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McAllister Towing

Licensed Engineers

Norfolk, VA · On-site

Captain Elliott Westall joined the McAllister family in 1997 after a distinguished 20-year career in the US Navy where he served primarily as Tug Captain and Harbor Pilot. Captain Westall was named ...

McAllister Towing

Assistant Port Engineer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

Captain Elliott Westall joined the McAllister family in 1997 after a distinguished 20-year career in the US Navy where he served primarily as Tug Captain and Harbor Pilot. Captain Westall was named ...

Harbor

Senior Director, Data & AI Strategy

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

... pilots, and refinement cycles. * Encourage repeatable, scalable, and eventually productized delivery models to increase efficiency and profitability. * Collaborate across Harbor's service lines ...

Harbor Home Care

Client Advocate

Nashua, NH · On-site

Harbor Care is seeking a talented and committed Client Advocate to help further our mission. The ... Phase 1 (the first 6-9 months) focuses on designing, piloting, and evaluating a Client Advocate ...

Vulcan Materials Company

Boat Pilot

Grand Rivers, KY · On-site

The position will be responsible for operating a harbor tug boat and safely transporting (towing) aggregate barges. The position will have day to day supervisory responsibilities for any deckhand(s ...

Vulcan Materials Company

Boat Pilot

Grand Rivers, KY · On-site

The position will be responsible for operating a harbor tug boat and safely transporting (towing) aggregate barges. The position will have day to day supervisory responsibilities for any deckhand(s ...

Harbor Home Care

Client Advocate

Nashua, NH

Harbor Care is seeking a talented and committed Client Advocate to help further our mission. The ... Phase 1(the first 6-9 months)focuses on designing, piloting, and evaluating a Client Advocate ...

Jetvia

PIC - Learjet 60

El Paso, TX · On-site

$81K - $101K/yr

Acts as the final authority (Pilot in Command) on the aircraft regarding all areas of operation and ... We offer a 401(k) safe harbor match: dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay, and 50 cents on the dollar ...

Jetvia

PIC - Learjet 60

Austin, TX

$89K - $111K/yr

Acts as the final authority (Pilot in Command) on the aircraft regarding all areas of operation and ... We offer a 401(k) safe harbor match: dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay, and 50 cents on the dollar ...

Jetvia

PIC - Learjet 60

San Antonio, TX

$81K - $101K/yr

Acts as the final authority (Pilot in Command) on the aircraft regarding all areas of operation and ... We offer a 401(k) safe harbor match: dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay, and 50 cents on the dollar ...

Jetvia

PIC - Learjet 60

Fort Worth, TX

$86K - $107K/yr

Acts as the final authority (Pilot in Command) on the aircraft regarding all areas of operation and ... We offer a 401(k) safe harbor match: dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay, and 50 cents on the dollar ...

Jetvia

PIC - Learjet 60

Fort Lauderdale, FL

$86K - $107K/yr

Acts as the final authority (Pilot in Command) on the aircraft regarding all areas of operation and ... We offer a 401(k) safe harbor match: dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay, and 50 cents on the dollar ...

Jetvia

PIC - Learjet 60

Houston, TX

$85K - $107K/yr

Acts as the final authority (Pilot in Command) on the aircraft regarding all areas of operation and ... We offer a 401(k) safe harbor match: dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay, and 50 cents on the dollar ...

G&H Towing

Dispatcher

Deer Park, TX · On-site

The Watch Stander is a primary communicator between vessels, pilots, towing companies, agents, customers, and shoreside personnel. * Receives orders from the harbor master, agents, and other ...

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A typical day for a Harbor Pilot involves boarding large vessels as they approach or depart a port, frequently by pilot boat or sometimes by helicopter, and expertly navigating them through challenging harbor waters to their berth or safe exit. Pilots must coordinate closely with ship captains, tugboat crews, and harbor authorities to ensure every maneuver is safe and compliant with local regulations. Work schedules can vary, often including night shifts, weekends, and being on-call to respond to ships at any hour. The role requires constant focus and readiness, as every vessel and weather condition presents unique challenges.

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A Harbor Pilot is a highly trained maritime professional responsible for safely navigating ships into and out of ports, harbors, and restricted waterways. They have expert knowledge of local tides, currents, and hazards, ensuring vessels avoid accidents and comply with port regulations. Pilots board incoming ships, often via pilot boats or helicopters, and take temporary control to guide them safely to their berth. Their work is crucial for preventing collisions, protecting the environment, and maintaining efficient port operations.

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Licensed Engineers

Licensed Engineers

McAllister Towing

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Description
The Port of Hampton Roads, Va. is one of the largest ports on the East Coast, offering one of the principal coal exporting facilities in the world. A hub for international trade, over 75 international shipping lines call at Norfolk and the surrounding ports of Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Newport News, Yorktown, and other outlying terminals. McAllister Towing of Virgina has been in the port of Hampton Roads for roughly 50 years, serving Yorktown, Piney Point, Hampton Roads, Norfolk, and the Chesapeake area with unsurpassed towing and general harbor assist work.
Captain Elliott Westall joined the McAllister family in 1997 after a distinguished 20-year career in the US Navy where he served primarily as Tug Captain and Harbor Pilot. Captain Westall was named Vice President and General Manager of McAllister of Virginia in 2007. Captain Westall and the entire team in Virginia continues to work earnestly and safely to promote McAllister's reputation as the leader of unsurpassed service in marine transportation.
McAllister Towing of Virginia is seeking Licensed Engineers to join our team. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below.
Licensed Engineer:
We are looking for a Licensed Engineer for McAllister of Virginia.
The Licensed Engineer is an experienced skilled crewmember on board the vessel's Engineering Department. The Licensed Engineer is directly responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the boat. The Licensed Engineer is responsible and accountable to the Port Engineer. The Licensed Engineer must keep Captain apprised of issue(s) or his or her relief.
Responsible for the good condition and efficiency working of the entire machinery plant of the vessel including main engines, propulsion, and auxiliary machinery, all electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery, steering machinery, and all associated components, deck machinery and any and all other valves, pipes, watertight integrity of the vessel.
The Licensed Engineer must maintain compliance with the quality, safety, and environmental management system as detailed in the McAllister Operations Manual.
Supervises the procurement, loading, use and transfer and discharge of all potable water, ballast water, fuel oil, lube oil, ascertaining that said products are of proper quality and quantity when received on board and making the proper entries in the log and on the Fuel Transfer Certificate.
Repairs all machinery and equipment onboard the vessel within his capacity and completes the daily engine log each day.
Required Skills:
• Valid Merchant Mariner's Credential.
• Valid TWIC Card
• Valid Engineering License
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Physical Requirements:
The unpredictable, ever-changing and inherently dangerous nature of tug and towing operations require the Engineer to be physically qualified to ensure his/her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew. You must have the physical ability to operate heavy machinery. Repair work may involve assignments to work beneath machines and close quarters. Frequent stooping and bending required. Specific physical requirements include:
  • Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).
  • Adequate hearing.• Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.
  • Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.
  • Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.
  • Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.
  • Sufficient strength to:
    • Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level.
    • Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level.
    • Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and
    • Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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