Boat Pilot
@ 50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.Boat Pilot
About the job
Heidelberg Materials is a large supplier of building materials with 450 locations in North America. The boat pilot role focuses on navigating waterways, supervising crew, and ensuring safety and compliance on vessels for extended periods.
Requirements
- Previous barge towing experience
- US Coast Guard Master of Towing Vessels
- Ability to work up to 30 days onboard
- Knowledge of safety policies
- Navigation and inspection skills
Qualifications
- US Coast Guard license
- Experience on waterways
- Commitment to safety
- Ability to work long shifts
- Crew supervision skills
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.