Line Haul Pilot

Wepfer Marine Of Calvert City LLC•Calvert City, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a liveaboard boat pilot position with rotating schedules of 21 days on/21 days off or 14 days on/14 days off. The role involves ensuring all work is done in accordance with company safety policies, navigating the vessel safely, instructing and monitoring crew performance, and carrying out duties under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer. The pilot is responsible for ensuring crew knowledge of cargo and associated hazards, completing log entries, maintaining radio watch, enforcing rules and regulations, complying with management policies, maintaining the vessel budget for cost efficiency, and providing instructions to crew members.

Requirements

Must meet USCG physical examination requirements.
Must be able to travel to and from vessel/training locations via air or car travel (must possess a valid driver’s license).
Must be able to work 21 days on and 21 days off
Must have experience pushing barges.
Must have experience running on the Cumberland River, Tennessee River, and close proximity to the Ohio River.
Must be able to climb steep stairs, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Must maintain valid USCG licensing.
Maintain an active TWIC.
Have and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Applicants to live within a 1-1 1/2 hours commute from the worksite.

Responsibilities

Ensure that work completed during your watch is done in accordance with Company safety policies and practices.
Navigate the vessel safely at all times.
Ensure all crew members on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance.
Carry out all duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer.
Ensure that each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an understanding of any hazards associated with said cargoes.
Complete required log entries.
Maintain radio watch as required.
Enforce all rules and regulations that are applicable.
Comply with all established vessel management policies and procedures.
Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed.
Provide instructions and information to crew members.