety compliance
• log reporting
• navigation

Tasks

-Routine maintenance and operation of all machinery aboard the vessel, or tow. -Captains will manage the daily efficiency of the vessel, along with the maintenance and upkeep of the vessel. -Directs and coordinates barge and towing operations, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental protocols and industry regulations. -Ensures that Company policies and protocols are followed; report all violations of policies, or violations of Maritime Federal or State regulations to Marine Operations Manager. -Manages crews, reporting anticipated crew shortages; directs crew in daily operations, providing training. -Sets the watch standing schedule for their crew, ensuring that no licensed wheelman works more than 12 hours in any 24 hour period. -Maintains the Vessel Daily Log and see that it is updated at the end of each 6 hour watch by themselves or their relief. -Responsible for supervising safe and efficient operation and performance of crew, vessel and tow and for ensuring that the equipment is kept neat and in good working order. -Reports Boat Position; barges with cargo; time and location of exchange of barges; estimated time of arrival/departure; report delay time, place and cause; quality of fuel aboard and received, and any other pertinent information. -Captains are expected to navigate the vessel in a safe manner and ensure safety rules are followed by everyone. -Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Requirements

• communication
• safety
• ppe
• electronic navigation
• vessel maintenance
• uscg license

What You Bring

-Excellent communication skills, written and oral -Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests. -Ability to work well under pressure, in changing conditions -Demonstrable understanding of vessel maintenance, cargo handling equipment and operational procedures -Per the requirements of the US Coast Guard, all licensed Captains take, and pass and physical every five years to renew their license. -Required to sit, and or stand for up to six hours while on watch and operating the vessel. -Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry at least 50lbs. -Demonstrable knowledge of local waterways and regulations -Ability to live in close quarters -Experience with electronic navigation systems and associated technology -Required to walk on irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions on barges; walk up and down several flights of stairs, 2-3 times per day.

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Benefits

-Educational Assistance Program -Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity) -Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance -Paid time off & paid holidays -Competitive salary -Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings -Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care -Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts -Holistic Health & Well-being programs

About Amrize

-Founded with a commitment to excellence in engineering and construction, the company specializes in delivering complex projects across various sectors. -The company has rapidly expanded, offering cutting-edge solutions in energy, utilities, infrastructure, and transport. -Known for its technical expertise, it handles projects of varying scales, from large infrastructure developments to niche, highly specialized tasks. -With a focus on sustainable growth, the company partners with leading firms to drive innovative solutions and efficient project execution. -Proudly transforms ambitious ideas into reality, tackling some of the most challenging and impactful projects across the globe.

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