Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Precon Marine is expanding its Marine division for the rising demand of maritime work.
We have invested in new boats, equipment, and marine management. We are looking for qualified professional mariners in the Hampton Roads area and are willing to pay top dollar for the right person.
SUMMARY
To serve as the Commander of the vessel to which assigned, in charge of overall safe operations, maintenance, crew accountability and productivity. Able to operate/ navigate any vessel in the Inland Marine Fleet efficiently and safely through the Intracoastal Waterway. Steer tugboat to push or pull barges to desired destination and berth and unberth ships, avoiding hazards utilizing navigation devices.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand and comply with standard procedures and guidelines for the operation of a safe and environmentally sound vessel
- Adhere to and be an advocate, and authority, regarding protocols that deal with prevention of product/petroleum spills and what to do in case of an actual emergency. Alert the Port Captain or Safety officer in the event of even a very minor spill and participate in any investigation to understand and have input in corrective actions
- Conduct required safety drills including those for spills, man-overboard, fire and mayday. Document in ship logbook and/or other appropriate log
- Deal with personal injuries by participating in a root cause investigation with the safety officer and Port Captain. Institute a “best practice” for the particular activity that caused the injury. Be a role model for safe behavior and planning safe activities
- Conduct inspections of your assigned vessel to ensure seaworthy condition and arrange for maintenance and repair activities to correct any deficiencies as seen by him/herself, the crew or a professional surveyor
- Hold crew accountable for their adherence to Maritime Law, the Policies of the Company and their individual performance
Attributes
The Boat Captain will have to know basic firefighting skills and basic lifesaving and rescue techniques. They should be familiar with the water and able to swim as well as the following attributes:
- Able to train, influence, and motivate people to act
- Thrives in a fast paced environment
- Exhibit good judgment in matters involving quality of performance
- Meets deadlines in an environment of interruptions
- Able to work effectively with many different personality types
- Possess and demonstrate values of honesty, integrity, reliability, and consistency
- Exhibit a strong work ethic
- Is inquisitive and has good problem solving skills
- Well organized, detail oriented, and thorough
- Receptive to change
- Problem solving and decision making abilities
- An effective planner and continually uses foresight
- A good listener and communicator
- Demonstrate professionalism at all times
- Possess a positive attitude
- Able to confront issues and hold others accountable, but still treats them with dignity and respect
CREDENTIALS/REQUIREMENTS:
- TOWING Experience Preferred
- Knowledge and ability to implement Subchapter M training and Inspection regulations as outlined by the USCG.
- Experience navigating Intracoastal Waterway
- Merchant Mariners Credentials that includes 200 Ton Master or greater.
- TWIC Holder
Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Pay rate that exceeds a normal day rate
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with match
- Bonus Opportunity
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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