Captains (Towing/Wire Experience)

McAllister Towing Career Website•New York, NY

11d•$758

About The Position

McAllister Towing has provided superior tugboat service to New York Harbor since 1864, when Captain James McAllister, great-grandfather to current president Brian Buckely McAllister, bought his first sail lighter to carry cargo from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Today, McAllister's tugs provide a wide variety of services to the busy ports of New York and New Jersey, serving the most concentrated and affluent consumer market in the world and handling a significant part of the 16 million tons of cargo that passes through the port every year. In addition to ship docking services and general harbor assist work, New York based tugs are regularly employed in offshore towing along the entire East Coast. McAllister is proud of its long history in New York Harbor and continues to provide its clients and customers with the highest quality service. McAllister Towing of NY is seeking highly qualified Captains. Duties and Responsibilities are outlined below. Captain: Reports to: The Captain reports to the General Manager or his/her designated representative. Supervises: The Captain is required to supervise all crewmembers of the vessel to which he/she is assigned. Description of Duties: Master of a tug or towing vessel. Vessel Security Officer (VSO) in charge of implementing and maintaining the AWO Alternative Security Program. Responsible to safely and efficiently operate and manage (performance of crew, vessel, and tow). Serve as Officer in Charge of the Navigation Watch. Assess and maintain vessel seaworthiness. Ensure the availability and serviceability of required lifesaving equipment. Verify the serviceability of all installed fire detection and firefighting systems and equipment. Require accommodations to be maintained in safe, clean condition at all times. Provide clear direction to subordinates. Prepare periodic performance evaluations for subordinates. Maintain vessel and crew readiness for emergency responses. Conduct and report the results of periodic vessel audits and inspections. Operate and maintain the assigned vessel in accordance with the quality, safety, security and environmental protection policies and procedures in the Vessel Operations Manual. Organize and conduct required training, drills and exercises. Complete, submit and maintain required records, logs and reports. Ensure adequate vessel manning and watches. Project a positive company image and maintain professional, amicable relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel and the public at all times. Other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager or his/her designated representative.

Requirements

Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner’s Credential
Valid 200 Ton License as Master
Master of Towing
STCW Certification
Valid Radar Endorsement
First Aid/CPR
Fire Fighting Training
Valid TWIC card
NY Harbor Experience
Z drive/Twin Screw Tugboat Experience
Must pass pre-employment drug test
Must pass pre-employment physical
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.

Nice To Haves

1,600 Gross Tons Towing/Oceans

Responsibilities

Master of a tug or towing vessel.
Vessel Security Officer (VSO) in charge of implementing and maintaining the AWO Alternative Security Program.
Responsible to safely and efficiently operate and manage (performance of crew, vessel, and tow).
Serve as Officer in Charge of the Navigation Watch.
Assess and maintain vessel seaworthiness.
Ensure the availability and serviceability of required lifesaving equipment.
Verify the serviceability of all installed fire detection and firefighting systems and equipment.
Require accommodations to be maintained in safe, clean condition at all times.
Provide clear direction to subordinates.
Prepare periodic performance evaluations for subordinates.
Maintain vessel and crew readiness for emergency responses.
Conduct and report the results of periodic vessel audits and inspections.
Operate and maintain the assigned vessel in accordance with the quality, safety, security and environmental protection policies and procedures in the Vessel Operations Manual.
Organize and conduct required training, drills and exercises.
Complete, submit and maintain required records, logs and reports.
Ensure adequate vessel manning and watches.
Project a positive company image and maintain professional, amicable relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel and the public at all times.
Other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager or his/her designated representative.