ATB Mate

McAllister Towing; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllister Towing is seeking an ATB Mate in Jacksonville, FL to assist the Master with vessel operations, crew management, and cargo/barge coordination on LNG bunkering units.

Requirements include a current U.S. Coast Guard Mate credential, STCW, TWIC, and at least two years as Mate aboard a tug or towing vessel, with a strong safety mindset and leadership skills. Salary is $877/day (2027 rates).

Qualifications

• Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with Mate rating.
• STCW Certification.
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card).
• Two years minimum as Mate aboard a tug or towing vessel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Master in management of vessel operations and crew on LNG bunkering ATBs.
• Lead deck department during cargo and ballasting operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company policies.
• Prepare voyage plans and monitor cargo operations.
• Maintain vessel logs and required paperwork with accuracy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us:

Since 2021, McAllister Towing LNG Services, LLC serves as technical manager for Seaside LNG's bunkering operations in Florida. McAllister currently operates the POLARIS / CLEAN CANAVERAL articulated tug and barge (ATB) unit and will begin operating the TORTUGA / CLEAN EVERGLADES ATB out of Jacksonville, Florida, in 2027. Both units are designed to transport LNG coastwise and deliver it as marine fuel.

Job Description

About Us:

Since 2021, McAllister Towing LNG Services, LLC serves as technical manager for Seaside LNG's bunkering operations in Florida. McAllister currently operates the POLARIS / CLEAN CANAVERAL articulated tug and barge (ATB) unit and will begin operating the TORTUGA / CLEAN EVERGLADES ATB out of Jacksonville, Florida, in 2027. Both units are designed to transport LNG coastwise and deliver it as marine fuel.

The POLARIS and TORTUGA is a 4,000-horsepower tug fitted with a JAK-400 coupling system and paired with the CLEAN CANAVERAL and CLEAN EVERGLADES, a 5,500-cubic-meter LNG bunkering barge.

Delivered by Master Boat Builders in 2024, the TORTUGA is a 109-foot, 4,000-horsepower tug powered by two EPA Tier 4 Caterpillar 3512E engines. It features twin Berg MTA 523 Z-drives and a Beacon Finland JAK coupling system. The tug is paired with the CLEAN EVERGLADES, a 5,500-cubic-meter LNG bunkering barge built by Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding and delivered in 2023.

Job Title:

ATB Mate

Salary:

$877/day (2027 rates)

Reports to:

The Mate reports to the vessel Captain.

Supervises:

The Mate supervises the Deck Department at the Captain's direction.

Description of Duties:

• The Mate's primary function is to assist the Master in the management of all vessel operations, crew management, and the control of assigned tugs and barges. In the event the Master is incapacitated, the Chief Mate shall assume the Master's duties and responsibilities.
• Familiarity with and adherence to all McAllister's policies, procedures and Quality Safety Management System.
• Provide appropriate instruction and supervision of personnel as directed by the Master
• Ensuring safe and efficient operations of the vessel.
• Project a positive company image to customers, other mariners, terminal personnel and the public.
• Mates report to the Master and act on his behalf while on watch.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Voyage planning, safe navigation and watch standing during operation of vessel as directed.
• Submitting Notices of Arrival, as required.
• Supervises entire deck department in cargo and ballasting operations, and routine preventive maintenance such as painting, cleaning, equipment maintenance and repair.
• Verifies and maintains all cargo related equipment and deck gear in an operational condition.
• Prepared cargo loading plan and monitors cargo and ballast operations.
• Supervising deck crew members during tug maneuvers.
• Participating in barge loading and discharging; acting as PIC.
• Assisting the Master in ensuring that all vessel-related logs and paperwork are properly completed, submitted and maintained as required.

Equipment Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and/or performing maintenance tasks on the tug and barge under the direction of the Master.

Safety/Regulatory Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and maintaining tug and barge documentation and certificates, notifying the appropriate shore-side personnel of any deficiencies.
• Monitoring operations for compliance with health/safety, quality and environmental objectives.
• Managing safety and lifesaving equipment and inspections.
• Comply with and enforcing Company safety procedures and work rules, including the proper wearing of PPE.
• Performs assigned firefighting, man overboard and abandon ship duties as assigned on the Station Bill.
• Conduct drills, safety meetings, and vessel inspections under the direction of the Master.
• Acting as on-scene leader for emergency operations under the direction of the Master
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Master.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with Mate rating.
• STCW Certification.
• Person In Change - Liquid Gas
• GMDSS Operator Permit
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and pre-employment physical.
• Minimum of two years as Mate aboard a tug or towing vessel.

Physical Requirements:

The unpredictable, ever-changing and inherently dangerous nature of tug and towing operations require crew members to be physically qualified to ensure his/her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew. Specific physical requirements include:

• Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).
• Adequate hearing.
• Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.
• Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.
• Sufficient strength to:
• Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level;
• Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level;
• Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and
• Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet.

FLSA Status:

• This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.