Master of Towing Vessels

Stevens Towing Company; Yonges Island (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Towing Co., Inc. in Yonges Island, SC is seeking a Master of Towing Vessels. The role requires USCG Master of Towing Vessels license, radar certification, STCW and TWIC, with experience in barge handling and vessel maintenance.

You will direct towing operations, supervise crew, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and maintain vessel documentation. Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance with Port Engineer, overseeing rigging and tow configurations, and leading weekly fire

Qualifications

• USCG Master of Towing Vessels license is required.
• Radar certification and STCW compliance required.
• TWIC and valid driver’s license required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Barge handling experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Directs and responsible for safe operation of vessel, tow, and cargo.
• Supervises crew during vessel procedures and demurrage to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Maintains proper and valid vessel documentation on board.
• Coordinates and maintains vessel maintenance with Port Engineer; keeps records up to date.
• Ensures rigging adequacy and configurations for multiple tows; conducts weekly fire and boat drills; logs results.

Education

USCG Master of Towing Vessels License

Radar Certification

STCW

TWIC

Driver's License

First Aid and CPR

Job description

General Description

Unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with STEVENS is of an "at-will" nature, which means the employee may resign at any time and STEVENS may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause. Required to possess qualities of expertness and dexterity in the domain of his/her pilotage area (inland and ocean) and must use careful navigating skill. Required to exercise reasonable care and maritime skill in performing towing services.

Location: Yonges Island, SC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive

Job Description

Master of Towing Vessels

Unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with STEVENS is of an "at-will" nature, which means the employee may resign at any time and STEVENS may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause. Required to possess qualities of expertness and dexterity in the domain of his/her pilotage area (inland and ocean) and must use careful navigating skill. Required to exercise reasonable care and maritime skill in performing towing services.

Directs and responsible for safe operation of vessel, tow, and cargo. Supervises crew members during vessel operating procedures and in demurrage ensuring company safety and environmental policies are followed. Maintain proper and valid vessel documentation on board vessel.

Successfully coordinate and maintain vessel maintenance with Port Engineer, and responsible for keeping maintenance records up to date. Responsible for general overall condition and upkeep of vessel.

Must be familiar with specific types of vessel operating procedures and procedures for making horsepower/tow decisions. Must have knowledge of required vessel documentation and ensure that proper and valid documentation is carried aboard vessels.

Required to know and have the ability to safely direct the STEVENS TOWING COMPANY, INC. FUELING PROCEDURES AND ENSURE THE SAFE AND CAREFUL HANDLING OF FUEL AND OTHER POLLUTANTS BY THE CREW. Responsible for pursuing an aggressive pollution prevention program.

Required to have knowledge of vessel maintenance procedures/persons responsible for maintenance/maintenance schedules/ensuring responsible persons are trained and qualified for maintenance. Must also have knowledge of procedures to correct deficiencies identified during maintenance.

Must be proficient in vessel inspection procedures/conducting in-house inspections and record keeping on a frequent basis. Must ensure responsible crew members are trained and qualified for conducting in-house inspections and record keeping. Must be able to ensure that crew members correct deficiencies identified during inspections.

Responsible for and directing crew in preparation of a tow, assembly of the towing rig, inspection, maintenance and security of tow during transit. Responsible for ensuring that all rigging is adequate and that multiple tows are configured for optimum sea keeping ability. Responsible for conducting a fire and boat drill at least weekly with an entry in the vessel's official log book relative to each fire and boat drill setting forth the date and hour, length and time of the drill.

It is the responsibility of the Captain to enforce Stevens Drug and Alcohol Policy by not tolerating any drugs, alcohol, or controlled substance aboard the vessel. The Captain is required to report any boat crew member who does not abide by the policy.

Upon reaching eligibility one may enroll in great company benefits consisting of group medical and dental, term life, short term disability, 401(k), paid vacations and major holidays.

STEVENS TOWING CO., INC. IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER AND CONSIDERS ALL APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CREED, DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR CITIZENSHIP STATUS, UNIFORMED MILITARY SERVICE OR OTHER PROTECTED STATUS AS PROVIDED BY LAW, STEVENS TOWING CO., INC. IS AN EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

Stevens Towing CO., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Required:

• USCG MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS LICENSE (clearly stated on USCG document)
• Radar Certification
• STCW
• TWIC
• Driver's License
• First Aid and CPR

Barge handling experience a must!

Mariner applicants must be found fit for duty per United States Coast Guard or International mariner physical fitness requirements for employment. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact Human Resources at Stevens Towing Company, Inc.