Wheelman, Inland– Starting Pay: $650/day – *Offering $10,000 sign on bonus*

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.

113d

About The Position

The Inland Wheelman is responsible for safely and efficiently navigating inland towing vessels transporting liquid and chemical 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 and regulations, as well as all EMS requirements, 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. Interacting in a clear, effective, and professional manner with manufacturer and/or technical assistance. Timely completing and maintaining all required reports and logs. Monitoring and adjusting equipment to maintain optimum availability and efficiency.

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, greater than 200 gross tons, with towing endorsements to include Western Rivers and Inland Waters is required.
• A valid Radar Endorsement and FFC license are required.
• Must have a record of positive work performance and safety.
• A minimum of two (2) years of successful wheelhouse experience is required; operating 600 feet of tow or wheelhouse experience on tank or LPG barge tows is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience on inland towing vessels is required.
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Tankerman- PIC (Barge) is preferred.
• Must be capable of safely navigating up to two 30,000 BBL barges on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge, LA.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment with the ability to make good decisions and corrections when problems are detected.
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions is required.
• Basic computer skills, such as opening, creating, and updating content in Microsoft Word documents and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is required.
• The ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties, and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions is required.
• The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a professional manner is required.
• Must be able to take initiative and be proactive in addressing issues that may arise.
• Must be able to work with or without direct supervision, both as a team and/or individually.
• Must demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
• Must be able to quickly and efficiently complete tasks in a safe manner, while prioritizing and responding to multiple requests from several sources.
• Must be willing and able to fly on a commercial airline for crew change.
• Must wear the proper PPE gear while working and promote a culture that adheres to 'Safety First'.
• Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical exam which includes the USCG CG-719k Physical.
• Must satisfactorily complete a USCG DOT Drug and Alcohol screen, benzene physical, and full-face respirator test.

Nice To Haves

• Operating 600 feet of tow or wheelhouse experience on tank or LPG barge tows is preferred.
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Tankerman- PIC (Barge) is preferred.

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 and regulations, as well as all EMS requirements, 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.
• Interacting in a clear, effective, and professional manner with manufacturer and/or technical assistance.
• Timely completing and maintaining all required reports and logs.
• Monitoring and adjusting equipment to maintain optimum availability and efficiency.

Benefits

• Longevity Pay
• Ride over pay
• Extra Barge Pay
• River Pay
• Paid full day for crew changes
• Flexible Schedules: 14/7, 14/14, 20/10, 28/14
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Profit Sharing Program
• Unit Purchase Plan
• Short/Long Term Disability
• PTO
• 5 paid Holidays
• Travel Pay
• Compensation Enhancements Earned Through Positive Performance
• Referral Bonuses
• Can live anywhere in the United States

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