Captain ATB Everglades

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and skilled Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) Captain to assume command and navigate an LNG ATB vessel safely and efficiently. The ATB Captain will be responsible for overseeing the overall operation of the ATB unit, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations, and leading a team of maritime professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive maritime experience, excellent navigation skills, strong LNG bunkering capabilities and a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

If you are an experienced and qualified mariner with a passion for safe and efficient ATB operations, we invite you to apply for the position of ATB Captain. Join our team and contribute to the success of our maritime operations.

Responsibilities

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as Company representative to clients, customers, vendors, etc. while onboard vessel.
• Understand and comply with standard procedures and guidelines for the operation of a safe and environmentally sound vessel including but not limited to the company SMS and USCG standards.
• Serves as an Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) and supervises all other OINCNW
• Approve voyage plans and executes voyages according to weather conditions and schedule.
• Competently report all health, safety, environmental, and quality events
• Conduct all company mandatory as well as all regulatory required safety drills aboard the vessel with crew members.
• Assist and/or lead incident investigations.
• Reports SMS deficiencies to the DPA (DESIGNATED PERSON ASHORE) and Safety personnel
• Conduct inspections of your assigned ATB
• Manage safe seamanship and keep vessel (ATB) in good order.
• Interact with shoreside management to constantly improve safety and efficiency not only for assigned vessel but fleet wide improvement.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to safely bunker LNG while customer vessels are moored alongside terminals or lightering.
• Ability to safely load LNG from an LNG terminal or truck arrangement to the ATB
• Maintains accurate list of crewmembers and their assigned positions and responsibilities aboard the vessel.
• Performs duties as outlined in SMS and Vessel Security Plan
• Customer facing and communication is common and needs to be detailed and professional, as per RCM and customer requirements.
• Some customers may require extra communication outside our RCM SMS
• Manage mates and tankermen and their responsibilities concerning product loading, discharging and storage of cargo.
• Manage crew and crew change to make sure it is as safe and efficient as possible to meet customer and transit needs.
• Mentor and coach crew
• Recommend and work on career advancement for tug and barge personnel when appropriate.
• Ensure crew don proper apparel, PPE, tools, equipment for daily activity.
• Ensures barge is properly maintained, including maintenance oversite and appearance.
• Responsible for setting and maintaining work schedules for the crew and ensuring that no crewmember exceeds work-rest hours.
• Manage and maintain an electronic log through Helm (electronic log)
• Manage and maintain all forms, documentation, and other requirements per the company SMS in Helm (electronic log)
• Perform other duties as appropriate and as assigned.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to train, influence, and motivate people to act.
• Good judgment in matters involving quality of performance.
• Strong work ethic with ability to meet deadlines in an ever-changing environment.
• Positive leader, able to collaborate effectively with a diverse crew.
• Possess and demonstrate values of honesty, integrity, reliability, and consistency.
• Well organized, detail oriented, and excellent problem-solving skills
• Receptive to change and strong ability to lead change.
• An effective planner with continuous use of foresight
• Excellent communicator with a learner’s mindset
• Demonstrate professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

• 7+ Years as ATB Master or Comparable Position.
• 1600 Ton Master Oceans License
• LG Tankerman PIC or PIC (Barge) Endorsement
• LG Tankerman Assistant
• Valid TWIC, First Aid, Advanced Firefighting.
• GMDSS
• ECDIS
• Radar
• Lifeboatmen
• Bridge Management
• Advanced Firefighting
• VSO
• Must have a valid HAZWOPER certificate or complete a 24 hour training course within 30 days from date of hire.
• Must be able to direct, fairly evaluate, and correct performance of subordinates.
• Must have valid states driver’s license.
• Valid radio operator’s license.
• Must be able to understand and use information in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
• Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision.

REGIONAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Coast Guard license, minimum 1600 Master Oceans, with a radar observer endorsement.
• Valid Master of Towing Near Coastal endorsement.
• Four (4) years of experience towing barges as Master, Coastwise on the US East Coast, Lake Charles LA, and Freeport TX waterways and Western Rivers.

Job Condition and Environment

• Ability to get along with crew members in confined quarters for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, climb onto barges and up and down ladders, and bending and twisting during boat/barge tie up.
• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)
• Must not be afraid of heights.

Expected Hours of Work

• Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours.
• Willing to take call outs.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night.