Harbor Pilot - Vessel Docking & Safety Lead

Core Group Resources; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources is seeking an experienced Harbor Pilot to support our marine operations team. The role involves navigating, maneuvering, and operating vessels within harbor, river, and industrial environments with a strong emphasis on safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities include docking and undocking, coordinating with deck crews, ensuring vessel seaworthiness, and maintaining clear radio communications with authorities.

Qualifications

• English communication: read, write, and speak clearly.
• Must meet physical and fitness requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate harbor boats, push boats, and assist vessels in docking, undocking, shifting, and positioning.
• Maneuver barges and vessels in confined waterways, locks, docks, and terminals, coordinating with deck crews.
• Ensure vessel safety, crew awareness, and compliance with US Coast Guard regulations and maritime laws.
• Monitor river/harbor conditions, traffic, weather, tides, and currents for safe movement.
• Maintain clear radio communication with dispatch, port authorities, lock operators, and other vessels.
• Respond to emergencies, including mechanical failures, fire, man-overboard, and spill response.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vessel inspections, report deficiencies, and ensure seaworthiness.
• Lead deck crew operations, provide guidance, and support training for safety.
• Complete logs, reports, and regulatory documentation accurately and on time.

Job description

Core Group Resources is seeking an experienced Harbor Pilot to support our marine operations team. The role involves navigating, maneuvering, and operating vessels within harbor, river, and industrial environments with a strong emphasis on safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities include docking and undocking, coordinating with deck crews, ensuring vessel seaworthiness, and maintaining clear radio communications with authorities.