Mate at McAllister Towing

Norfolk, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vessel Navigation, Towing Operations, Deck Evolutions, Supervision, Ship Handling, GMDSS, ARPA, Advanced Firefighting, First Aid/CPR, Merchant Mariners Credential, Mate License, Master of Towing, STCW, TWIC, USCG Medical Certificate, Tractor Tug Experience

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

The Port of Hampton Roads, Va. is one of the largest ports on the East Coast, offering one of the principal coal exporting facilities in the world. A hub for international trade, over 75 international shipping lines call at Norfolk and the surrounding ports of Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Newport News, Yorktown, and other outlying terminals. McAllister Towing of Virgina has been in the port of Hampton Roads for roughly 50 years, serving Yorktown, Piney Point, Hampton Roads, Norfolk, and the Chesapeake area with unsurpassed towing and general harbor assist work. Captain Elliott Westall joined the McAllister family in 1997 after a distinguished 20-year career in the US Navy where he served primarily as Tug Captain and Harbor Pilot. Captain Westall was named Vice President and General Manager of McAllister of Virginia in 2007. Captain Westall and the entire team in Virginia continues to work earnestly and safely to promote McAllister's reputation as the leader of unsurpassed service in marine transportation. McAllister Towing of Virginia is seeking highly qualified Mate to join our team. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below: Mate: Description/Job Summary: The Mate is responsible for assisting the Master with safe and efficient operation of the Tug. The Mate safely manages all towing operations and deck evolutions. The Mate navigates the vessel and conducts docking/undocking evolutions. The Mate is the First Line Supervisor for members of the Deck Department. Additionally, the Mate assists the Master with maintaining the well-being of the crew. Preferred Experience: Several years as an Able-Bodied Seaman/Ordinary Seaman. Required Qualifications: Current GMDSS, ARPA, Advanced Firefighting, First Aid/CPR Valid Merchant Mariners Credential - 200-ton Mate license Mate or Master of Towing Valid STCW, TWIC and Current USCG Medical Certificate Tractor tug/Z drive experience Must pass pre-employment drug test Must pass pre-employment physical Preferred Qualifications: Mate 1600 Gross Tons Towing/Oceans STCW 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.

Responsibilities

The Mate is responsible for assisting the Master with the safe and efficient operation of the Tug, including managing all towing operations and deck evolutions. This role also involves navigating the vessel, conducting docking/undocking procedures, and serving as the First Line Supervisor for the Deck Department.