The Wheelman is responsible for safely and efficiently navigating vessels to complete assigned customer jobs during an assigned watch.

A person in this role will be expected to:

• Prioritize safety above all else, including being knowledgeable of and accurately following company policies and procedures
• Cooperatively and professionally follow orders from vessel Captain/Master (and his/her relief)
• Create a positive work environment for all crew members onboard the vessel
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with vessel crew, operations teams, and corporate office team
• Effectively work with vessel crew to complete customer jobs in a timely and efficient manner
• Competently perform all duties as the officer in charge of a navigational watch for 12 hours
• Navigate the vessel safely and ensure the safety of crew members during assigned watch
• Receive customer jobs from dispatch and work closely with dispatchers, pilots, and vessel crew to ensure jobs are completed safely and timely, working to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Accurately and continuously communicating with management and relevant personnel regarding vessel performance, locations, ETAs, weather conditions, and other information specific to the vessel, route, and crew during assigned watch
• Support crew members in properly performing job duties, providing feedback to the Captain as needed
• Carry out duties as assigned under the company Safety Management System (SMS)
• Demonstrate exemplary behaviors related to company policies and procedures and hold vessel crew accountable to these policies and procedures
• Learn and be accountable to company ISM and SMS responsibilities within 6 months of assuming position 

A person in this role can expect to complete tasks similar to the following:

• Operational Duties
  • Navigate the vessel safely at all times
  • Receive incoming jobs and work to complete customer jobs in a safe and timely manner
  • Proactively manage time, especially in consideration of reporting, departures, and arrivals
  • Complete required reporting and logs
  • Provide assignments and directions to vessel crew during watch
• Maintenance Duties
  • Utilizing various hand tools to maintain the vessel accordingly
• Housekeeping Duties
  • Assist in ensuring the vessel housekeeping duties are regularly performed
  • Assist with loading and unloading, provisions, supplies and equipment
• Safety & Compliance Duties
  • Reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the Port Captain or other relevant member of management and making “on-the-spot” corrections when capable.
  • Ensure vessel is operating in conformance with safety standards and maritime regulations
  • Ensure prompt and accurate reporting of all equipment failures, illnesses, incidents, accidents and damages as per company SMS
  • Report all accidents resulting in actual or possible damage, including “near misses,”, other vessels or fixed objects, such as bridges, docks, buoys, and spills or pollution to the Captain.

To be successful in this role, an applicant should have:

• Previous experience as a vessel crew member
• PREFERRED: Previous experience as a Master or Mate operating on towing vessels; maritime academy graduate; Mate Pilot or Master of Towing preferred

About E.N. Bisso:

E.N. Bisso is a unique company incorporating the best qualities of a family-owned business with those of an established and professionally managed organization. Every employee at E. N. Bisso, both ashore and afloat, is valued and respected for his/her contribution to the company’s overall success.

E.N. Bisso provides ship-assist/harbor tug services in four ports: New Orleans/the Mississippi River; Gulfport, Mississippi; Port Canaveral, Florida and Palm Beach, Florida. Ship-assist/harbor tug services include docking/undocking ships/ATBs, as well as Escort, Hold-In and Stand-by services.

Our mission is to provide our customers with exceptional service, service that not only meets their needs but is always safe, timely and efficient.

Our team works with the company’s five core values in mind:

SAFETY, above all else.Exceptional SERVICE to our customers.An ENTREPRENEURIAL way of thinking.NO surprises.Prioritize and EXECUTE with a sense of urgency.

Our people are the core of what makes us successful. We strive to create a great place to work by providing best-in-class benefits, training, development, and career growth opportunities. At E.N. Bisso, we care about the wellbeing of our employees, and it shows through our long-tenured team and low turn-over rate.

*Please apply directly on company website at enbisso.com/careers. Applications through third party job boards (like Indeed) may not be received.