Fleet Pilot/Captain - Nashville Fleet

HFL 412 Marine Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HFL 412 Marine Inc. is seeking experienced River Vessel Ops Full Time Operatives in Nashville, TN to ensure safe navigation and daily vessel management on inland waterways. You will lead watch duties, coordinate crew, and maintain logs and reports, while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills, plus USCG credentials with a towing endorsement and TWIC. Pre-employment drug testing and DOT requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Navigate the vessel safely in all weather conditions.
• Ensure safety protocols during watch duty.
• Safely operate and manage crew, vessel, and tow efficiency.
• Complete and maintain required logs, records, and reports.
• Train, drill, and conduct exercises with the crew.
• Maintain vessel safety equipment and environmental policies.
• Organize vessel audits, inspections, and performance evaluations.
• Communicate with crew, land-based personnel, and authorities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

River Vessel Ops Full Time Operatives Nashville, TN, US

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1027

Job Description

Fleet Captains and Pilots are primarily responsible for the safety of vessel employees, the vessel, cargo and the environment. The primary responsibility is to navigate the vessel safely at all times, in all weather conditions, while navigating the inland waterways.

• Ensure compliance with Company safety protocols during watch duty.
• Safely operate and manage crew, vessel, and tow efficiency.
• Complete, submit, and maintain required records, logs, and reports.
• Execute duties as per the Vessel Security Plan as the designated security officer.
• Familiarize crew with cargo and associated hazards among towed barges.
• Verify serviceability of lifesaving equipment, fire detection, and firefighting systems.
• Always maintain safe and clean accommodations and require crew to do the same.
• Organize and conduct necessary training, drills, and exercises.
• Adhere to established vessel management policies and procedures, including budget management.
• Provide clear direction to subordinates and conduct periodic performance evaluations.
• Conduct and report results of periodic vessel audits and inspections.
• Maintain continual communication with crew, land-based personnel, USCG, or lock personnel for information sharing.
• Prepare vessel and crew for emergency responses.
• Operate and maintain the assigned vessel in alignment with quality, safety, security, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Uphold a positive company image and maintain professional relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel, and the public.
• Ensure adequate vessel manning and watch schedules.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.
• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner’s Credential with Towing Endorsement
• Valid TWIC
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and submit to random DOT testing requirements.
• Must meet USCG physical examination requirements and pass pre-employment physical.
• Ability to collaborate, effectively manage and work well with others.
• Strong time management skills, able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly follow instructions, both written and verbal.