Job DescriptionJob Title: ATB Second Mate
Salary: $677/day (2027 rates)
Reports to: The Second Mate reports to the vessel Captain.
Supervises: The Mate supervises the Deck Department at the Captain's direction.
Description of Duties: - Familiarity with and adherence to all McAllister's policies, procedures and Quality Safety Management System.
- Ensuring safe and efficient operations of the vessel.
- Project a positive company image to customers, other mariners, terminal personnel and the public.
- Provide appropriate instruction and supervision of personnel as directed by the Master.
Operational Responsibilities:- Safe navigation and watch standing during operation of vessel as directed.
- Keeping chart corrections current.
- Submitting vessel and barge ballast water reports when applicable.
- Supervising deck crew members during vessel maneuvers as directed.
- Participating in barge loading and discharging; acting as PIC, as required.
- Keeping the wheelhouse orderly and free from distracters.
- Assisting the Master in ensuring that all vessel-related logs and paperwork are properly completed, submitted and maintained as required.
- Monitoring and submitting vessel-deck consumable inventories and stores; overseeing the receipt, storage and recording of vessel stores and freight.
Equipment Responsibilities:- Monitoring and/or performing maintenance tasks on the vessel and barge under the direction of the Master or Mate.
Safety/Regulatory Responsibilities:- Reviewing and maintaining vessel and barge documentation and certificates, notifying the appropriate shore-side personnel of any deficiencies.
- Performs assigned firefighting, man overboard and abandon ship duties as assigned on the Station Bill.
- Comply with and enforcing Company safety procedures and work rules, including the proper wearing of PPE.
- Conduct drills, safety meetings, and vessel inspections under the direction of the Master.
- Other duties as may be assigned by the Master.
Minimum Requirements:- Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with Mate of Towing Vessel.
- STCW Certification
- GMDSS
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Pass pre-employment drug test and pre-employment physical.
- Minimum of two years as an AB Tankerman.
Physical Requirements:The unpredictable, ever-changing and inherently dangerous nature of tug and towing operations require the Able Seaman to be physically qualified to ensure his/her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew. Specific physical requirements include:
- Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).
- Adequate hearing.
- Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.
- Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.
- Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.
- Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.
- Sufficient strength to:
- Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level;
- Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level;
- Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and
- Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet.
FLSA Status: Exempt
*This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
