Mate (Barge Bunkering)

McAllister Towing•Jacksonville, FL

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 Buckley 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 Mates with Barge Bunkering Experience. This position will be working out of Jacksonville, FL. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below: Mate: Description/Job Summary: The Mate is responsible for assisting the Master with safe and efficient operation of the Tug. The Mate safely manages all towing operations and deck evolutions. The Mate navigates the vessel and conducts docking/undocking evolutions. The Mate is the First Line Supervisor for members of the Deck Department. Additionally, the Mate assists the Master with maintaining the well-being of the crew.

Requirements

Valid Mate 200 Gross Ton License
Mate or Master of Towing
Barge Bunkering Experience (LNG)
Current GMDSS, ARPA, Advanced Firefighting, First Aid/CPR
Valid STCW, TWIC and Current USCG Medical Certificate
Valid Merchant Marine Credential
Twin Screw 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.