Boat Pilot

Heidelberg Materials; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a vessel Master for towing operations to work on waterways for extended voyages. You will verify vessel and crew suitability, perform navigational assessments, and maintain logs and compliance with Towing Vessel Record requirements.

Requirements include prior barge towing industry experience and US Coast Guard Master of Towing Vessels MMC. Willingness to live aboard for up to 30 consecutive days and adhere to safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the barge towing industry.
• US Coast Guard Master of Towing Vessels MMC required.
• Must be able to work on the waterway for up to 30 consecutive days, living aboard the vessel.

Responsibilities

• Verify Vessel and Crew are suitable for the intended routes.
• Ensure navigational assessments are completed prior to getting underway and updated as needed.
• Ensure required inspection, reports, drills, logbook entries and items required by the Towing Vessel Record are completed as necessary.
• Supervise crew to ensure safe and efficient work practices; follow Safety Policies and environmental standards.

Skills

Barge towing experience

Crew supervision

Navigational assessments

MMC Master of Towing Vessels

Education

MMC Master of Towing Vessels

Job description

Line of Business: Other

Job Description Summary

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What Are We Looking For

• Must be able willing to work on the waterway for up to 30 consecutive days, living aboard the vessel.
• Must comply with all federal, state and local guidelines.
• Previous experience in the barge towing industry required.
• US Coast Guard Master of Towing Vessels Upon Westen Rivers MMC Required.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Verify Vessel and Crew are suitable for the intended routes.
• Ensure navigational assessments are completed prior to getting underway and updated as needed thought out each trip.
• Ensure required inspection, reports, drills, logbook entries and items required by the Towing Vessel Record are completed as necessary.
• Supervise crew to ensure safe and efficient work practices are being followed. Follow Safety Policies, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Maintain an awareness of environmental standards. Take corrective action to address minor problems or report compliance issues to the appropriate supervisor for resolution.