Boat Captain

Description

Captain is to be responsible for managing our vessels, vessel personnel, and all barges in tow. Captains are responsible for crew members’ safety and their well-being while on our vessel. Captains must adhere to all United States Coast Guard regulations and company policies.

• 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.
• Routine maintenance and operation of all machinery aboard the vessel, or tow.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Captains are expected to navigate the vessel in a safe manner and ensure safety rules are followed by everyone.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains the Vessel Daily Log and see that it is updated at the end of each 6 hour watch by themselves or their relief.

Requirements

Required Work Experience: 5-10 years’ experience operating Towing vessels, and moving barges in our working area 2 years’ experience supervising a tow boat crew

Required Training/Certifications: Captains must hold a Master of Towing / Mate of Towing Vessels or Master of 200 gross tons or more with towing vessels endorsement license issued by the United States Coast Guard, with a radar observer endorsement.

Travel Requirements: Must be able to work 15 days on, 7 days off; stands watch for 12 hours each day, divided in to six hour shifts.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Required to sit, and or stand for up to six hours while on watch and operating the vessel.
• Ability to work well under pressure, in changing conditions
• Per the requirements of the US Coast Guard, all licensed Captains take, and pass and physical every five years to renew their license.
• Experience with electronic navigation systems and associated technology
• Demonstrable understanding of vessel maintenance, cargo handling equipment and operational procedures
• 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.
• Demonstrable knowledge of local waterways and regulations
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to live in close quarters
• 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 lift, pull, push, and carry at least 50lbs.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance