Boat Pilot
@ 50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.Boat Pilot
About the job
Heidelberg Materials, a global building materials supplier with 450+ locations, seeks experienced boat pilots for waterways, requiring 30-day on-vessel work and compliance with safety standards.
Requirements
- Experience in barge towing industry
- US Coast Guard Master license
- Willing to work 30 days aboard
- Ability to perform safety inspections
- Supervise crew conduct
Qualifications
- Previous waterway vessel experience
- Compliance with safety policies
- Ability to work remotely on water
- Knowledge of environmental standards
Full job description
What Are We Looking For:
Must be able willing to work on the waterway for up to 30 consecutive days, living aboard the vessel.
Must comply with all federal, state and local guidelines.
Previous experience in the barge towing industry required.
• US Coast Guard Master of Towing Vessels Upon Westen Rivers MMC Required.
What You'll Be Doing
Verify Vessel and Crew are suitable for the intended routes.
Ensure navigational assessments are completed prior to getting underway and updated as needed thought out each trip.
Ensure required inspection, reports, drills, logbook entries and items required by the Towing Vessel Record are completed as necessary.
Supervise crew to ensure safe and efficient work practices are being followed. Follow Safety Policies, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Maintain an awareness of environmental standards. Take corrective action to address minor problems or report compliance issues to the appropriate supervisor for resolution.