McAllister Towing

With operations established in 1881, Providence Steamboat Company is one of the oldest tugboat operations in New England.. In addition to assisting tankers, and tugs and barges in the petroleum trade, the company also works bulk cargos at the Providence Municipal dock and coal at local utility plants, serves the Navy in Newport, and assists car ships calling in the port of Davisville.. Providence is also the homeport for McAllister Towing's offshore wind vessels Gaspee and Roger Williams.. The Captain is directly responsible to the Port Captain or Assistant Port Captain on routine matters; accountable to the Vice President/General Manager as necessary.. Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential

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Job Description With operations established in 1881, Providence Steamboat Company is one of the oldest tugboat operations in New England. Providence Steamboat provides a full range of ship assist services on Narragansett Bay including the ports of Fall River and Somerset Massachusetts and Providence, Tiverton, Melville, Newport, Jamestown Anchorage, Quonset, and Davisville, Rhode Island. Providence Steamboat has a long record of safe and reliable operations and is well-known for its wheelhouse green tugs, with black stacks and the white disk logo. In addition to assisting tankers, and tugs and barges in the petroleum trade, the company also works bulk cargos at the Providence Municipal dock and coal at local utility plants, serves the Navy in Newport, and assists car ships calling in the port of Davisville. The company operates from two locations with the office and dock at India Street in Providence, and a dock and maintenance facility off Shaw Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. Providence is also the homeport for McAllister Towing's offshore wind vessels Gaspee and Roger Williams. McAllister of Narragansett Bay is seeking high qualified Captain's to lead our Windfarm support mission. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below. Captain Reports to: The Captain is directly responsible to the Port Captain or Assistant Port Captain on routine matters; accountable to the Vice President/General Manager as necessary. This position is onboard a Windfarm Support Vessel (Gaspee or Roger Williams). The schedule is even time 7/7 or 14/14 (flexible). Supervises: The Captain is responsible for and is required to supervise all crewmembers of the vessel to which he/she is assigned. Description of Duties: Master of a Vessel. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and performance of his crew, vessel, passengers and vehicles. Serve as Officer in Charge of the Navigation Watch. Assess and maintain vessel seaworthiness. Ensure the availability and serviceability of required lifesaving equipment, IBA's, rescue boats, lifeboats and safety equipment. Must make sure all equipment is maintained in good condition. Verify the serviceability of all installed fire detection and firefighting systems and equipment. Require accommodations to be maintained in safe, clean condition at all times. Provide clear direction to subordinates. Prepare periodic performance evaluations for subordinates. Maintain vessel and crew readiness for emergency responses; immediately report any collision, stranding, fire, grounding, personnel injury, etc. onboard the vessel. Conduct and report the results of periodic vessel audits and inspections. Operate and maintain the assigned vessel in accordance with the quality, safety, security and environmental protection policies and procedures. Organize and conduct required training, drills and exercises. Complete, submit and maintain required records, logs and reports. Ensure adequate vessel manning and watches. Project a positive company image and maintain professional, amicable relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel and the public at all times. Responsible to maintain proper personal hygiene. Other duties as may be assigned. Minimum Requirements: Current U.S. Coast Guard license for Captain, 100 ton Near Coastal/Oceans Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential STCW Certification Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). High school diploma or equivalent. Pass pre-employment drug test. Pass pre-employment physical. Physical Requirements: The unpredictable, ever-changing and inherently dangerous nature of tug and towing operations require the Mate to be physically qualified to ensure his/her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew. Specific physical requirements include: Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses). Adequate hearing. Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time. Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery. Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance. Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6 foot high barrier. Sufficient strength to: Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level; Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level; Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet. FLSA Status: Exempt *This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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