Captain - Greater New Orleans Area

Turn Services LLC.; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turn Services LLC. is seeking a vessel master to safely operate tow vessels on rivers or canals, while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. The role includes training crew, maintaining safety, and performing security duties under the Vessel Security Plan.

The ideal candidate holds Master of Towing IGWR and Master of Towing IWR certifications, plus a TWIC Card, and has strong communication and organizational skills for teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Master of Towing IGWR certification required.
• Master of Towing - IWR certification required.
• TWIC Card required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and navigate vessels, transporting tow while complying with USCG regulations and company policies.
• Train and supervise crew in safety and cargo handling.
• Maintain clean, hazard-free vessel workspace.
• Perform Vessel Security Officer duties under Vessel Security Plan.
• Conduct routine vessel readiness checks and timely log entries.
• Maintain radio watch and conduct navigation and vessel traffic coordination.
• Represent Turn Services professionally in all customer and agency interactions.

Skills

MS Office

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

• Safely operate and navigate vessels on rivers or canals using steering controllers, throttles, radar compasses, short-wave radios, depth finders, loud hailers, and other equipment to transport tow to its destination, while maintaining compliance with USCG regulation, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Train and supervise the crew in the safe and efficient performance of duties, including shifting and transporting barges, evaluating performance, and ensuring each crew member understand the cargo of each barge in tow and any associated hazards (CFR 35.05-15b).
• Maintain and manage a clean, orderly, and hazard-free work environment on the vessel.
• Carry out all duties under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated Vessel Security Officer.
• Perform routine checks to ensure vessel readiness.
• Complete required log entries accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain radio watch as required and utilize radio communication and visual navigation to safely maneuver waterways, docks, locks, and other vessel traffic.
• Represent Turn Services professionally in all customer and agency interactions.

Certification/License Requirements:

• TWIC
• Master of Towing IGWR
• Master of Towing - IWR

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motion.
• Must wear PPE (hard hat, eyewear, safety vest, gloves, steel-toe boots).
• Ability to exerts:
  • 100 lbs. occasionally
  • 50 lbs. frequently
  • 20 lbs. constantly

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office and computer-based tools
• Strong time management and organizational skill.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, adapt, and work in a team-orientated environment.
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Master of Towing IGWR

Master of Towing - IWR

TWIC Card

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