Push Boat Captain

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