Mate of Tow - Alaska

Lynden Incorporated; Anchorage (AK); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discretionary bonus program

Competitive Alaska wages

Medical plans starting as low as $0

Family medical coverage for you and/or

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or HSA

Mental health programs (in-office and虚

401(k) with company match

Life insurance, long term disability,/

Tuition Reimbursement program

Career advancement through internal re

Alaska Paid Sick Leave

Zusammenfassung

Bering Marine Corporation is seeking a Captain-Mate of Tow to work closely with the Vessel Captain, commanding in harbors and coastal passages, and assisting with cargo operations. The role requires strong vessel-handling skills and a safety-first mindset in Alaska’s challenging conditions.

The ideal candidate will lead and support crews, maintain logs, and uphold the company’s safety policies while operating in demanding environments. This is a full-time, on-site position in Alaska.

Qualifikationen

• 5 years’ experience as a Mate.
• FCC Radio License required.
• Coast Guard Physical Card current.
• Towing Endorsement held.
• USCG License - Mate 200 ton coastal minimum.
• Radar Endorsement is preferred.
• Merchant Marine Document is required.

Aufgaben

• Assist the Vessel Captain in determining course and speed based on wind, weather, tides and current.
• Steer the vessel and assist with pushing/pulling barges to destination/berth while avoiding hazards.
• Assist in overseeing vessel loading/unloading.
• Track and report crew days and cargo hours; log operations.
• Maintain logs of vessel operations as required by company/USCG.
• Ensure crew and vessel safety; conduct safety meetings and JSA’s.
• Perform other duties as instructed by Vessel Captain.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration.

Kenntnisse

Mate experience

Ausbildung

FCC Radio License

Coast Guard Physical Card

Towing Endorsement

USCG License - Mate 200 ton coastal

Radar Endorsement

Merchant Marine Document

Jobbeschreibung

Bering Marine is seeking a Captain - Mate of Tow. As Mate, you will work closely with the Vessel Captain to command the vessel in and out of harbors, rivers, and coastal passages, assist with cargo operations, and stand navigation watch while underway. Your expertise will help ensure smooth operations in demanding marine environments.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned mariner with strong vessel-handling skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to lead and support crews while operating in some of Alaska’s toughest conditions.

If you’re a skilled Mate of Tow who thrives in demanding conditions and takes pride in doing the job right, Bering Marine Corporation offers a career unlike any other. Join a stable, family-owned company with a strong team culture and a reputation for getting the job done in Alaska’s toughest environments.

Who we are:

Bering Marine Corporation (BMC) is part of the Lynden Family of Companies, connecting communities through transportation and logistics solutions that keep Alaska moving by air, land, and sea.

The work BMC does supports remote communities and critical projects across the state, where problem-solving, teamwork, and grit matter every day. Our shallow-draft fleet delivers building materials, equipment, and seafood through some of the state’s most challenging seas and waterways, enabling construction of docks, roads, and airstrips.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist the Vessel Captain in determining course and speed on basis of specialized knowledge of wind, weather, tides and current

• Steer the vessel and may push or pull barges to the destination and berth while avoiding shipping hazards and utilizing various navigation devices.
• May assist in the oversight of vessel loading and unloading.
• Track and report crew days and cargo hours and reports it promptly.
• Keep logs of vessel operations as required by the company or USCG.
• Ensure crew and vessel safety and upholds the Company's safety policies. Assists Captain in conducting safety meetings, job safety analysis (JSA’s), and other reporting conditions.
• Perform other duties as instructed by Vessel Captain.
• Teamwork is a must.

What’s In It for You:

• Discretionary bonus program
• Competitive Alaska wages + annual wage reviews
• Two medical plans starting as low as $0/month
• Medical, dental and vision for your family for $222/month (HDHP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Mental health programs (in-office and virtual)
• 401(k)with company match + additional contributions
• No-cost Employee assistance program, life insurance, long term disability and AD&D
• TuitionReimbursement program
• Career advancement through internal promotions
• Alaska Paid Sick Leave

What We Need from You (required)

• 5 years’ experience as a Mate
• FCC Radio License
• Current Coast Guard Physical Card
• Towing Endorsement
• USCG License- Mate 200 ton minimum, coastal
• Radar Endorsement
• Merchant Marine Document
• Ideal candidate brings proven Alaska vessel experience and knowledge of local waters and communities we serve

Why should you join us?

• We’re ethical and human. We don’t get everything perfect, but we try hard. When we miss the mark, we own it and make it right.
• We work as a collaborative team built on respect and support.

Fine Print:

All employment offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Bering Marine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status.