Boat Pilot

Livestock Nutrition Center; Keota (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Livestock Nutrition Center, a leading regional feed manufacturer in Keota, OK, is seeking a qualified Harbor/Port Tugboat Pilot to navigate and operate the towing vessel and associated equipment.

You will oversee crew safety, ensure safe operations under various conditions, manage logs, and maintain lifesaving gear while complying with federal, state, and company regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold USCG Mariner License for the area, Radar Observer, Medical, and TWIC.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Read and speak English.
• Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide references.
• Reliable, regular on-time attendance is required.
• Knowledge of vessel safety rules and procedures.
• Safety-conscious and able to operate in harsh conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safety of navigation and operation of the towing vessel and equipment.
• Oversee all vessel operations.
• Monitor expenditures for fuel, supplies, harbor service usage, and overtime.
• Maintain logs, documentation, and checklists.
• Ensure vessel is equipped with safety, lifesaving, and PPE equipment and kept ready for use.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Vessel operations

USCG licensing

Communication skills

Overtime availability

Attendance reliability

English proficiency

Background checks

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location: Keota, OK 74941

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities & Duties

• 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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Environmental Conditions

• 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.

Safety Requirements

• 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.

Benefits and Perks

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