Fleet Boat Captain
Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.
We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates.
Job Description
Ingram Barge Company is seeking a Fleet Boat Captain for St. Louis, MO Fleets. In this position you will be responsible for steering the boat up and down the river; keeping watch for safety of crew, equipment and environment, while positioning barges together into tows. You will be required to live within an hour radius for consideration, due to schedule.
What you'll be doing :
- Keeping the crew safe
- Moving tow / build tow
- Ensuring safe navigation and operation of vessel
- Efficiently managing the crew and the vessel
- Responsible for the safety of the equipment
- Responsible for the safety and preservation of the environment
- Steering tow up and down river
- Making locks and bridges
- Conducting safety meetings and drills
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Demonstration of the Ingram WayAbility to uphold Ingram's high safety standards8+ years of experienceMMC; Advanced education and training (SCI, CEMS, Etc.) TWIC, or state ID requiredProven leadership abilitiesAble to navigate the river in which working onWorking knowledge of how to handle a large towAble to safely operate aboard a vessel and perform necessary tasks within the safety guidelinesAble to perform in a fast-paced environment and quickly respond to unexpected circumstances and safetyAble to identify and employ appropriate safety practices to manage risksAble to supervise and give direction and effectively communicate and cooperate with a teamAble to apply basic critical-thinking and decision-making skills to tow building and lockingStrong interpersonal skillsIntermediate skills with MS Outlook and Internet Explorer helpfulCandidates must :
Must be able to read and write the English language to comply with USCG regulatory requirementsCommitment to work safely and follow all safety policies and proceduresComplete a pre-employment physical examination and drug screenWork in extreme weatherSchedule : 7 / 7 Schedule; ability to work nights or days