Tugboat Second Mate — Lead Deck & Navigation

seattle-harleymarine; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerline Logistics seeks an experienced Second Mate to serve as third in command on a tug hauling oil barges. You will stand wheelhouse watches, oversee safety, manage mooring operations, and assist in barge landings while training deckhands and coordinating with the Captain.

Requirements include a Mate Coast Guard license (200 GT near Coastal or Oceans with radar observer endorsement or higher), tankerman preferred, firefighting training, and HAZWOPER certification.

Qualifications

• Valid Mate Coast Guard license 200 GT near Coastal or Oceans with radar observer endorsement or higher.
• Tankerman PIC or Tankerman Assist, preferred
• Previous experience as a Mate or Master of a tug hauling oil barges.
• Knowledge of Coast Guard and state requirements for transfer operations.
• Completion of Coast Guard approved firefighting training.
• Knowledge of company safety practices.
• Valid state driver’s
• Valid first aid certificate and CPR training.
• Complete 24 hour HAZWOPER training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Stands wheelhouse watch with the Captain and Chief Mate, generally when the vessel is beyond the sea buoy.
• Oversees safety of vessel including all installed equipment and inspections thereof.
• Safely handles lines and wires as appropriate for mooring operations.
• Maintains chart corrections and light lists, Coast Pilots and all other applicable publications for Area of Operations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and direct workers in assigning jobs and seeing them through to completion.
• Must be able to train assigned workers. Instruct deckhands in seamanship skills and on use of all tools and machinery aboard the vessel.
• Assists Captain in barge landings and must be able to communicate distances and directions to Captain clearly, accurately and concisely.
• Determine the need for and assign lookouts as necessary.
• Become familiar with and enforce company safety practices.
• Complete accurate paperwork. Knowledge of basic arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
• Maintain professional relations with customers.
• Check oil and water in any equipment on board before putting in use.
• Responsible for general barge maintenance and cleanliness.
• Assists in hydrostatic testing cargo hoses and piping.
• Change engine oil and filters.
• Splice barge lines and boom running gear.
• Inspecting for cleanliness of vessel and barge.
• Inventory supplies and order as appropriate.
• Monitor onboard usage to ensure supplies are utilized in an efficient manner.

Job description

Centerline Logistics seeks an experienced Second Mate to serve as third in command on a tug hauling oil barges. You will stand wheelhouse watches, oversee safety, manage mooring operations, and assist in barge landings while training deckhands and coordinating with the Captain.

Requirements include a Mate Coast Guard license (200 GT near Coastal or Oceans with radar observer endorsement or higher), tankerman preferred, firefighting training, and HAZWOPER certification.