Tugboat Captain

Tugboat Captain

YOUR COMPASS TO SUCCESS

Your New Company:

At NGL Companies we are committed to workplace safety. We are a trusted maritime transportation, construction and logistics company providing our services on both land and sea.

We are seeking qualified applicants who are focused on the safe operation and navigation of a 1200 HP Lugger tugboat vessel. The vessel is working for our client in the locations of Cameron, La & Montegut, La. They are pushing one or two barges of rock to assist in coastal restoration on the Louisiana coast.  Our basic rotation is 28/14.  The tugboat captain will be responsible for managing the crew members and ensuring they are completing their required duties.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safe and efficient operation of the vessel and support equipment.
• Implementing the safety and environmental policy of the Company, motivating the crew in the execution of that policy, issuing orders in a clear and concise manner and reviewing safety and pollution prevention activities.
• Reporting defects to the Company and other matters with implications for safe operations or pollution risk and which require the assistance of the Company.
• Appraising and coordinating on-board training requirements with the Company.
• Ensuring that all safety information is kept in date and available to all members of the crew at all times.
• Review of on-board contingency plans and ship procedures and reporting any deficiencies to the company.
• Reporting non-conformities, accidents involving personnel or plant and hazardous situations to the Company.
• Requesting assistance from the Company as may be deemed necessary to ensure safe and pollution-free operation of the ship.
• Provide employee scheduling information to the crew.
• Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed
• Complete required log entries and maintain radio watch as required
• Give assignments and direction to the mate and/or lead deckhand

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• The minimum qualifications and experience required are:
• Must have experience as a U.S.C.G. MOTV licensed Captain with towing and endorsements for Western Rivers, Oceans, and/or Near Coastal waters
• Must have a valid TWIC (receipts NOT accepted)
• Must have a valid DL
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions
• Must be able to carry, push/pull and/or lift materials weighing upwards of 75lbs
• Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed
• Complete required log entries and maintain radio watch as required
• Give assignments and direction to the mate and/or lead deckhand
• Ability to meet USCG physical examination requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The Tugboat Captain must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.
• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.

What you will get in return:

• Opportunity to grow with an industry leader
• Great benefits plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K with match

COMPETITIVE SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. EMPLOYMENT OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON A REVIEW OF REFERENCES, SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF A DRUG SCREEN, AND ANALYSIS OF FULL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS.

Next Generation Logistics is an equal-opportunity employer. Next Generation Logistics does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need