Boat Captain

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

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

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Demonstrable knowledge of local waterways and regulations
• Experience with electronic navigation systems and associated technology
• Ability to live in close quarters
• Demonstrable understanding of vessel maintenance, cargo handling equipment and operational procedures
• Ability to work well under pressure, in changing conditions
• 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.
• 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.
• Per the requirements of the US Coast Guard, all licensed Captains take, and pass and physical every five years to renew their license.
• 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• 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
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day