Tug & Barge Chief Mate: Lead Navigation & Safety

Centerline Logistics Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerline Logistics Corporation actively seeks a highly experienced Mate to lead and support tug/barge operations on the U.S. West Coast.

You will stand wheelhouse watches, oversee safety, and ensure accurate navigation and inspections while guiding deckhands in seamanship and operations. Role requires a Coast Guard license with towing and radar observer endorsements, STCW VPDSD or VSO endorsements, tank barge PIC experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Coast Guard license with towing and radar observer endorsement.
• STCW VPDSD or Vessel Security Officer endorsement required.
• Tank Barge PIC with experience onboard tank barges.
• Minimum 500 Ton Mate or 1600 Ton Near Coastal/Oceans Mate equivalency.
• GMDSS and ECDIS proficiency.
• Valid First Aid/CPR training.
• Complete 24 hour HAZWOPER training within 90 days of hire.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Stand wheelhouse watch alternating with captain.
• Oversee vessel safety and inspections of equipment.
• Maintain charts and light lists for area operations.
• Instruct deckhands in seamanship and direct work to completion.
• Assist captain in barge landings and communicate distances clearly.
• Determine need for lookouts and assign as appropriate.
• Inspect and ensure vessel cleanliness and inventory supplies.
• Operate and repair equipment using power tools and vessels’ gear.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Instruct deckhands

Safety leadership

Tools

GMDSS

ECDIS

First Aid/CPR

HAZWOPER

Coast Guard license

Job description

Overview

Acts as second in command of the tug and barge. Must be able to understand and carry out the orders and directions of the captain. Must be prepared to assume command in the event of incapacity of the captain. Responsible for safely making and breaking tow with barges, handling lines and wires. Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of the vessel.

Overview

Acts as second in command of the tug and barge. Must be able to understand and carry out the orders and directions of the captain. Must be prepared to assume command in the event of incapacity of the captain. Responsible for safely making and breaking tow with barges, handling lines and wires. Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of the vessel.

Responsibilities

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Stand wheelhouse watch alternating with captain.
• Oversee safety of vessel including all installed equipment and inspections thereof.
• Maintain chart corrections and light lists for Area of Operations.
• Instruct deckhands in seamanship skills.
• Assist captain in barge landings and must be able to communicate distances and directions to captain accurately and concisely.
• Determine the need for and assign lookouts as necessary.
• Inspection for cleanliness of vessel.
• Inventory supplies and order as appropriate.
• Monitor onboard usage to ensure supplies are utilized in an efficient manner.
• Work aboard boats and barges using pike poles, heavy lines, winches, mechanical tools for repairs, paint, thinner, paint brushes/rollers, paint chipping tools, cleaning solvents, kitchen utensils/cookware, power cords.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mate or Master of a tug hauling oil barges.
• Near Coastal Wire Towing Tug or ATB experience preferred.
• Valid Coast Guard license with towing and radar observer endorsement.
• Chief Mate Inland
• Min: 500 Ton Mate, Mate Pilot of Towing inland or near coastal
• Tank Barge PIC W/experience as qualified PIC onboard tank barges.
• Chief Mate Offshore
• Min: 1600 Ton Near Coastal or Oceans Mate, Mate, Pilot of towing N/C or Oceans with equivalent STCW endorsements
• GMDSS, ECDIS
• STCW endorsements as VPDSD (STCW A-VI/6.6-8) or Vessel Security Officer (VSO) endorsement required.
• Tank Barge PIC W/experience as qualified PIC onboard tank barges.
• Must have Coast Guard approved firefighting training.
• Valid First Aid/CPR training certificate.
• Complete 24 hour HAZWOPER training within 90 days of hire.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Must be able to instruct deckhand on use of all tools and machinery onboard vessel.
• Able to communicate in English and effectively direct workers in assigning jobs and seeing them through to completion. Must be able to train assigned workers.
• Must be able to fairly evaluate subordinates.
• Must be able to understand and use information in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
  
  

Job Condition and Environment

• Ability to get along with crew members in confined quarters for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to perform the functions set forth in the attached job analysis and physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, climb onto barges and up and down ladders, and bending and twisting during boat/barge tie up.
• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)
• Must not be afraid of heights.
  
  

Expected Hours of Work

• Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night. Willing to take call outs.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours.
  
  

Company Overview

Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, and other support to the subsidiary companies.

The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required.