Master of Towing Job Sitka area,Alaska USA,Transportation

Job Title:

Master of Towing-Near Coastal

SOC code: 53-5021

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt

Department/

Location:

Alaskan Waters

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Status:
Temp Full Time, Seasonal

EEO-1: 1.2 First/Mid-Level Officials

Schedule:

12 Hour Days, 7 days a week for up to 8 weeks at a time. Work is on a seasonal basis.

Summary:

Responsible for the safe operation of an assigned vessel and crew, commands vessel into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, sounds, rivers, lakes and bays.

Essential Functions:

Adhere to the QSEMS (Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management System) including the Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) and the Operating Procedures Manual (OPM).
Implement the Quality, Safety and Environmental Policy of the Company.
Provide overriding authority and make decisions with respect to quality, safety and pollution prevention.
Request the Company’s assistance as may be necessary.
Provide overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned vessel and crew.
Determine the need for and assign lookouts as necessary.
Signal workers on deck during operations when necessary.
Determine course and towing speed on basis of specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, tides, and current.
Steer vessels to avoid reefs, outlying shoals, and other hazards to shipping, utilizing navigation devices, such as: radar, sonic depth finder, compass and sextant; and, aids to navigation, such as: lighthouses and buoys.
Stands wheelhouse watches underway.
Ensure compliance of assigned operations with applicable federal, state, and company regulations and policies.
Prepare, monitor, and update vessel work lists and maintenance schedules.
Perform administrative and supervisory functions.
Purchase food for crew.
Prepare material requisitions and monitor usage of supplies.

Other Tasks:

Performing other related duties, as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Mentor and provide onboard training for employees.
Reward and discipline employees.
Address complaints and resolve problems.
Motivate the crew in observation of the policy.
Issue appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner
Verify that specified requirements are observed.
Routinely review the Company’s QSEMS and reports any deficiencies to shore-based management.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably can also perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

Minimum:

Merchant Mariner Credential
Master of Towing (Near Coastal)
Radar Observer Unlimited
TWIC
Valid Driver License
Experience as Master of a Towing Vessel
Alaska Towing experience, including Western Alaska Rivers and Arctic regions

Preferred:

First Aid/CPR
Vessel Security Officer (VSO) Certificate

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge and understand of Alaska weather, tides and currents.
Knowledge and understanding of all towing methods.
Able to operate vessels in close quarter situations.
Knowledge of and ability to use Internet software and the ability to use Microsoft Office and email
Knowledge of principles and methods for transportation of goods.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
Skill in controlling operations of equipment and systems on the vessel.
Skill in problem solving and reacting quickly with rapidly changing situations.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to clearly speak English over radio and over phone.
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,…