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McMillen, Inc.is seeking a Tugboat Captain for a project in Barling, AR. All Construction Division offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen. In accordance with client requirements, security clearance is required and is determined based on background check results

• Operates and provides maintenance and upkeep of the boat on which they are assigned
• Operates and navigates boat to and from designated areas
• Transports crew and materials when necessary
• Maintains daily logs, ledgers, record books as necessary
• Responsible for practicing safe work standards
• Must be able to tolerate vibrations, heat, confined spaces, and high noise levels

• Pass a drug test and background check
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation to and from work

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stopping, and handling of materials.

Ability to work on feet and/or standing 8-10 hours each day, maintain balance while walking on 12-24" wide steel beams.

Ability to work in all-weather environments including heat, cold, dusty and dirty work.

Must have a sense of balance and understanding, how to work on the water out of a boat.

McMillen, Inc. (McMillen) is an engineering, environmental, and construction firm providing scalable, multi-disciplinary capabilities. We are a design and build firm providing clients with balanced perspective and realistic solutions. With experts in the United States, Canada, Australia, and France, our staff bring best practices from the water resources, energy, dams, infrastructure, fisheries, aquaculture, and restricted access markets.

We balance technical precision with collaborative delivery throughout all project phases. We have the resources and expertise to contribute to a project at the feasibility and planning stage, navigate the regulatory and permitting requirements, develop detailed designs, self-perform construction, and participate in startup, testing, and commissioning. We offer strategic planning, technical expertise, comprehensive project management, and integration of multi-disciplinary studies for traditional and alternative project delivery methods.

We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do. We aren't looking for the complacent or the comfortable. We are looking for the highly technical, the creators, the manic obsessives, the outliers who know being the best is a journey, not a finish line. We support our employees' efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance.

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

41 North Offshore LLC is a growing Tug and barge transportation company located in New Bedford Massachusetts who operates primarily in the USNE waters ranging from Maine to Virginia. We specialize in coastal and offshore marine towing, ship assist, marine dredging, marine construction assist and salvage operations. 41 North Offshore owns and operates towing vessels ranging from 800 - 3000 HP as well as numerous deck barges.

We are currently seeking to hire tug Captains, Mates, engineers and deckhands to work a 2 week on - 2 week off schedule. We offer highly competitive wages, paid travel and excellent benefits.

• Masters: USCG 200 Ton Near Coastal with Master of Towing endorsement and all credentials appropriate to position required. Dredging and wire boat experience required.
• Mates: USCG 200 Ton Near Coastal with MATE of towing endorsement and all credentials appropriate to position required. Dredging and wire boat experience preferred.
• Engineers: (licensed and unlicensed) MMC, STCW, TWIC required.
• Deckhands: MMC, STCW, TWIC required.

Integratedcooling is seeking a Tugboat Captain in Lake Charles, Louisiana, responsible for the safe operation and navigation of tugboat vessels while managing crew duties. The ideal candidate must have a U.S.C.G. MOTV license and relevant towing endorsements.

The role includes ensuring safety compliance, providing on-board training, and maintaining the vessel budget. Attractive benefits such as medical, dental, and a 401K plan are offered, alongside a competitive salary based on experience.

Orion Marine Construction is seeking a Tugboat Captain to support field operations at marine project locations. You will operate the tugboat and barge, performing safety inspections and ensuring secure vessel handling during transit.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years' boat captain experience and a master license for tugboats, familiarity with inland waterways rules, and proficient radio communication.

CURRENTLY ONLY CONSIDERING TUGBOAT CAPTAINS WITH EXPERIENCE IN DREDGING

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

Captain I, II, III will work directly with the Port Captain, applying our three core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency and maintaining the Curtin Standard onboard.

• Attention to detail / excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations with focus, including safe and effective decision making under potentially dangerous conditions.
• Continuously demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and ownership by being pro‑active in all situations/tasks
• Understanding importance of being a mentor, ability to invest in the development and success of others
• Superior communication skills, ability to speak to your audience whether it be the office or instructing/training multi‑levels of crew, etc.
• Strong logistical and mechanical reasoning skills, ability to not only plan and execute voyage, but also have a complete understanding of the vessel (mechanical and movement)

• Agility to traverse uneven ground and to walk, gangways at various heights
• Agility to bend, stoop, or squat frequently and climb high steps/ladders several times a day
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds safely; moving equipment that is heavy, large, or awkward
• Physical dexterity and strength to catch and handle lines; make up tows with wire rigging; operate deck machinery; work on equipment that is poorly accessible
• Ability to work below decks in an area that may experience periods of darkness; work in confined spaces
• Ability to think clearly during stressful situations or during an emergency
• Ability to perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard vessel
• Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness
• Must be able to swim

• Minimum 200 GRT Master of Towing Vessels Near Coastal OR
  • 500 GRT Master Near Coastal w/ TOAR
• Passport
• VSO

• STCW Master 500 GT Near Coastal
• Oceans endorsement

• Inland and Coastwise towing and voyage planning (tow wire, push, hip, working in current)
• Proper use of tow pins, surge chains, tow wire etiquette, VHF radio etiquette, various lines/rigging, etc.

• Proficient in operation of Vessel Management System (VMS)
• Understanding and compliance with the Curtin Standard
• Thorough record‑keeping

• Ownership of vessels; assign projects and hold everyone accountable
• Maintain professionalism with Curtin staff, regulatory bodies, customers, agents, crews, etc.
• Advanced crew management skills. Ability to coach crew members and provide feedback for improved performance. Completes required performance evaluations.

• All those listed in Captain I

• STCW Med PIC
• All those listed in Captain I

• Anchor Handling
• Skilled operation of assigned vessels
• Ocean towing, tandem towing in various arrangements, bar crossings, etc.
• Ocean voyage preparation, rigging barges for tow
• Critical path and proactive planning to maximize efficiency in operations
• Thorough understanding of rigging and cordage

• Full utilization and operation of VMS
• Experienced in auditing and proactively completing corrective actions
• Thorough understanding of Sub‑M, ABS, and USCG requirements
• Attend and lead crews and vessels through audits and inspections
• Impeccable record‑keeping

• Act as a leader and mentor to all by leading by example and getting your hands dirty. The Captain should be capable of performing the basic duties of all other crew onboard.
• Strategic planning and consideration (Maintaining STCW rest requirements by dogging of watches, taking advantage of downtime to take provisions/fuel/water, spare parts, consumables, etc.)
• Maintain a constant training ground on board the vessel
• Provide critical and constructive feedback to crew. Complete required performance evaluations.

• All those listed in Captain I & II
• Minimum 500 GRT Master of Towing Vessels
• Oceans Endorsement

• All those listed in Captain I & II

• "Tow anything, anywhere in the world, on any boat, with any crew"
• Pathfinder – Lead crews when starting a new job. Identify safe routes, SOP’s, efficiencies, proper notifications and trainings of all other crews.
• Deadship rigging and towing, including design of towing package and components
• Advanced ocean tandem/triple towing and design of rigging packages

• Experience creating SOP’s and commissioning new vessels
• Well versed in completing external and internal audits, as well as building audit criteria to improve the Curtin Standard
• Proven track record of performance in the VMS, as well as training of others in its use and function

• Experience managing drydockings and repairs
• Proficient in commissioning’s, "Take a dark dead boat with nothing on it and get it ready to work!"
• Ability to act as your own project manager. Interacting with and managing customers, agents, Curtin Shoreside Team, etc.

*Rates listed include Curtin Standard Performance Bonus. Employee is eligible for a performance bonus based on meeting minimum criteria as outlined in the Curtin Standard Performance Bonus Checklist. Employee will be evaluated on performance criteria at the end of their hitch if on regular rotation or at the end of the month if performing local day work. If criteria are met employee will earn a 20% increase on base day rate for their next scheduled hitch or month of work. Criteria must continue to be met to maintain eligibility. Full performance details and program eligibility requirements will be provided.

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short‑term Disability
  • AD&D/Life Insurance
  • 401k (with company match)
  • Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

Curtin Maritimeis an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Svitzer Americas busca un/a Ingeniero de Remolcador en Perú. Este rol es clave para asegurar el mantenimiento de los remolcadores, garantizando operaciones seguras y eficientes.

El candidato ideal tendrá experiencia en remolcadores, responsabilidad en operaciones técnicas y cumplimiento de normas de seguridad y medio ambiente. Valoramos la diversidad y animamos a todos los interesados a postularse, incluso si no cumplen con todos los requisitos.

Tugboat Captain

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Tugboat Captain for a project in Barling, AR.

All Construction Division offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen. In accordance with client requirements, security clearance is required and is determined based on background check results.

• Operate and maintain the boat assigned.
• Navigate the boat to and from designated areas.
• Transport crew and materials when necessary.
• Maintain daily logs, ledgers, and record books as required.
• Practice safe work standards.
• Tolerate vibrations, heat, confined spaces, and high noise levels.

• Pass a drug test and background check.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Employee regularly required to sit, talk, hear, climb, use hands, stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above shoulders. Must regularly lift or move 50 lbs. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Must perform physical activities that use arms and legs extensively, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stopping, and handling materials. Work on feet or standing 8‑10 hours each day, maintain balance while walking on 12‑24" wide steel beams. Perform in all‑weather environments including heat, cold, dusty, and dirty work. Must have balance and understanding of working on water from a boat.

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

CURRENTLY ONLY CONSIDERING TUGBOAT CAPTAINS WITH EXPERIENCE IN DREDGING

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

Captain I, II, III will work directly with the Port Captain, applying our three core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency and maintaining the Curtin Standard onboard.

• Attention to detail / excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with focus, including safe and effective decision making under potentially dangerous conditions.
• Continuously demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and ownership by being pro‑active in all situations/tasks.
• Understanding importance of being a mentor, ability to invest in the development and success of others.
• Superior communication skills, ability to speak to your audience whether it be the office or instructing/training multi‑levels of crew, etc.
• Strong logistical and mechanical reasoning skills, ability to not only plan and execute voyage, but also have a complete understanding of the vessel (mechanical and movement).

• Agility to traverse uneven ground and to walk, gangways at various heights.
• Agility to bend, stoop, or squat frequently and climb high steps/ladders several times a day.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds safely; moving equipment that is heavy, large, or awkward.
• Physical dexterity and strength to catch and handle lines; make up tows with wire rigging; operate deck machinery; work on equipment that is poorly accessible.
• Ability to work below decks in an area that may experience periods of darkness; work in confined spaces.
• Ability to think clearly during stressful situations or during an emergency.
• Ability to perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard vessel.
• Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness.
• Must be able to swim.

• Minimum 200 GRT Master of Towing Vessels Near Coastal OR
  • 500 GRT Master Near Coastal w/ TOAR
• Passport
• VSO

• STCW Master 500 GT Near Coastal
• Oceans endorsement

• Inland and Coastwise towing and voyage planning (tow wire, push, hip, working in current)
• Proper use of tow pins, surge chains, tow wire etiquette, VHF radio etiquette, various lines/rigging, etc.

• Proficient in operation of Vessel Management System (VMS)
• Understanding and compliance with the Curtin Standard
• Thorough recordkeeping

• Ownership of vessels; assign projects and hold everyone accountable
• Maintain professionalism with Curtin staff, regulatory bodies, customers, agents, crews, etc.
• Advanced crew management skills. Ability to coach crew members and provide feedback for improved performance. Completes required performance evaluations.

• All those listed in Captain I

• STCW Med PIC
• All those listed in Captain I

• Anchor Handling
• Skilled operation of assigned vessels
• Ocean towing, tandem towing in various arrangements, bar crossings, etc.
• Ocean voyage preparation, rigging barges for tow
• Critical path and proactive planning to maximize efficiency in operations
• Thorough understanding of rigging and cordage

• Full utilization and operation of VMS
• Experienced in auditing and proactively completing corrective actions
• Thorough understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements
• Attend and lead crews and vessels through audits and inspections
• Impeccable recordkeeping

• Act as a leader and mentor to all by leading by example and getting your hands dirty. The Captain should be capable of performing the basic duties of all other crew onboard.
• Strategic planning and consideration (Maintaining STCW rest requirements by dogging of watches, taking advantage of downtime to take provisions/fuel/water, spare parts, consumables, etc.)
• Maintain a constant training ground on board the vessel.
• Provide critical and constructive feedback to crew. Complete required performance evaluations.

• All those listed in Captain I & II
• Minimum 500 GRT Master of Towing Vessels
• Oceans Endorsement

• All those listed in Captain I & II

• “Tow anything, anywhere in the world, on any boat, with any crew”
• Pathfinder – Lead crews when starting a new job. Identify safe routes, SOP’s, efficiencies, proper notifications and trainings of all other crews.
• Deadship rigging and towing, including design of towing package and components
• Advanced ocean tandem/triple towing and design of rigging packages

• Experience creating SOP’s and commissioning new vessels
• Well versed in completing external and internal audits, as well as building audit criteria to improve the Curtin Standard
• Proven track record of performance in the VMS, as well as training of others in its use and function

• Experience managing drydockings and repairs
• Proficient in commissionings, “Take a dark dead boat with nothing on it and get it ready to work!”
• Ability to act as your own project manager. Interacting with and managing customers, agents, Curtin Shoreside Team, etc.

*Rates listed include Curtin Standard Performance Bonus. Employee is eligible for a performance bonus based on meeting minimum criteria as outlined in the Curtin Standard Performance Bonus Checklist. Employee will be evaluated on performance criteria at the end of their hitch if on regular rotation or at the end of the month if performing local day work. If criteria are met employee will earn a 20% increase on base day rate for their next scheduled hitch or month of work. Criteria must continue to be met to maintain eligibility. Full performance details and program eligibility requirements will be provided.

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term Disability
  • AD&D/Life Insurance
  • 401k (with company match)
  • Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

Curtin Maritimeis an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.