Tug Captain (Domestic) at Weeks Marine in Cranford, New Jersey

Job Description:

Job Description                                                              

A Tug Captain has the overall responsibility for the safety and management of crew and vessel.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Work as directed by Towing and/or project personnel
• Stand wheelhouse watch on assigned vessel
• Comply with all state and federal regulatory requirements
• Responsible for executing WMI Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) aboard assigned vessel
• Preparation, management and facilitation of safety meetings and safety drills
• Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
• Delegate daily tasks to crew to ensure operational readiness
• Oversees training and mentoring of crew members
• Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “incident and injury free” work environment

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises all crewmembers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, directing work and appraising performance, disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

Requirements

• 10+ years total experience with at least 5 years of experience in a Captain role  
• High School diploma or equivalent
• This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language 
• Ability to work rotational 12 hour watch
• Ability to work 28 days on, 14 days off, revised as necessary 
• Strong knowledge of industry related software

 

 

Required Certifications or Licenses

• Merchant Mariners Credentials (MMC)
• Master of Towing endorsement
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• CPR/AED First Aid Certification
• Driver’s license

 

 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels 
• Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders that have capacity limits of 300 lbs.
• Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted

 

Additional Duties

This Job Description does not cover all of the required duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., with or without notice.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weeks Marine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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