Wheelhouse - Liquid Division

Parker Towing Company•Mobile, AL

67d

About The Position

Wheelhouse personnel is responsible for safely and efficiently navigating inland towing vessels, and transporting liquid cargoes on various inland and coastal waterways of the United States. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: · Safely and efficiently operating and navigating inland towing vessels and tank barges on the inland and coastal waterways of the United States. · Ensuring the safety of crew members. · Accurately and continuously communicating with management and office personnel relative to vessel performance, locations, ETAs, weather conditions, and other information specific to the vessel, route, and crew. · Maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Parker Towing policies, and procedures. · Performing and maintaining routine maintenance of his or her assigned vessel and barge(s), which may include maintenance to engines, generators, winches, navigation systems, and safety equipment. · Communicating in a clear, effective, and professional manner · Timely completion of all required reports and logs.

Requirements

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
A valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (T.W.I.C.) is required.
A valid Master of Towing Vessels (MOTV) or Mate Pilot of Towing Vessels license with towing endorsements to include Western Rivers and Inland Waters is required.
A valid Radar Endorsement and FCC license are required.
Must be capable of safely navigating up to two 30,000 BBL barges on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Mississippi River
Must complete a pre-employment USCG physical exam and DOT Drug and Alcohol screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating 600 feet of tow or wheelhouse experience on tank barge tows is preferred.
Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Tankerman- PIC (Barge) is preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operating and navigating inland towing vessels and tank barges on the inland and coastal waterways of the United States.
Ensuring the safety of crew members.
Accurately and continuously communicating with management and office personnel relative to vessel performance, locations, ETAs, weather conditions, and other information specific to the vessel, route, and crew.
Maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Parker Towing policies, and procedures.
Performing and maintaining routine maintenance of his or her assigned vessel and barge(s), which may include maintenance to engines, generators, winches, navigation systems, and safety equipment.
Communicating in a clear, effective, and professional manner
Timely completion of all required reports and logs.