Towboat Captain/Pilot

Excell Marine Corporation is currently interviewing for a TowboatCaptain/Pilot.

The Towboat Captain/Pilot are the manager of the vessel including all attached barges and responsible for the crew’s adherence to all US Coast Guard regulations and company policies. The Towboat Master/Relief Captain/Pilot will navigate the vessel safely, supervise the crew, oversee safety programs, comply with rules and regulations pertaining to the towing of vessels and protect the environment. The Towboat Master/Relief Captain/Pilot takes work assignments from the Operations Department.

The Towboat Pilot backs up the Master, serving as supervisor when the Master is asleep and has management and supervisory responsibility while on watch. The Relief Captain serves as Pilot when the Master is on the vessel and serves the Master when the Master is at home. The Master/Relief Captain/Pilot must be able to intercede and safely perform the essential functions of any job on the vessel to include the job tasks of a deckhand and tankerman.

The Towboat Captain/Pilot are responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally complaint operation of their assigned area. Employee’s key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Trains and supervises the crew in the safe and efficient performance of duties.

2. Towboat Captain/Pilot evaluates performance of all crewmembers with crews consisting of 1 to 8 members.

3. Navigates in rivers or coastal waterways by properly using steering controllers, throttles, radar compasses, short wave radios, depth finders, loud hailers and other equipment to transport tow to a destination. Uses radio communication and vision to navigate waterways, docks, locks, and other vessel traffic.

4. Supervises the cleaning and maintenance of boat and tow; the loading, transport, and discharging of cargo.

5. Adheres to company policies, US Coast Guard and environmental regulations.

6. Acts as a company representative in the day-to-day dealings with customers at their facilities and with representatives of governmental agencies.

7. Acts as the on-site coordinator in emergencies.

8. On smaller vessels performs routine engine room maintenance such as changing oil, checking oil, and changing fuel filters.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $500.00 - $1,200.00 per day

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How many years experience do you have as a Captain/Pilot?
• What is the best phone number you can be reached at and do you prefer call or text?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Unlimited Tonnage License or a 1600 Ton License (Required)
• Master of Towing Vessels Upon Western Rivers (Required)
• Radar Observer Endorsement (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road