Title:                     Fleet Captain / Pilot
Position:              Full-time / Day Rate
Reports To:          Port Captain
Division:              Gulf Inland
Location:             St. Rose, LA 
 
GENERAL
Marquette has Fleet Captain/Pilot positions at fleeting locations in the Baton Rouge, Laplace and Donaldsonville, Louisiana areas that offer being at home.  These positions work 14 days on, 7 days off, rotation and require 12-hours shifts (one week on night, one week on days, one week off.)
 

Principal Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and performance of his crew, vessel, and tow.
• The Captain/pilot must also strive to see that company policy, rules, and regulations are followed.
• Must report to the office all violations of policy or violations of federal, state, or local laws.
• Conduct monthly drills and safety meetings in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure all crew members on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance.
• Carry out all duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer.
• Ensure that each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an understanding hazards associated with cargoes.
• Participate in crew management, performance evaluation, general supervisory duties and management of the vessel’s budget.
• Complete required log and reports.
• Give direction to the mate and/or lead deckhand.
• Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed.
• Provide instructions and information to crew members, land-based personnel, and USCG or lock personnel.
• Fleet work (prepares barges for delivery local customers)
• Schedule: 14 days on, 7 days off, rotation. This position will require 12-hour shifts (one week on nights, one week on days, one week off).

 
Qualifications:

• USCG Master of Towing Vessels license required.
• Must meet USCG physical examination requirements.
• Must be able to climb steep stairs, sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must maintain valid USCG licensing.
• Maintain an active TWIC.
• Must have reliable, daily transportation to and from the worksite.