Second Mate/Tankerman

Job description

Overview Must be able to understand and carry out the orders and directions of the captain. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: cargo pumps operate tank/pipeline valves, operate manual and hydraulic booms. Will be expected to stand a navigational watch on trips greater than 600 NM. Responsibilities: The job responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following: - Stands wheelhouse watch alternating with Captain. - Oversees safety of vessel including all installed equipment and inspections thereof. - Safely making and breaking tow with barges, handling lines and wires. - Maintains chart corrections and light lists, Coast Pilots and all other applicable publications for Area of Operations. - Must be able to train assigned workers. Instruct deckhands in seamanship skills and on use of all tools and machinery aboard the vessel. - Assists captain in barge landings and must be able to communicate distances and directions to Captain clearly, accurately and concisely. - Determine the need for and assign lookouts as necessary. - Become familiar with and enforce company safety practices. - Complete accurate paperwork. Knowledge of basic arithmeti...