Wheelman

Reportsto: C.O.O., V.P. of Operations, Operations Manager, Port Captain

Supervises:
Tankerman,Deckhands

Responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable,and environmentally compliant operation of assigned areas by performing the following duties:

The Master, Relief Captain and Pilot are the managers of the vessel including all barges attached. The Master, Relief Captain and Pilot are responsible for the crew’s adherence to all United States Coast Guard andcompany policies. The Master, Relief Captain and Pilot are to navigate safely, supervise the crew, oversee safety programs, comply with rules and regulations pertaining to the towing of vessel sand protect the environment.

The Master,Relief Captain and Pilot take work assignments from the Operation Department. The Pilot backs up the Master, serving as supervisor when the Master is asleep and has management and supervisory responsibility while on watch.

The Relief Captain serves as Pilot when the Master is on the vessel, andserves as the Master when the Master is  Master, Relief Captain and Pilot must beable to intercede and safely perform the essential functions of any job on thevessel to include the job tasks of a deckhand and tankerman.

• Trainsand supervises the crew in the safe and efficient performance of duties.
• Evaluatesperformance of all crew members with river crews consisting of 7 to 10members and canal crews consisting of 4 to 5 members.
• Navigatesin rivers or canals by properly using steering controllers, throttles,radar compasses, short wave radios, depth finders, loud hailers and other equipment to transport tow to a destination. Uses radio communication and vision to navigate waterways, docks, locks, and other vessel traffic.
• Supervises the cleaning and maintenance of boat and tow; the loading, transport, anddischarging of cargo.
• Adheresto company policies. United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations.
• Actsas a company representative in the day-to-day dealings with customers attheir facilities and with representatives of governmental agencies.
• Actsas the on-site coordinator in emergencies.
• Onsmaller vessels performs routine engine room maintenance such as changing oil, checking oil, and changing fuel filters.

• Holdand maintain necessary United States Coast Guard marine documents and/ or licenses for the position of the Master/ Relief Captain/ Pilot for inlandwaters and the Great Lakes. Employee must be able to meet all requirements to be able to renew and maintain documents or licenses.
• Attend and successfully complete company training on new procedures and operations such as vapor recovery, benzene regulations, and fire fighting.
• Attend company training on new procedures.
• Provide navigationexperience to senior crew members.
• Provide orientation to new employees and training for all crew members.
• Organize periodicoperational meetings including safety, quality system, and other company-related topics.
• Provide briefings to crew on customer requirements.

• Ensure safe,working conditions and orderliness to the vessel.
• Ensure safe, sanitary living and working conditions for the crew.
• Ensure that company safety rules and environmental regulations are being followed.
• Establish good morale, personal hygiene, and efficiency of the crew.
• Wear safety equipment as required, including steel-toed shoes, foul weather gear,gloves, boots, and respirators to protect against cargo contact.
• Ensure safe operation of the vessel, the safety of the crew and safety of any visitorat all times and in all weather conditions.
• Assistin safety and rescue operations in emergency situations.
• Physically pull or assist pulling a 200-300 lb. man from the water.

• Ensure that all barge and vessel documentation is on board, is current and is located
  on the proper vessel.
• Maintain the vessel log (towing job, actions, speed, and times).
• Approverequisitions for equipment, material, repairs, supplies and food.
• Verifybarge manifest.
• Conductthe primary investigation of all injuries, illnesses, and accidents, and complete
  necessary forms and reports.
• Conducta monthly physical inspection of the vessel, observing, for example, safety equipment, fire fighting equipment, licenses and other documentation.

• Navigatevessel safely by properly operating navigational controls, propulsion, engines,gears, mechanical and electrical equipment under various…