Mate
About The Position
Founded in 1985, Portland Tugboat is New England’s premier tugboat company, providing the most powerful fleet of tugs in the region. Handling a wide range of cargo, Portland Tugboat has a distinguished record of providing safe and efficient ship docking and general harbor assist services in the port, covering the areas of Portland Harbor, Casco Bay, and Cousin's Island on Hussey Sound. Captain Brian J. Fournier is the President of Portland Tugboat and a state-licensed docking pilot. He has docked ships on the East, West, and Gulf Coasts, and has led tractor-tug training exercises with SeaRiver Maritime in San Francisco and Portland Pipeline in Maine. He has been in the maritime industry since 1980's. Currently, Portland Tugboat is looking for a 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
- Mate 200 Gross Tons (minimum) Towing/Oceans Mate or Master of Towing
- Current GMDSS, ARPA, Advanced Firefighting, First Aid/CPR
- Valid STCW, TWIC and Current USCG Medical Certificate
- Tractor tug/Z drive 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
- Several years as an Able-Bodied Seaman/Ordinary Seaman.
- 1600 Gross Ton Towing/Oceans
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Master with safe and efficient operation of the Tug.
- Safely managing all towing operations and deck evolutions.
- Navigating the vessel and conducting docking/undocking evolutions.
- Serving as the First Line Supervisor for members of the Deck Department.
- Assisting the Master with maintaining the well-being of the crew.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
