Trip Pilot

Marquette Transportation Company•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trip Pilot is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and performance of their crew, vessel, and tow. This role involves ensuring compliance with company policies, rules, and regulations, as well as federal, state, and local laws. The Trip Pilot will conduct monthly drills and safety meetings, ensuring all work adheres to company safety policies and practices. They are also responsible for instructing and monitoring the performance of all crew members, carrying out duties under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer, and ensuring crew awareness of cargo hazards. The role includes enforcing company policies related to the Crew Endurance Management System, participating in crew management, performance evaluations, general supervisory duties, and managing the vessel's budget. Additionally, the Trip Pilot will complete required log entries, maintain radio watch, report Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CDC) barges, enforce all rules, give assignments to the mate and/or lead deckhand, and provide instructions to various personnel. Maintaining the vessel budget and maximizing cost efficiency are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Must retain a USCG Master of Towing Vessels license endorsed for service.
Must meet USCG physical examination requirements.
Must be able to travel to and from vessel/training locations via air or car travel (must possess a valid driver’s license).
Must be able to climb steep stairs, sit or stand for long periods of time.
Maintain an active TWIC.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and performance of his crew, vessel, and tow.
Ensure that company policy, rules, and regulations are followed.
Report to the office all violations of policy or violations of federal, state, or local laws.
Conduct monthly drills and safety meetings in accordance with policies and procedures.
Ensure that work completed in accordance with Company safety policies and practices.
Ensure all crew members on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance.
Carry out all duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer.
Ensure that each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an understanding of any hazards associated with said cargoes.
Enforce all Company policies and vessel specific guidelines in support of the Crew Endurance Management System onboard all vessels.
Participate in crew management, performance evaluation, general supervisory duties and management of the vessel’s budget.
Complete required log entries.
Maintain radio watch as required.
Report Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CDC) barges at pick-up, drop-off, and designated mile points to the Inland River Vessel Movement Center.
Enforce all rules.
Give assignments and direction to the mate and/or lead deckhand.
Comply with all established vessel management policies and procedures.
Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed.
Provide instructions and information to crew members, land-based personnel, and USCG or lock personnel.