First Mate; Relief Captain

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Full Time Operations Galveston, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition

SUMMARY

As a first mate, you will, under the supervision of the captain, be accountable for the safe operation of the vessel, including, but not limited to, navigational responsibilities, operation of various ship systems, and directing the various crew leaders of the vessel. As the second in command, you will be responsible, alongside the captain, for the safety and security of the vessel, crew, and equipment.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for assisting the captain in the safety of the crew members.
• Assisting the captain in voyage plans, navigation, and operation of the vessel.
• Assisting the captain with vessel inspections and certifications.
• Supervising and coordinating activities of the various crews on the vessel delegating daily tasks to ensure operational success.
• Performing regular maintenance and safety checks on the vessel’s equipment and systems.
• Operating the vessel and maintaining stability during operations.
• Steering and operating vessel, using e-charts, radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
• Keeping accurate logs while on duty as well as Daily Project Reports (DPR)
• Preparing vessel documents, port call documents, provision orders , purchase orders , etc.
• Maintaining vessel inventory and updates for bridge equipment.
• Maintaining accurate crew schedules following IMO Crew Rest Hours.
• Inspect vessel to ensure efficient and safe operation of equipment and conformance to Coast Guard inspection regulations.
• Preparation, management, facilitation, and completion of safety meetings, safety drills, Job Safety Analysis and/or Hazard Analysis.
• Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “incident and injury free” work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Credentials must list mate, pilot, or master with indication for mate of towing vessels.
• Credentials must have at least a 300 gross tonnage endorsement.
• Credentials must have proper route endorsement for inland or nearshore routes. Western Rivers or Great Lakes only endorsements are NOT sufficient.
• Must be able to multitask safely and efficiently.
• Must have good communications skills with both crew and office.
• Must have the ability to travel and stay aboard vessel for 21 day hitch.
• Credentials must have proper route endorsement for inland or nearshore routes. Western Rivers or Great Lakes only endorsements are NOT sufficient.
• Must be able to multitask safely and efficiently.
• Must have good communications skills with both crew and office.
• Must have the ability to travel and stay aboard vessel for 21 day hitch.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must perform the job's essential functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

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 hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, the employee must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, twisting, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting repetitively and/or for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders,…