Boat Pilot

Job Location:

Keota, OK 74941

Livestock Nutrition Center, a leading regional feed manufacturer, is looking for a qualified Harbor/Port Tugboat Pilot. This individual will be responsible for navigation and operation of the towing vessel and associated equipment. The Harbor/Port Tugboat Pilot will oversee all crew onboard and is responsible for the safety of all crew and equipment.

• Responsible for safety of navigation and operation of the towing vessel and associated equipment.
• Determine if an operation would endanger the vessel or crew. If such is the case, the Harbor/Port Tugboat Pilot must ensure that adequate corrective action is taken and must not proceed until it is safe to do so.
• Ensure the vessel is operated safely and efficiently in various weather and river conditions.
• Oversee all vessel operations.
• Monitor and control expenditures for fuel, supplies, harbor service usage, and overtime.
• Adhere to the provisions of the Certificate of Inspection if/when the vessel has been issued one.
• Supervise all persons onboard to carry out their assigned duties.
• Ensure the crew are properly trained in the use of firefighting and lifesaving equipment, and in emergency response procedures for various emergencies that may arise in the marine environment.
• Maintain company, state, and federally required logs, documentation, and checklists.
• Ensure the vessel is properly equipped with all safety, lifesaving, and PPE equipment; maintain that equipment ready for use and inspected regularly.
• Ensure all federal, state, and local regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in the employee manual and safety meetings.

• Ability to work safely.
• Knowledgeable of general operation of the vessel, its systems, safety rules, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain a current USCG Mariner License for the area operated, Radar Observer certificates, Medical, and TWIC cards.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Reliable, regular on-time attendance is required and essential.
• Can read and speak English.
• Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment references.

• Standing for up to 10 hours throughout the shift, and up to 6 hours at a time.
• Frequent walking and standing on vessel decks during navigation and inspections.
• Capacity to carry, move, push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Capacity to climb ladders, gangways, and stairways between vessel levels.
• Capacity to maintain balance on moving, wet, or uneven surfaces.
• Occasional bending and stooping.
• Capacity to reach while operating controls, handling equipment, accessing storage areas.
• Hand dexterity to operate controls, radios, navigation equipment, and tools.
• Capacity to read navigation instruments, identify markers and vessel lights, and maintain situational awareness.
• Capacity to hear radio communications, alarms, machinery sounds, and crew instructions.
• Capacity to work extended shifts, commonly 8 hours or longer, while maintaining alertness and operational awareness.

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Exposure to vessel vibration, engine noise, and moving machinery.
• Work near water with risk of slipping or falling.
• Occasional confined space entry for inspection purposes.

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including life vest/PFD, safety boots, eye protection, and hard hat when required.
• Compliance with company safety programs and U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
• Participation in emergency response drills and procedures.

All full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.