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150GT Captain

J.D. Irving, Limited

Saint John

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A progressive Marine Construction Company is seeking a Tug Captain with a 150 to 500 ton STCW Certificate for a long-term career opportunity. The role involves ensuring safety and efficient operations while leading a crew in challenging marine environments. Candidates should have relevant experience and be available for travel throughout Atlantic Canada.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience required.
  • Preference for barge handling/towing experience.
  • Must be a Canadian citizen, preferably residing in Atlantic Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Implement safety and environmental policies, motivating crew.
  • Ensure safe and efficient operation of the vessel.
  • Report defects and coordinate on-board training.

Skills

Safety oriented
Team player
Organized

Education

150 to 500 ton STCW Certificate
Transport Canada Certificates

Job description

Harbour Development is looking for a 150 to 500 ton Tug Captain who is seeking a challenging, long-term career opportunity with a progressive Marine Construction Company, specializing in dredging.

Qualifications
  • 150 to 500 ton STCW Certificate
  • Must hold all necessary Transport Canada Certificates
  • Preference given to candidates with barge handling/towing experience and familiar with the Bay of Fundy tides
  • 3+ years’ experience
  • Professional, team player who is safety oriented
  • Organized and enjoys working in a challenging environment
  • Available to travel throughout Atlantic Canada for extended periods of time, when required.
  • Must be a Canadian citizen, preference will be given to those who reside in Atlantic Canada.
  • Candidates will be subject to a drug/alcohol testing, as well as a criminal background check
Responsibilities
  • Implementing the safety and environmental policy of the Company, motivating the crew in the execution of that policy, issuing orders in a clear and concise manner and reviewing safety and pollution prevention activities.
  • Safe and efficient operation of the vessel and support equipment.
  • Reporting defects to the Company and other matters with implications for safe operations or pollution risk and which require the assistance of the Company.
  • Appraising and coordinating on-board training requirements with the Company.
  • Ensuring that all safety information is kept in date and available to all members of the crew at all times.
  • Review of on-board contingency plans and ship procedures and reporting any deficiencies to the D.P.A.
  • Reporting non-conformities, accidents involving personnel or plant and hazardous situations to the Company.
  • Requesting assistance from the Company as may be deemed necessary to ensure safe and pollution free operation of the ship.
  • Provide employee scheduling information to the crew.
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