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Bristol Bay Fuels

Mate

Kenai, AK · On-site

The Mate position supervises and coordinates activities of crew aboard tugboat. Essential Duties ... Ensure safe and efficient navigation of the vessel. * Maintain a safe working environment ...

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Chief Mate

Seattle, WA · On-site

Navigates vessel to ensure avoidance of marine hazards such as reefs, outlying shoals, shallow ... Mate experience on passenger-carrying vessels, including supervisory responsibility and social ...

ConocoPhillips

3rd Mate - Marine

Houston, TX · On-site

The 3rd Mate must have a good understanding of all deck machinery and cargo systems and be proficient at navigation and cargo watch keeping. The 3rd Mate is required to participate in all drills and ...

Coastal Villages Region Fund

Longline Mate

Seattle, WA · On-site

The Mate is expected to safely and effectively navigate the vessel when the Captain is not on duty, assist to supervise and discipline the crew, assist in conducting safety drills, and fulfill all ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

First Mate

Miami, FL · On-site

Steering, de-watering, working with electronic navigation aids, maintaining the deck log, planning ... STCW, minimum 50T USCG Master/Mate Coastal License. * Valid US Driver's license. * The vessel is ...

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Mate

Kenai, AK • On-site

Bristol Bay Fuels
Oil and Gas Extraction • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Bristol Bay Fuelsexternal

Temporary

Re-posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate activities of crew aboard tugboat.

  • Ensure safe and efficient navigation of the vessel, including steering and using navigation devices.

  • Inspect towing gear and lifesaving equipment, and direct crew to repair or replace defective equipment.

Job description

General Description:
The Mate position supervises and coordinates activities of crew aboard tugboat.
Essential Duties & Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ensure safe and efficient navigation of the vessel.
  • Maintain a safe working environment throughout vessel operations.
  • Inspects towing gear and lifesaving equipment, and orders crew to repair or replace defective equipment.
  • Directs activities of crew engaged in cleaning and painting of boat.
  • Stands watch during specified periods, and determines geographical position of boat upon request of Tugboat Master, using loran and azimuths of celestial bodies.
  • Steers tugboat, upon request of Tugboat Master, to push or pull barges to destination and to berth and unberth ships, avoiding hazards to navigation.
  • Utilizing navigation devices.
  • Assume command of tugboat in the event that the Tugboat Master becomes incapacitated.
  • Ensure crew members are provided with information to adhere to Maritime Regulations.
  • Direct crew in recordkeeping and regular safety drills.
  • Supervise crewmembers in their onboard duties.
  • Open communication with company representatives and on-site supervisors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
  • Ability to apply skill sets and demonstrate proven experience developing, improving and streamlining processes to meet established goals and objectives.
  • Ability to effectively manage projects that may vary in nature and scope.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and severe outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hearing protection and the use of safety eyewear is required in most working situations.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • MOBILITY: While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses computers on a daily basis. He/she is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific physical requirements include, but are not limited to, stooping, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Employee must be able to exert up 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
  • HEARING: The employee frequently is required to talk or hear while answering phones, working with customers, clients, supervisors, etc.
  • VISUAL ACUITY: Must be adequate to perform above listed tasks in a safe manner. Ability to see and complete work on a personal computer and read color coded writing on equipment forms, etc.

Contingencies:
Offer contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work at any time without prior notice.
Bristol Alliance Fuels (BAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Bristol Alliance Fuels grants employment preference first to BBNC shareholders, their spouses or descendants, and second to other Alaska Native Corporation Shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.
Required Qualifications:
  • USCG License (Master or Mate of Towing) is required.
  • Radar Unlimited course is required
  • Tug and Barge experience required.
  • Valid Driver's License is required.
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is required

Preferred Qualifications:
  • High school Diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Experience in operating vessel in Alaska is preferred
  • Near Coastal routes preferred

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