What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pilot, Houston Fleeting Services position at Ingram Marine Group?
Pilot, Houston Fleeting Services
Houston, TX, USA
Full-time
Company Description
Are you ready to navigate your way toward a new career? Does a position that allows you to demonstrate your wheelhouse experience and leadership skills sound exciting? Look no further – Ingram Barge is looking to hire experienced leaders, who can safely navigate the inland waterways, while also driving a high-performance culture onboard the vessel!
Job Description
Practice safe crew, vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems and policies
Participate in safety drills and audits
Supervise the Mate and Deckhands in consultation with the Captain and shore-based leadership
Assure safe and efficient vessel navigation through compliance with the “rules of the road”
Practice good seamanship and boat handling skills
Comply and ensure the crew is complying with USCG and environmental laws and regulations
Demonstrate felt leadership
Delegate vessel responsibilities, duties and tasks considering crew members position and ability
Assist with crew evaluations
Assist in training of deck crew
Steer tow up and down river
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Demonstration of the Ingram Way
Ability to uphold Ingram’s high safety standards
Proven leadership abilities
Working knowledge of how to handle a large tow
Ability to respond quickly in an unexpected circumstance
Ability to apply basic critical thinking and decision-making skills to tow building and locking
Ability to work away from home for extended periods
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to demonstrate teamwork and acceptance of diversity
Strong communication skills with all levels within the organization
Intermediate skills with MS Outlook and Internet Explorer
Possess High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Possess a valid Driver’s License
Obtain or be able to obtain a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)’
Hold a Radar endorsement
Must hold a Master of Towing Upon Western Rivers
Must be posted from Point Comfort - Houston to include Colorado river, Dickinson Bayou, and Cedar Bayou
Master of Towing vessels Upon Great Lakes and Inland Waters
Hold a FCC Radio License
Be CPR/First Aid, AED Certified or willing to obtain upon hire
Pass a post-offer process if an offer is made (background check, drug screen, physical)
Be able to climb a ladder and able to board and ride in a skiff
Schedule:
This is a Live Aboard position with a 21/21 schedule
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at Recruiting@ingrambarge.com
Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled
We participate in EVerify
If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at Recruiting@ingrambarge.com
Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled
We participate in EVerify
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