Mate/Second Mate Marine Vessels Offshore

Genesis Energy • Houston, TX

3d

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; protecting crew, passengers, the environment, and charterer cargo or property; maintaining charterer relations; handling bridge administration and paperwork; supervising and training crew; and carrying out other responsibilities assigned by the Master or Relief Master, or recognized as essential to the Mate’s responsibilities to the Master.

The role includes safe piloting, navigation, and vessel maintenance in compliance with applicable flag-state, international, and local laws and regulations. The Mate supports operational management 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.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, render, understand, and react to commands given in English.
• Valid driver’s license and TWIC card.
• U.S. Merchant Mariner’s document.
• STCW training and certification booklet, as required by law.
• Proper U.S.C.G. license for the type, tonnage, route, and service of the assigned vessel.
• FCC Marine Radio Operators 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 and with attention to crew safety and environmental protection.
• Participate in operational management as directed by the Master or Relief Master, including service delivery, bridge management, human resource management, and cost management under Company policies and procedures.
• Set and stand bridge and helm watches in rotation with other deck officers.
• Direct and supervise deck crew in their assigned duties and other work needed for safe and efficient vessel operations.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with Company charterers and charterer representatives while preserving the Company’s safety and commercial goals.
• Complete appropriate bridge management and human resource administrative tasks.
• Help maintain the seaworthiness of the vessel and Company-owned tows, and protect the safety of crew and passengers, the environment, and charterer cargo or property.
• Provide on-the-job training to crew and carry out other duties assigned by, or essential to responsibilities to, the Master or Relief Master.

What This Job Offers

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