Mate-Anchorage Harbor

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Competitive pay

Job summary

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is Alaska’s tug and barge company, providing marine services since 1924. The Mate of Towing 200 GT inland role reports to the Captain and oversees safety and navigation on harbor tugs, including pushing/pulling barges and docking operations.

We require a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, TOAR, and TWIC, with the ability to work two weeks on/off and endure year‑round exposure to Alaska conditions.

Qualifications

• Mate of Towing 200 GT inland with Towing Endorsement (TOAR) required.
• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential required; TWIC preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• AB rating, RFPNW and Lifesaving Craft/Boat experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring crew welfare and training in safety, firefighting, search and rescue.
• Ensure the safe navigation of the vessel while steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges and other vessels under tow, while docking, or unloading.
• Implement company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Focus on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic.
• Keeping the tow wire clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and other vessels.
• Assist with inspections and conduct required drills, training, safety meetings and records per company policy to include essential notifications.
• Other duties as assigned, including, working on deck and barges.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Mate of Towing 200 GT

We are Alaska’s tug andbarge company– and are growing.

Cook Inlet Tug & Bargehasprovidedmarine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services throughout South Central and Western Alaska. Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us.

Why Cook Inlet Tug & Barge?

Simply put, Cook Inlet Tug &Bargeisa team ofexceptionalmerchant mariners. If you are looking forsteady year-round work andenjoy what you do,this isan opportunity of a lifetime! We are committed to employee safety and take pride in our professional operations.

We offer competitive pay and a full package of benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more to our full-time employees.

As a Mate you are responsible to the Captain for the safety and security of the vessel.

Working at the direction of the Captain to perform various tasks such as:

• Ensuring crew's welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue.
• Ensure the safe navigation of the vessel while steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges and other vessels under tow, while docking, or unloading.
• Implement company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Focus on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic.
• Keeping the tow wire clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and other vessels.
• Assist with inspections and conduct required drills, training, safety meetings and records per company policy to include essential notifications.
• Other duties as assigned, including, working on deck and barges.

Qualifications:

• Mate of Towing 200 GT inland (near coastal preferred) with Towing Endorsement (TOAR) required.
• Any AB rating (Able Seaman), Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) and Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat with Life Boatman (preferred).
• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential required and PIC (preferred).
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Valid state driver's license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Experience and Skills:

• Two (2) years of previous experience as a Deckhand operating harbor tugs with ASD propulsion (preferred).
• Z drive experience highly preferred.
• Three (3) years of sea-going experience on towing vessels (preferred).
• Marine operations background and familiar with shipyards and tugs(preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of Maritime law and current updates.
• Skilled with equipment best suited to handle the job at hand.

Working conditions:

• Lodging and provisions on the vessel.
• Must bephysicallyfittoclimb aboard tugs and barges, ascend and descend ladders and balance while aboard vessels in aseaway; kneel,stoop, use stairs, reach overhead, and stand forlong periods.
• Comfortable with heights or narrow walkways.
• Must be able to work 12 hours a day every day.
• Exposure toallweather conditions(rain, ice, snow, heat,wind, etc.).
• Year-round work, typical shift is two weeks on/off.

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. We are a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.