Mate/Second Mate Marine Vessels Offshore

GENESIS ENERGY, LLC • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Mate is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel and its tow. Duties include safe navigation and piloting; maintaining the seaworthiness of the vessel and Company-owned tows; ensuring the safety of crew and passengers; protecting the environment, cargo, and charterer property; maintaining charterer relations; completing bridge administration and paperwork; supervising and training crew; and carrying out other responsibilities assigned by, or essential to the Mate’s responsibilities to, the Master or Relief Master.

The role includes standing bridge and helm watches in rotation with other deck officers, managing vessel operations as directed by the Master or Relief Master, and supervising deck crew. The Mate must operate in compliance with applicable flag-state, international, and local laws and regulations, as well as Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, understand, and respond to commands in English.
• Valid driver’s license and TWIC card.
• U.S. Merchant Mariner’s document and STCW training and certification booklet, as required by law.
• Proper U.S. Coast Guard license for the type, tonnage, route, and service of the assigned vessel.
• FCC Marine Radio Operator’s Permit.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and write in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Safely pilot, navigate, and maintain the vessel in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, with due regard for crew safety and environmental protection.
• Manage vessel operations as directed by the Master or Relief Master, including service delivery, bridge management, human resource management, and cost management in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Set and stand bridge and helm watches in rotation with other deck officers.
• Direct and supervise deck crew in carrying out their duties and other work needed for safe and efficient vessel operations.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with Company charterers and their representatives while protecting the Company’s safety and commercial goals.
• Complete appropriate bridge-management and human-resource administrative tasks.
• Maintain the vessel and Company-owned tows in seaworthy condition; ensure the safety of crew and passengers and protect the environment, cargo, and charterer property.
• Provide crew supervision and on-the-job training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed