Mate - Anchorage, AK

Mate of Towing 200 GT --

We are Alaska's tug andbarge company- and are growing.

Cook Inlet Tug & Bargehasprovidedmarine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services throughout South Central and Western Alaska. Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us.

Why Cook Inlet Tug & Barge?

Simply put, Cook Inlet Tug &Bargeisa team ofexceptionalmerchant mariners. If you are looking forsteady year-round work andenjoy what you do,this isan opportunity of a lifetime! We are committed to employee safety and take pride in our professional operations.

We offer competitive pay and a full package of benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more to our full-time employees.

Get your application in today at: https://www.cookinlettug.com/careers!

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Mate you are responsible to the Captain for the safety and security of the vessel.

Working at the direction of the Captain to perform various tasks such as:

• Ensuring crew's welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue.

• Ensure the safe navigation of the vessel while steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges and other vessels under tow, while docking, or unloading.

• Implement company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry standards to maintain a safe work environment.

• Focus on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic.

• Keeping the tow wire clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and other vessels.

• Assist with inspections and conduct required drills, training, safety meetings and records per company policy to include essential notifications.

• Other duties as assigned, including, working on deck and barges.

Qualifications:

• Mate of Towing 200 GT inland (near coastal preferred) with Towing Endorsement (TOAR) required.

• Any AB rating (Able Seaman), Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) and Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat with Life Boatman (preferred).

• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential required and PIC (preferred).

• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

• Valid state driver's license.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Experience and Skills:

• Two (2) years of previous experience as a Deckhand operating harbor tugs with ASD propulsion (preferred).

• Z drive experience highly preferred.

• Three (3) years of sea-going experience on towing vessels (preferred).

• Marine operations background and familiar with shipyards and tugs(preferred).

• Extensive knowledge of Maritime law and current updates.

• Skilled with equipment best suited to handle the job at hand.

Working conditions:

• Lodging and provisions on the vessel.

• Must bephysicallyfittoclimb aboard tugs and barges, ascend and descend ladders and balance while aboard vessels in aseaway; kneel,stoop, use stairs, reach overhead, and stand forlong periods.

• Comfortable with heights or narrow walkways.

• Must be able to work 12 hours a day every day.

• Exposure toallweather conditions(rain, ice, snow, heat,wind, etc.).

• Year-round work, typical shift is two weeks on/off.

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. We are a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.