Master of Towing Vessels (Nationwide)

Posted 8 days ago

great lakes dredge dock companyPort Isabel (TX)

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation

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About the role

Master of Towing Vessels The Master of Towing Vessels has the overriding responsibility for the safe operations of the vessel and crew, and is responsible for the transportation and maneuvering of vessels to/from dredging sites and tender operations for dredges as necessary. Vessels operated vary between 40' tender tugs to 75' towing tugs.

About the Company: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 135-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company's Incident-and Injury-Free (IIF) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture. The Company's commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Essential Job Duties:

Safe operations of the vessel and crew
Serves as Master of a self-propelled tugboat
Proper maintenance, operation, administration, navigation and safety of the vessel
Supervises the maintenance, repairs, and proper functioning of all vessel equipment
Navigation and operations of the vessel, including the operation and maintenance of navigation equipment and deck machinery
Supervises and trains the Deckhand and directs duties as needed
Directs repairs to vessel made by dredge crew, and requisitions necessary supplies and parts
Must be willing to work on non-live aboard and live aboard vessels
This position is available in various areas nationwide.
Typical work schedule is 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off.

Requirements:

Valid MMC with U.S. Coast Guard license, or flag state equivalent, as Master of Towing Vessels for the specified vessel route
Dredging experience preferred
At least 3 years' experience operating towing vessels required. Required knowledge of specified channels

Required ability to read and understand tide, current, and weather conditions effects on the navigation and maneuvering of towed vesselsRequired knowledge of pushing, towing, working around anchors, and maneuvering barges alongside vesselsRequired knowledge of the use of a tow winch, tow lines, cables, rigging and making and breaking tows Required ability to dock and undock vessels properly and safely Required ability to read and maintain charts and navigational aids Able Seaman preferred Valid TWIC Required Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected category. GLDD participates in E-Verify as required by law.

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