Boat Pilot

Livestock Nutrition Center•Keota, OK

About The Position

Livestock Nutrition Center is seeking a qualified Harbor/Port Tugboat Pilot to navigate and operate a towing vessel and its associated equipment. The pilot oversees vessel operations and all crew members, with responsibility for the safety of the crew and equipment. The role includes operating the vessel safely and efficiently in varying weather and river conditions, maintaining required records and equipment, and complying with applicable regulations and company safety procedures. The position requires a current USCG Mariner License for the area operated, Radar Observer certificates, medical certification, and TWIC. A high school diploma or GED is required. The role involves extended shifts, outdoor and vessel environments, and physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, climbing, and maintaining balance on moving or wet surfaces. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Ability to work safely.
Knowledge of general vessel operation, vessel systems, safety rules, procedures, and policies.
Meet requirements to maintain a current USCG Mariner License for the area operated, Radar Observer certificates, medical certification, and TWIC card.
High school diploma or GED.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Reliable, regular, on-time attendance.
Ability to read and speak English.
Willingness to submit to background and drug checks and provide employment references.
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours throughout a shift and up to 6 hours at a time; frequently walk and stand on vessel decks.
Ability to regularly carry, move, push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders, gangways, and stairways between vessel levels and maintain balance on moving, wet, or uneven surfaces.
Ability to bend and stoop occasionally and reach while operating controls, handling equipment, or accessing storage areas.
Hand dexterity to operate controls, radios, navigation equipment, and tools.
Ability to read navigation instruments, identify markers and vessel lights, and maintain situational awareness.
Ability to hear radio communications, alarms, machinery sounds, and crew instructions.
Ability to work extended shifts, commonly 8 hours or longer, while maintaining alertness and operational awareness.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wind; near vessel vibration, engine noise, moving machinery, and water; and occasionally enter confined spaces for inspection.
Use required PPE, including a life vest/PFD, safety boots, eye protection, and hard hat when required.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe navigation and operation of the towing vessel and associated equipment.
Determine whether an operation would endanger the vessel or crew, take adequate corrective action, and not proceed until it is safe.
Operate the vessel safely and efficiently in varying weather and river conditions.
Oversee all vessel operations and supervise onboard personnel in carrying out their assigned duties.
Monitor and control expenditures for fuel, supplies, harbor service usage, and overtime.
Adhere to the provisions of the Certificate of Inspection when one has been issued for the vessel.
Ensure crewmembers are trained in the use of firefighting and lifesaving equipment and in emergency response procedures.
Maintain company-, state-, and federally required logs, documentation, and checklists.
Ensure the vessel has required safety, lifesaving, and PPE equipment, and that equipment is ready for use and regularly inspected.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Follow safety requirements, policies, and procedures in the employee manual and safety meetings.
Participate in emergency response drills and procedures.