Trip Pilot

Description

Description

Pilots are responsible for the overall safety of the crew, boat, tow, and cargo during their watch. It is their responsibility to safely navigate the boat and tow while assuring that the remainder of the crew performs the daily functions for which the crew is responsible. Pilots must make certain that the boat, tow, and crew are operated in strict compliance with any and all company policies. He or she shall monitor the crew to the extent necessary to be reasonably certain that everyone aboard the vessel is knowledgeable of and in compliance with the drug and alcohol, pollution, safety, and other company policies.

·  Ensure that work completed during your watch is done in accordance with Company safety policies and practices.

· Navigate the vessel safely at all times.

· Ensure all crew members on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance.

· Carry out all duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer.

· Ensure that each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an understanding of any hazards associated with said cargoes. CFR 35.05-15b.

· Complete required log entries.

· Maintain radio watch as required.

· Enforce all rules and regulations that’s applicable.

· Comply with all established vessel management policies and procedures.

· Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed.

· Provide instructions and information to crew members.

Requirements

Qualifications include:

• Experience

• Successfully pass pre-employment screening including but not limited to drug and alcohol testing.

• Able to pass a TSA background check

• Must meet USCG physical examination requirements.

• Must be able to work on call for 12 hour shifts.

• Must have experience pushing barges .

• Must have experience running on the Mississippi River

Pilots work as the leader of a team and must follow safe work practices to minimize the risk of danger to themselves, other crew members. Hours of work can vary greatly depending on the type of vessel and the season, with longer shifts generally required during peak season. Typical work shifts include, 12 hour shifts which may fall on some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pilots must be able to read well enough to understand Coast Guard Notices to Mariners, Rules of the Road, Federal Regulations, Company Directives, Corps of Engineer Publications, and River Charts. They must be able to write well enough to accurately record all events in the vessel log and to communicate as required in the course of their job.