MATE- Anchorage Harbor

**Mate of Towing 200-1600 GT** **We are Alaska's tug and barge company -- and are growing.** Cook Inlet Tug & Barge has provided marine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services and fuel distribution throughout South Central, Southeast and Western Alaska. Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us. **Why Cook Inlet Tug & Barge?** Simply put, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is a team of exceptional merchant mariners. If you are looking for adventure, flexible seasonal work, and enjoy what you do, this is an opportunity of a lifetime! Here, you will be professionally challenged in a remote environment with a stunning backdrop to add to your life experiences. **Benefits for your seasonal position may apply**. If you are ready for an adventure, we would love to hear from you! We will be starting interviews for our upcoming summer season NOW! Get your application in today at: https://www.cookinlettug.com/careers! **Roles and Responsibilities** As Chief Mate you are responsible to the Captain for the safety and security of the vessel. Working at the direction of the Captain to perform various tasks such as: - Ensuring crew's welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue. - Ensure the safe navigation of the vessel while steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges and other vessels under tow, while docking, or unloading. - Implement company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry standards to maintain a safe work environment. - Focus on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic. - Keeping the tow wire clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and other vessels. - Assist with inspections and conduct required drills, training, safety meetings and records per company policy to include essential notifications. **Qualifications:** - Mate of Towing 200 GT near coastal, Mate of Towing 500 GT near coastal or greater, or 500 ITC Oceans with a Mate of Towing Vessels upon Oceans endorsement. (TOAR) 1600 GT oceans (preferred). - Any AB rating (Able Seaman), Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) and Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat with Life Boatman (preferred). - **Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential** required/ STCW, HAZWOPER, and PIC (preferred). - Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). - Valid state driver's license. - Valid United States Passport. - Must be able to pass a criminal background check with qualifications to enter Canada. - High School Diploma or equivalent. - **Must be eligible to work in the United States.** **Experience and Skills:** - Two years of previous experience during the last 15 years as a Deckhand, Deckhand/Engineer or licensed deck officer (preferred). - Three years of sea-going experience on towing vessels (preferred). - A marine operations background and are familiar with shipyards, tugs, and oil barges (preferred). - Extensive knowledge of Maritime law and current updates. - Skilled with equipment best suited to handle the job at hand. **Working conditions:** - Lodging and provisions on the vessel - Transportation to and from the vessel provided by the company - Must be physically fit to climb aboard tugs and barges, ascend and descend ladders and balance while aboard vessels in a seaway; kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach overhead, and stand for long periods. - Comfortable with heights or narrow walkways. - Must be able to work 12 hours a day every day for the full season. - Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.). - Seasonal position -- four to six months. - As leaders in our industry, we take crew Health and Safety seriously Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. We are a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.