Fleet Boat Captain

Ingram Marine Group; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 94,095 - 127,305; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, vision, dental and HSA

Generous PTO

401K match

Life and AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Ingram Marine Group is seeking a Fleet Boat Captain for the St. Louis, MO fleets. The role involves steering vessels along the river, ensuring crew safety, and coordinating tow-building operations.

A requirement is living within an hour radius due to scheduling. You will be responsible for safe navigation, supervising the crew, and maintaining environmental safety while performing duties in a fast-paced riverine setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates Ingram Way and upholds high safety standards.
• 8+ years of experience.
• MMC; SCI/CEMS training; TWIC or state ID required.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Able to navigate the river where work takes place.
• Experience handling a large tow safely.
• Ability to supervise and direct a team and communicate effectively.
• Able to apply basic critical-thinking and decision-making to tow building and locking.

Responsibilities

• Keep the crew safe.
• Move tow and build tows.
• Ensure safe navigation and operation of the vessel.
• Efficiently manage the crew and vessel.
• Safely handle and maintain equipment.
• Protect the environment and follow safety policies.
• Steer tow up and down the river.
• Coordinate locks and bridges.
• Conduct safety meetings and drills.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Safety standards

Communication

Team supervision

English reading/writing

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

MMC; SCI/CEMS training; TWIC

Tools

MS Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

Company Description

Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.

We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates.

Job Description

Ingram Marine Group is seeking Fleet Boat Captain for St. Louis, MO Fleets. In this position you will be responsible for steering the boat up and down the river; keeping watch for safety of crew, equipment and environment, while positioning barges together into tows. You will be required to live within an hour radius for consideration, due to schedule.

What you'll be doing

• Keeping the crew safe
• Moving tow/build tow
• Ensuring safe navigation and operation of vessel
• Efficiently managing the crew and the vessel
• Responsible for the safety of the equipment
• Responsible for the safety and preservation of the environment
• Steering tow up and down river
• Making locks and bridges
• Conducting safety meetings and drills

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstration of the Ingram Way
• Ability to uphold Ingram's high safety standards
• 8+ years of experience
• MMC; Advanced education and training (SCI, CEMS, Etc.) TWIC, or state ID required
• Proven leadership abilities
• Able to navigate the river in which working on
• Working knowledge of how to handle a large tow
• Able to safely operate aboard a vessel and perform necessary tasks within the safety guidelines
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment and quickly respond to unexpected circumstances and safety
• Able to identify and employ appropriate safety practices to manage risks
• Able to supervise and give direction and effectively communicate and cooperate with a team
• Able to apply basic critical-thinking and decision‑making skills to tow building and locking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Intermediate skills with MS Outlook and Internet Explorer helpful

Candidates must:

• Must be able to read and write the English language to comply with USCG regulatory requirements
• Commitment to work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Complete a pre‑employment physical examination and drug screen
• Work in extreme weather

Schedule

7/7 Schedule; ability to work nights or days

Additional Information

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
• Generous paid time off benefits
• 401K match upon first day of hire
• Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
• Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program

$600 Daily Rate

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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