Job Description
Push Boat Captain
Responsible for safe navigation, and vessel & crew management, of push boats at United Bulk Terminals- Davant. Captains will coordinate and execute a rigorous daily schedule to support the facility, and customer needs as well as supervise daily, routine and emergency vessel maintenance.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Responsible for the safe and reliable daily operation of their tug
- Serve as primary tug vessel operator, safely maneuvering tug and barge(s) throughout the UBT fleet
- Direct deckhands in docking & undocking maneuvers
- Maintain tug records including vessel logbook and HELM
- Coordinate and conduct scheduled drills with tug, crew and port captain
- Ensure vessels are always clean and well maintained
- Ensure daily barge inspection/checklists are being conducted and completed in HELM
- Prepare for and participate in USCG required internal and external audits
- Responsible for the safe and reliable daily operation of fleet of two (2) assists tugs
- Coordinate between boat and shore side staff to ensure safe operation of barge movements in respect to daily schedule, weather, shore side-line handling, assist tug operation, and barge maintenance.
- Responsible for deck side consumable and spare part requests.
Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Minimum license: 200 Ton Master, inland, with towing and radar endorsement. (100 Tons with towing endorsement considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Valid TWIC
- Valid US Driver's License
- Previous experience as Master of a twin-screw tug engaged in fleet work
- Excellent communication skills in order to communicate effectively/efficiently with crew members, shore staff, customer, and line handlers via VHF, email, and/or mobile phone
- Ability to get along with crew members in confined quarters for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to direct, evaluate, and correct performance of subordinates
- Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours
- Ability to work 2 weeks on /1 week off schedule (unless otherwise agreed), around the clock shifts and holidays and weekend.
- Willingness and ability to be flexible and creative
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook), PDFs, HELM, and use of associated computer, printer/scanner, and work mobile phone.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical Must meet "fit for duty" requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)
- The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces
- Must be physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, climb onto barges and up and down ladders.
- Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, wind, heat, etc.)
- Must be comfortable working aboard boats and barges using heavy lines, winches, and mechanical tools for repairs
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work at protected heights up to 160 feet.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to conduct crew changes at the United Bulk Terminals - Davant
Core Principles:
- Our people are our greatest assets.
- Their safety is our top priority.
- We provide exceptional service.
- We believe every relationship is important.
- We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets.
- We know today's opportunities are tomorrow's growth.
- We conduct all business with integrity.
- We build on our legacy.
Position Specific Behaviors:
- Team player
- Makes decisions and executes quickly
- Honesty and integrity
- Adaptable and flexible
- Collaborative- works well with others
- Excels in high growth, entrepreneurial and meritocratic environment
Job Tags
Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work