Mate

## Description **Position Summary:** The Mate’s duties will include safe operation of vessels during appointed shifts, oversight of vessel staff, and supervision of offloading of all cargos, communication with the main office, reporting to the vessel Captain, and to work under direction of the Vitus Marine Port Captain. The 1st Mate will provide direction to the crew, including setting crew schedules, directing crew as required with assignments of maintenance, cooking, cleaning, watch standing, and other such activities required to be implemented by the Master. Provide safety leadership as well as confirm vessel and crew compliance with company policy and procedures. Conducting fire and boat drills, maintains records of stores and equipment in the deck department and approves requisitions. The standard work schedule is continuous from April through October for seasonal Alaska operations; however, this work schedule may vary. The seven days per week daily work schedule is usually divided into two six-hour watches, for a total of a 12-hour work day. The forward watch is from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. The after watch runs from 12 noon to 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. Hours for the call watch may vary according to the operational demands of the vessel. **Essential Job Functions**: - Collaborate with management on vessel delivery schedules - Maintain regular communication with Vitus Marine Management team, Contractors and other Vessels as required - Share information with other Vitus vessels to ensure safe and profitable operation including, but not limited to routes, local knowledge and contacts. - Maintenance planning and execution as well as supervising contractors when necessary - Complete prescribed paperwork as outlined by managements & vessel documents, including but not limited to - - Vessel Inspections - AWO Requirements - USCG Sub-Chapter M Requirements - Trip Reconciliation Forms - Expense Reports - Assist with customer and supplier notification / coordination - Ensure vessel orientation training of crews - Represent company to regulatory agencies and personnel as needed - Plan and schedule vessel crew changes with Port Captain and Operations Support Specialist - Facilitate shore side response to vessel needs for repairs, parts & supplies - Cook for crew when requested by the vessel Master - Any other duties as required to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations - Must be able to work a rotating six hours on and six hours off watch schedule, and occasionally work different hours when necessary - Must be able to adhere to all company policies, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations - The safety of the towing vessel is the responsibility of the master and includes: o Adherence to the provisions of the COI; - - Compliance with the applicable provisions of USCG Subchapter M; - Compliance with the TSMS, if one is applicable to the vessel; and - Supervision of all persons onboard in carrying out their assigned duties. - If the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch believes it is unsafe for the vessel to proceed, that an operation endangers the vessel or crew, or that an unsafe condition exists, he or she must ensure that adequate corrective action is taken and must not proceed until it is safe to do so. - Nothing in this subpart may be construed in a manner which limits the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch, at his or her own discretion, from diverting from the route prescribed in the COI or taking such steps as deemed necessary and prudent to assist vessels in distress or for other emergency conditions. **Other Job Responsibilities:** - Other duties as assigned **Minimum Qualifications:** - High school diploma, or equivalent - USCG issued Mate 100 Ton Near Coastal license with radar endorsement - TOAR/Mate of Towing - Prefer USCG issued MATE 500 or 1600 Ton Oceans license w/radar endorsement - Prefer Tankerman/PIC endorsement - Relevant towing experience - Tr…