Captain

Pay Range: $815 - $888 per day

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture. 

Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful. We pride ourselves on our reputation for anticipating client needs. You can count on Brice Equipment to be there when you need us most.  

What does Brice Marine LLC do?

Construction operations in Alaska are logistically challenging, with many communities only accessible by water or air. Continuing its commitment to excellence, Brice decided to invest in marine capabilities. In 1973, Brice Marine was established with the refurbishment of a surplus Navy LCU. Over 40 years later, Brice Marine transports employees, equipment, fuel, and materials to remote sites around the world. Its vessels have navigated some of the most difficult stretches of water and successfully delivered equipment despite bad weather, shallow water, and challenging conditions. The company also engineered a cutting-edge tug/barge design that streamlines the shipping process.

What can you expect?

As the Captain, you will work on a tugboat/vessel and will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the tugboat/vessel, overseeing all aspects of navigation, vessel management, and crew leadership. You will ensure compliance with maritime regulations and company policies, providing clear direction for day-to-day operations. In addition to commanding the vessel, you are accountable for the safety of the crew, passengers (if applicable), and cargo, as well as maintaining the vessel’s condition and readiness for operations. You will work closely with the operations team to ensure that logistical, operational, and safety objectives are met in a timely and effective manner.

How will you do it?

• Perform the job in a safe and seamanlike manner in accordance with all company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Supervise the vessel crew daily, conduct yearly performance evaluations, and process disciplinary procedures.
• Responsible for the maintenance, safety, and welfare of the crew, equipment, and cargo.
• Maintain communication with appropriate company offices to inform them of changes in schedule, customer information, arrival and departure times, and any accidents, injuries, or environmental issues.
• Responsible for completing all company paperwork, including but not limited to logs, VGP, payroll, safety meetings, drills, telephone usage, fuel consumption, and vessel and barge condition reports.
• Ensure that charts, navigational aids, safety manuals, vessel operations plans, and barge and tug documents are on board the tug, readily available, and up to date. 
• Act as the company representative in the field with customers and regulatory agents by company policy.
• Responsible for implementing and observing the company's safety and environmental plans.
• Ensure that all employees follow all company procedures as required by the appropriate agencies, both state and federal.
• Determine channel selection and towing speed based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, tides, and currents.
• Navigate the tug-barge combination to its destination while avoiding reefs, outlying shoals, and other hazards to shipping, utilizing navigation aids such as charts, radar, AIS, depth finder, compass, and GPS.
• Oversee docking and undocking evolutions.
• Direct loading and unloading at destinations, including but not limited to landing selection, line placement, ramp placement, and lighting as appropriate.
• Ensure that the correct cargo is loaded and unloaded safely.
• Oversee and approve the lashing of cargo.
• Observe, comply, and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As the Captain you will have supervisory responsibility for all crew members on the vessel. Your ability to supervise the work and leisure time of the entire crew aboard the vessel is essential.  You must be able to maintain a high degree of efficiency within the crew and, in turn, provide the crew with a workplace free from physical hazards and any forms of harassment, discrimination, or intolerance from other crewmembers. You must be willing to enforce all company rules and regulations fairly and evenhandedly, showing no favoritism.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Technical knowledge of various Marine concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of all Marine state and federal regulations.
• Advanced knowledge with utilizing navigation aids such as charts, radar, AIS, depth finder, compass, and GPS.
• Specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, tides, and currents. 
• Ability to comply with and enforce standard policies and procedures.
• Ability to direct and supervise crew members.
• Strong personnel management skills and ability to enforce Federal, State, and company labor and employment regulations.
• Supervisory skills, including but limited to, effectively and constructively resolving conflict
• Ability to provide leadership, counsel, motivation, and administer constructive performance reviews to crew members.
• Ability to do business ethically with customers, vendors, and co-workers. 
• Ability to work productively under pressure, meeting deadlines and adjusting work schedule to meet goals.
• Ability to create, read, and understand complex documents, construction plans, and specifications.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to use standard business computers with knowledge of industry-related applications.
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing time.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
• Ability to solve personnel problems, make clear rational decisions in a crisis, and clearly formulate and communicate orders, coupled with performing short- and long-term planning to accomplish vessel and company goals.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or problem approaches.
• Ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and able to fulfill obligations.
• Ability to accept feedback and criticism.
• Ability to be careful about details and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Advanced knowledge on appropriate use of the emergency equipment located on the boat.
• Ability to remain focused and aware of surroundings.
• Ability to travel to remote location for work related purposes for extended periods of time (approximately 100% of the time, as needed).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule often including weekends and holidays.

Who is Brice Marine LLC looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• One (1) year of Captain experience required.
• Current Coast Guard MMC as Master of Towing Vessels with an Unlimited Radar Observer endorsement, AB, Medical Certificate, HAZMAT with refresher every 3 years.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a Coast Guard physical exam for merchant mariners. 
• Valid driver’s license record and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Brice Marine’s Driving Polices.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3 years of Western Alaska Tug experience preferred.  

More reasons you will love working with Brice Marine LLC:

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. *Eligible if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D. *Does not carry over into off season period.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance. *Does not carry over into off season period.
• Ten (10) paid holidays. *When regularly scheduled to work that day.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at

recruitment@calistabrice.com  

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Marine LLC under the company tab.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Maine LLC?  Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com  

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started!

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
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It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Salary : $815 - $888