Boat Captain

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Port Allen Agg LA

Job Req ID : 14633

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Boat Captain

ABOUT THE ROLE

Captain is to be responsible for managing our vessels, vessel personnel, and all barges in tow. Captains are responsible for crew members' safety and their well-being while on our vessel. Captains must adhere to all United States Coast Guard regulations and company policies.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Captains are expected to navigate the vessel in a safe manner and ensure safety rules are followed by everyone.
• Captains will manage the daily efficiency of the vessel, along with the maintenance and upkeep of the vessel.
• Directs and coordinates barge and towing operations, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental protocols and industry regulations.
• Responsible for supervising safe and efficient operation and performance of crew, vessel and tow and for ensuring that the equipment is kept neat and in good working order.
• Ensures that Company policies and protocols are followed; report all violations of policies, or violations of Maritime Federal or State regulations to Marine Operations Manager.
• Routine maintenance and operation of all machinery aboard the vessel, or tow.
• Manages crews, reporting anticipated crew shortages; directs crew in daily operations, providing training.
• Sets the watch standing schedule for their crew, ensuring that no licensed wheelman works more than 12 hours in any 24 hour period.
• Reports Boat Position; barges with cargo; time and location of exchange of barges; estimated time of arrival / departure; report delay time, place and cause; quality of fuel aboard and received, and any other pertinent information.
• Maintains the Vessel Daily Log and see that it is updated at the end of each 6 hour watch by themselves or their relief.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education : High school diploma or equivalent

Required Work Experience : 5-10 years' experience operating Towing vessels, and moving barges in our working area 2 years' experience supervising a tow boat crew

Required Training / Certifications : Captains must hold a Master of Towing / Mate of Towing Vessels or Master of 200 gross tons or more with towing vessels endorsement license issued by the United States Coast Guard, with a radar observer endorsement.

Travel Requirements : Must be able to work 15 days on, 7 days off; stands watch for 12 hours each day, divided in to six hour shifts.

Additional Requirements :

WHAT WE OFFER

HR Contact : Kyle Jon KEMPEN

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Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting- accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization / business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.]]>