Mate

McAllister Towing Career Website • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

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 1600 Gross Tons 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.

Responsibilities

• assisting the Master with safe and efficient operation of the Tug
• safely manages all towing operations and deck evolutions
• navigates the vessel and conducts docking/undocking evolutions
• First Line Supervisor for members of the Deck Department
• assists the Master with maintaining the well-being of the crew

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees