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G & H Towing

Mate Training & Observations

Houston, TX · On-site

$454.24/day

Mate-Training & Observation (MTO) or Apprentice Mate Rate of Pay: For a 12-hour harbor day $227.12 For a 24-hour harbor day $454.24 Qualifications: The MTO must hold a U. S. Coast Guard Merchant ...

G&H Towing

Mate Training & Observation

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$44K - $88K/yr

For a 24-hour harbor day 454.24 For a 12-hour harbor day 227.12 MATE-TRAINING & OBSERVATION (MTO) or APPRENTICE MATE Qualifications The MTO must hold a U. S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential ...

Archer Daniels Midland

$340 - $360/day

Current, or ability to obtain, Apprentice Mate (Steersman) license * Successful completion and favorable evaluation of the Pilot Apprentice Program Tiers 1 through 3 as specified in the Pilot ...

Archer Daniels Midland

$343 - $360/day

Current, or ability to obtain, Apprentice Mate (Steersman) license * Successful completion and favorable evaluation of the Pilot Apprentice Program Tiers 1 through 3 as specified in the Pilot ...

ADM

Pilot Apprentice - Ottawa, IL

Ottawa, IL

$343 - $360/day

Current, or ability to obtain, Apprentice Mate (Steersman) licenseSuccessful completion and favorable evaluation of the Pilot Apprentice Program Tiers 1 through 3 as specified in the Pilot Apprentice ...

ADM

Pilot Apprentice - Ottawa, IL

Ottawa, IL

$340 - $360/day

Current, or ability to obtain, Apprentice Mate (Steersman) licenseSuccessful completion and favorable evaluation of the Pilot Apprentice Program Tiers 1 through 3 as specified in the Pilot Apprentice ...

U.S. Navy

Boatswain's Mate

River Rouge, MI

Boatswain's Mate Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Boatswain's Mates are seamanship ... apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on the ...

U.S. Navy

Boatswain's Mate

Woodstock, GA

Boatswain's Mate Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Boatswain's Mates are seamanship ... apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on the ...

U.S. Navy

Boatswain's Mate

New Port Richey, FL

Boatswain's Mate Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Boatswain's Mates are seamanship ... apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on the ...

U.S. Navy

Boatswain's Mate

Somers Point, NJ

Boatswain's Mate Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Boatswain's Mates are seamanship ... apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on the ...

U.S. Navy

Boatswain's Mate

Craig, CO

Boatswain's Mate Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Boatswain's Mates are seamanship ... apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on the ...

U.S. Navy

Boatswain's Mate

West Carrollton, OH

Boatswain's Mate Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Boatswain's Mates are seamanship ... apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on the ...

U.S. Navy

Boatswain's Mate

Lady Lake, FL

Boatswain's Mate Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Boatswain's Mates are seamanship ... apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on the ...

U.S. Navy

Boatswain's Mate

Flora, MS

Boatswain's Mate Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Boatswain's Mates are seamanship ... apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on the ...

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Mate Training & Observation

G and H Towing Company

Corpus Christi, TX • On-site

$44K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 hours ago

Job description

Rate of Pay:

For a 24-hour harbor day 454.24

For a 12-hour harbor day 227.12


MATE-TRAINING & OBSERVATION (MTO) or APPRENTICE MATE

Qualifications

The MTO must hold a U. S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as Mate of Towing Vessels or Mate of vessels greater than 200 gross registered tons (unlimited). Additionally, the MTO must hold a valid TWIC issued by the Transportation Security Administration.

Duties & General Responsibilities

The MTO is responsible for the safety of the crew and for preventing environmental pollution incidents. This requires compliance with this Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) and with all applicable regulations

The MTO is responsible for reporting unsafe conditions to the Master and for taking early and positive action to prevent accidents

Vessel Organization / Levels of Authority

Towing Safety Management System (TSMS)

The MTO is responsible for stopping work whenever he/she feels that the evolution is dangerous and that hazards cannot be mitigated, then they are responsible for implementing stop work responsibility as outlined in TSMS Section 6.8 Stop Work Responsibility (SWR).

Per 46 C.F.R. 140.210 (1), the MTO is responsible for adhering to the provisions of the Certificate of Inspection (COI), if applicable

MTOs are responsible for performing all unlicensed deck duties, including maintenance

MTOs may be allowed to operate the vessel under the direct supervision of a Master or Mate of Towing Vessel or equivalent

MTOs may be required to stand a lookout in addition to the OICNW, per 46 C.F.R. 140.630

MTOs are responsible for ensuring the OICNW is made aware of all known aspects of the vessel, including tows and towing equipment

MTOs are responsible for minimizing any distraction from the safe operation of the vessel or from the performance of their duties per 46 C.F.R. 140.210 (5)

Required Licensure & Certifications

  • U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
  • U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Medical Certificate
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration
  • Endorsement as Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels greater than 200 Gross Registered Tons (GRT) upon Inland, Near Coastal or Ocean waters WITHOUT a completed TOAR will receive this rate of pay until a Great Lakes/Inland Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR) is completed


We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit unlawful discrimination per federal, state, and local laws. We value diversity and are committed to being an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is based on qualifications. Qualified individuals must be able to perform all the functions listed in the job description with or without reasonable accommodation as based on ADA requirements.