50T Master Tugboat Operator: Barge Ops & Safety Lead

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works seeks a qualified pushboat operator with a USCG 50T Master license to operate the Thomas Hyde on the Kennebec River and BIW waterfront. You will assist with barge tending, participate in safety observations, and coordinate with management on scheduling and safety practices.

The role requires at least 3 years of maritime experience, strong seamanship, and the ability to perform hydrographic surveys and winter ice clearing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in related waterfront operations.
• Self-motivated with strong safety awareness and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with maritime industry safety practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Moves and tends barges for ship construction and maintenance within the waterfront facility.
• Acts as safety observer while operating pushboat and tending barges.
• Consults with management on safe work practices and scheduling of operations.
• Monitors environmental conditions and notifies management if unsafe for operations.
• Transfers personnel to and from barges during the workday.
• Performs hydrographic surveys of piers, dry dock facilities, and navigable Kennebec River channel.
• Performs ice breaking/clearing along waterfront facilities in winter months.
• Performs transfers and ship assist work during dockings/undockings from Dry Dock #3.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to the tug.
• Carry a BIW mobile phone and support BIW scheduling requirements

Skills

Self-starter

Maritime safety practices

Advanced seamanship

Education

USCG Licensed 50T Master (NC)

Endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels

Tools

Barge handling

Job description

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works seeks a qualified pushboat operator with a USCG 50T Master license to operate the Thomas Hyde on the Kennebec River and BIW waterfront. You will assist with barge tending, participate in safety observations, and coordinate with management on scheduling and safety practices.

The role requires at least 3 years of maritime experience, strong seamanship, and the ability to perform hydrographic surveys and winter ice clearing.