Mate - Civil & Marine Division - Kotzebue, AK

Responsibilities

• Stand navigational watch as directed by the Captain
• Aid in vessel handling, towing operations, and barge positioning
• Lead deck operations including line handling, towing gear setup, and barge landings
• Supervise and direct Deckhands during cargo operations and vessel activities
• Support loading and unloading of cargo, equipment, and materials from barges
• Maintain situational awareness of crew, equipment, and environmental conditions at all times
• Ensure safe handling of mooring lines, rigging, and towing equipment
• Perform and oversee routine vessel maintenance including chipping, painting, cleaning, and minor repairs
• Maintain a clean and organized deck and work environment
• Enforce company safety policies and U.S. Coast Guard regulations
• Participate in and help lead vessel safety drills and emergency response procedures
• Immediately report all Incidents/Accidents, no matter how small, to their Supervisor

Qualifications

• Valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Mate endorsement of at least 100 Ton Near Coastal Towing endorsement (Mate of Towing or equivalent)
• Valid TWIC
• Current USCG Medical Certificate
• Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather and marine conditions
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs, handling heavy lines, and performing manual labor
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work long hours in a team environment aboard vessels and barges
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing and participate in the company’s USCG/DOT drug testing program
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Mate or senior deckhand on tug and barge units
• Experience with coastal and/or river towing operations
• Familiarity with shallow water navigation and seasonal operating constraints
• Experience supervising crew and leading deck operations

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions
• Frequent exposure to work near moving mechanical parts
• Frequent exposure to work in high, precarious places
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock
• Risk of radiation and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• Regularly required to lift, move and /or carry up to 50 pounds
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Steel toed boots required on the job
• Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint