Trip Pilot Marine Vessels Inland

All Aviation Jobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Marine seeks a Trip Pilot to ensure safe and efficient operation of the vessel and its tow, including navigation, piloting, seaworthiness, crew safety, and environmental protection along Gulf Coast routes.

The role entails bridge administration, crew supervision, on-the-job training, and coordination with the Master. Must hold USCG license, Merchant Mariner document, STCW, and FCC radio permit where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and respond to commands in English.
• Spanish language ability preferred for communication with some crew or partners.
• Valid driver’s license and TWIC card are required.
• US Merchant Mariner's Document and a STCW certificate are required by law.
• U.S. Coast Guard license valid for vessel type, tonnage, route and service.
• FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely pilot, navigate, and maintain the vessel and tow.
• Ensure seaworthiness and crewmember safety, protect cargo and environment.
• Oversee bridge management, watchkeeping, and administrative tasks.
• Supervise deck crew and coordinate with Master/Relief Master.
• Maintain professional relations with charterers while prioritizing safety and commercial goals.
• Complete bridge management and HR administrative duties.

Skills

English literacy

Spanish language skills

Driver's license

TWIC card

US Merchant Mariner's Document

STCW certification

USCG license

FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit

Job description

Genesis Marine is safe, reliable and efficient with the right equipment for the industry's marine transportation needs. We primarily serve refineries and storage terminals along the Gulf Coast, East Coast, Canada, Great Lakes, Intracoastal Canal and western river systems of the United States, including the Red, Ouachita and Mississippi Rivers on which Genesis has significant existing terminals.Genesis Marine owns and operates two fleets, inland and offshore, including approximately 130 vessels. Our state-of-the-art barges coupled with the best liquid cargo mariners make us the safest, most efficient carrier of inland, hot-oil cargoes. Our inland fleet consists of approximately 82 barges and 33 push-boats and our offshore fleet consists of nine boats and nine barges and one ocean going tanker. We have a total design capacity of 2.3 mmbbl for Inland Marine Operations, 0.9 mmbbl for Offshore Marine Operations and 0.3 mmbbl for the M/T American Phoenix (ocean-going tanker).We provide a safe and competitive service, adhering to strict operating procedures which are designed to not only meet, but also exceed customer & regulatory requirements.

The Trip Pilot shall be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel and its tow, including, but not limited to the safe navigation and piloting of the vessel and its tow, the seaworthiness of the vessel and its Company owned tows, the safety of the crew and any passengers, protection of the environment, protection of the cargo or property of the charterer, charterer relations, bridge administration and paperwork, crew supervision and on the job training, and other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Master/Relief Master or that the Trip Pilot recognizes as essential to their responsibility to the Master.

Key Duties

• Safe piloting, navigation and maintenance of the vessel in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations of the vessel's flag state, the international community, and the vessel's locality in a manner responsible to the safety of the crew and the protection of the natural environment.
• Operational management of the vessel as directed by the Master/Relief Master, including service delivery, bridge management, human resource management, and cost management in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Company.
• Set and stand bridge and helm watches in rotation with other deck officers in the vessel crew.
• Direct and supervise the deck crew in the execution of their duties as articulated on their own job descriptions, and as otherwise deemed necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with Company charterers and charterer representatives without subordinating the safety and commercial goals of the Company to those of its customers.
• Complete appropriate bridge management and human resource administrative tasks.

Required Skills, Experience, And Education

• Ability to read, write, render, understand, and react to commands given in English / Ability to read and write in Spanish is preferred
• Valid driver's license and TWIC card.
• Must possess an U.S. Merchant Mariner's document and a STCW training and certification booklet, as required by law.
• Must possess the proper license by the U.S.C.G. for the type, tonnage, route and service of the vessel to which he/she is assigned.
• Must possess a FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit.

Genesis Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact Genesis Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].