Wheelman, Inland- Starting Pay\: $650/day - *Offering $5,000 sign on bonus
Enterprise Products Partners
- Houma, LA
- $650 per day
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Longevity Pay
- Ride over pay
- Extra Barge Pay
- River Pay
- Paid full day for crew changes
- Flexible Schedules: 14/7, 14/14, 20/10, 28/14
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Profit Sharing Program
- Unit Purchase Plan
- Short/Long Term Disability
- 5 paid Holidays
- Travel Pay
- Compensation Enhancements Earned Through Positive Performance
- Referral Bonuses
- Can live anywhere in the United States
- Safely and efficiently operating and navigating inland towing vessels and tank barges on the inland and coastal waterways of the United States.
- Ensuring the safety of crew members.
- Accurately and continuously communicating with management and office personnel relative to vessel performance, locations, ETAs, weather conditions, and other information specific to the vessel, route, and crew.
- Maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as all EMS requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Performing and maintaining routine maintenance of his or her assigned vessel and barge(s), which may include maintenance to engines, generators, winches, navigation systems, and safety equipment.
- Interacting in a clear, effective, and professional manner with manufacturer and/or technical assistance.
- Timely completing and maintaining all required reports and logs.
- Monitoring and adjusting equipment to maintain optimum availability and efficiency.
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
- A valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (T.W.I.C.) is required.
- A valid Master of Towing Vessels (MOTV) or Mate Pilot of Towing Vessels license, greater than 200 gross tons, with towing endorsements to include Western Rivers and Inland Waters is required.
- A valid Radar Endorsement and FFC license are required.
- Must have a record of positive work performance and safety.
- A minimum of two (2) years of successful wheelhouse experience is required; operating 600 feet of tow or wheelhouse experience on tank or LPG barge tows is preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience on inland towing vessels is required.
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Tankerman- PIC (Barge) is preferred.
- Must be capable of safely navigating up to two 30,000 BBL barges on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge, LA.
- Must demonstrate sound judgment with the ability to make good decisions and corrections when problems are detected.
- The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions is required.
- Basic computer skills, such as opening, creating, and updating content in Microsoft Word documents and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is required.
- The ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties, and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions is required.
- The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a professional manner is required.
- Must be able to take initiative and be proactive in addressing issues that may arise.
- Must be able to work with or without direct supervision, both as a team and/or individually.
- Must demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
- Must be able to quickly and efficiently complete tasks in a safe manner, while prioritizing and responding to multiple requests from several sources.
- Must be willing and able to fly on a commercial airline for crew change.
- Must wear the proper PPE gear while working and promote a culture that adheres to "Safety First".
- Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical exam which includes the USCG CG-719k Physical. This exam includes visual acuity, color vision, hearing and speech capabilities, medical evaluations, and physical assessments. The applicant must also acknowledge all prescribed and OTC medications and complete a thorough medical history.
- Must satisfactorily complete a USCG DOT Drug and Alcohol screen, benzene physical, and full-face respirator test.
- The job is classified as heavy work, which requires inside and outside work under various normal and adverse weather conditions, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling frequently over 50 pounds; walking, climbing reaching over shoulder, hand/eye coordination, twisting, working around unprotected heights, working around moving machinery, repetitive actions with both hands and feet.