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Marquette Transportation Company; Paducah (KY); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Marquette Transportation Company is seeking a Captain to oversee the safe and efficient operation of a tow and crew on the vessel. The role requires adherence to company policies, reporting violations, and conducting monthly drills and safety meetings to ensure compliance with procedures.

The Captain will supervise crew performance, manage the vessel's budget, and ensure proper instruction and certification for all crew members, including cargo awareness and security responsibilities under the

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and performance of his crew, vessel, and tow.
• The Captain/pilot must also strive to see that company policy, rules, and regulations are followed.
• Must report to the office all violations of policy or violations of federal, state, or local laws.
• Conducting monthly drills and safety meetings in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure that work completed in accordance with Company safety policies and practices.
• Ensure all crew members on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance.
• Carry out all duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer.
• Ensure that each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an understanding of any hazards associated with said cargoes.
• Enforce all Company policies and vessel specific guidelines in support of the Crew Endurance Management System onboard all vessels.
• Participate in crew management, performance evaluation, general supervisory duties and management of the vessel’s budget.
• Complete required log entries.
• Maintain radio watch as required.
• Report Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CDC) barges at pick-up, drop-off, and designated mile points to the Inland River Vessel Movement Center.
• Enforce all rules.
• Give assignments and direction to the mate and/or lead deckhand.
• Comply with all established vessel management policies and procedures.
• Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed.
• Provide instructions and information to crew members, land-based personnel, and USCG or lock personnel.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and performance of his crew, vessel, and tow.
• The Captain/pilot must also strive to see that company policy, rules, and regulations are followed.
• Must report to the office all violations of policy or violations of federal, state, or local laws.
• Conducting monthly drills and safety meetings in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure that work completed in accordance with Company safety policies and practices.
• Ensure all crew members on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance.
• Carry out all duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer.
• Ensure that each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an understanding of any hazards associated with said cargoes.
• Enforce all Company policies and vessel specific guidelines in support of the Crew Endurance Management System onboard all vessels.
• Participate in crew management, performance evaluation, general supervisory duties and management of the vessel’s budget.
• Complete required log entries.
• Maintain radio watch as required.
• Report Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CDC) barges at pick-up, drop-off, and designated mile points to the Inland River Vessel Movement Center.
• Enforce all rules.
• Give assignments and direction to the mate and/or lead deckhand.
• Comply with all established vessel management policies and procedures.
• Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed.
• Provide instructions and information to crew members, land-based personnel, and USCG or lock personnel.

Qualifications

• Retain a USCG Master of Towing Vesselslicense endorsed for service.
• Meet USCG physical examination requirements.
• Be able to travel to and from vessel/training locations via air or car travel.
• Maintain an active TWIC.