Pilot

Position Summary: The Pilot is directly responsible for the safety of the towing vessel. The Pilot is directly responsible for all vessel operations and must be knowledgeable of general operation of the vessel, its systems, to follow and carry out safety rules, procedures, and policies as stated in the Safety Management System applicable to the towing vessel. The Pilot is responsible for adhering to the provisions of the Certificate of Inspection (COI), if/when issued. The Pilot is responsible for adhering to the provisions of all applicable company policies and procedures and for all regulations. The Pilot must also make a reasonable effort to review the contents of the Safety Management System initially and when any changes are made thereafter, and comply with the Safety Management System, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations. The Pilot monitors and controls expenditures for fuel, supplies, harbor service usage, and overtime. The Pilot ensures the vessel is operated safely and efficiently in all weather and river conditions. The Pilot must meet all the requirements to maintain a current USCG Mariner License for the area they operate, Radar Observer certificates, Medical and TWIC cards. Note if any renewal dates are expired then the license is not valid to work under. Original unexpired documents must be in the possession of the wheelhouse personnel when on board the vessel. Any change in the status of an individual's license or radar certificate or medical card must immediately be reported to Management. Copies of required documents shall be kept in the office in employee files. The Pilot is responsible for and will be held accountable for his/her own health, safety, and cleanliness as well as the safety, cleanliness and work performance of all those crew members under him/her. He/she must be familiar with the company's policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations, and must abide by them at all times. The Pilot is responsible for supervising all persons onboard in carrying out their assigned duties. The Pilot is responsible for maintaining all safety, lifesaving and PPE equipment aboard the vessel. The Pilot shall ensure the vessel is properly equipped; the equipment is kept ready for use and is inspected and checked as prescribed in the Safety Management System. The Pilot shall ensure that all crewmembers are properly trained in the use of the firefighting and lifesaving equipment and all crewmembers are properly trained in emergency response procedures to respond to various emergencies that may arise in the marine environment. The Pilot must maintain company required logs, documentation and checklist as described in the Safety Management System.

Work Schedule: The standard work schedule for a fleet Pilot is a rotation of days and night shifts that vary with the assigned vessel for not more than 12 hours per 24 hour period, except in an emergency.