2nd Tankerman (PIC) - Marine

Assistant Captain

The Assistant Captain is responsible for operating ships and water vessels in oceans, bays, lakes, rivers or coastal waters. The incumbent conducts thorough inspections of vessels and peripheral equipment before each voyage to ensure efficient and safe operations, adhering to all regulations and company policies. The Assistant Captain utilizes navigational equipment, weather forecasts and tide / current predictions to ensure the overall safety of vessel and crew. The Assistant Captain works with the supervisor to adjust float and work plan according to developing environmental conditions. The incumbent directs crew activities while deployed.

Principle Responsibilities :

• Deploys, tows, and anchors containment boom and other spill response equipment, as necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring job-related equipment is always in good working order and ready for deployment or drill notifications.
• Document and keep current all required vessel logs and inspections.
• Provides clear direction to deckhands and passengers to ensure safety during potential navigational or event hazards.
• Provides continuous training in safety, seamanship skills and basic navigation techniques.
• Conduct onboard safety drills.
• Understand and complete paperwork to follow procedures and regulations, such as customer logbooks, vessel logbooks, charts, EPA Discharge logs, placards, and labeling.
• May perform other general work, confined space entry, spill response and industrial maintenance as directed by supervisor.
• Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties that may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee's level of work.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Preferred Certifications / Licences :

Minimum Qualifications :

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits :

Eligible employees can elect to participate in : Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. Health care and dependent care spending accounts. Short- and long-term disability. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). Employee discount programs. Retirement plan with a generous company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

EEO STATEMENT : Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.