Foss
Z-Drive Master Captain Oceans - Seattle, WA
Foss, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Z-Drive Master Captain Oceans
#003-3887 | Posted 06/14/2024
Seattle, Washington
Position:
Master Captain
Location:
Seattle Marine
Department:
Ocean Fleet
Schedule:
45-60 day rotations (Est 180 per year)
Reports to:
Port Captain
Pay Range:
$150k - $180k (est for 160-180 sea days annually) (EXCLUDES COVERED TRAVEL COSTS)
If you need assistance with the online application please contact cmulcahy@foss.com
Get to Know Us:
Foss Maritime is a pioneer in ocean towing, providing marine transportation services for more than 130 years. Foss can transport virtually any cargo by barge in environmentally sensitive areas as well as in regions with severe weather hazards.
What We Offer our Hardworking Mariners:The benefit program includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.Life insurance equal to two times annual base salary.Accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Long term disability insurance.401k program with a 4% match, vested immediately; and a company paid discretionary contribution of an additional 3% subject to a six (6) year vesting.Employee Assistance Program.Flexible Spending Accounts.Business travel assistance program.Nine (9) paid holidays with two (2) additional floating holidays available after six (6) months of service.Full-time employees will accrue ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave per year, up to a maximum of 1,040 hours.Fully paid ORCA transportation card.Tuition reimbursement.
Summary of Position:
The primary responsibility and authority for the execution of all vessel assignments including, but not limited to, planning the most efficient and safe operation of the vessel and its crew, implementing the operating plan in a cost-effective manner, and evaluating and reporting the results.
Qualifications:Three to Five years' experience as a Mate or Captain on domestic or international waters on conventional ocean-going ASD towing vessels.Must have a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Document or Merchant Mariner Credential.Must have a minimum USCG 1600 GT National Master upon Oceans License with Master of Towing Vessels upon Oceans and STCW 2010.Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).Valid U.S. Passport and able to travel internationally, including Canada, without restrictions.Valid state driver's license.Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night.
Essential Functions:Ensures safe navigation of the vessel at all times.Conducts required drills, training, safety meetings and maintains records of such, per company policy.Inspects vessel to ensure conformance with safety standards and maritime regulations.Work closely with customers, pilots and appropriate government agencies to ensure the proper performance of the job.Maintains current knowledge of all maritime laws.
Knowledge and Skills:Strong maritime background with a thorough understanding of vessel operations and equipment capabilities/limitations.Ability to deviate from established routines on short notice and be able to recognize the level of importance of new assignments.Strong decision making and problem-solving abilities.
Working Conditions:
Crew members live-aboard and work for 45 - 60 days at a sea, in close quarters, with contact with other crew members. Ocean voyages encounter exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.) including rough seas.
Position Content:
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, working conditions associated with the positions. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, these requirements may change over time. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
Culture:
Foss Maritime is committed to providing our customers with world-class marine services. To achieve this stance of Operational Excellence, we are dedicated to the Foss core values that emphasize safety and quality.
Foss is a drug-free employer with a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy compliant with DOT/USCG requirements.
Questions? Please call 904-752-0115.
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#003-3887 | Posted 06/14/2024
Seattle, Washington
Position:
Master Captain
Location:
Seattle Marine
Department:
Ocean Fleet
Schedule:
45-60 day rotations (Est 180 per year)
Reports to:
Port Captain
Pay Range:
$150k - $180k (est for 160-180 sea days annually) (EXCLUDES COVERED TRAVEL COSTS)
If you need assistance with the online application please contact cmulcahy@foss.com
Get to Know Us:
Foss Maritime is a pioneer in ocean towing, providing marine transportation services for more than 130 years. Foss can transport virtually any cargo by barge in environmentally sensitive areas as well as in regions with severe weather hazards.
What We Offer our Hardworking Mariners:The benefit program includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.Life insurance equal to two times annual base salary.Accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Long term disability insurance.401k program with a 4% match, vested immediately; and a company paid discretionary contribution of an additional 3% subject to a six (6) year vesting.Employee Assistance Program.Flexible Spending Accounts.Business travel assistance program.Nine (9) paid holidays with two (2) additional floating holidays available after six (6) months of service.Full-time employees will accrue ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave per year, up to a maximum of 1,040 hours.Fully paid ORCA transportation card.Tuition reimbursement.
Summary of Position:
The primary responsibility and authority for the execution of all vessel assignments including, but not limited to, planning the most efficient and safe operation of the vessel and its crew, implementing the operating plan in a cost-effective manner, and evaluating and reporting the results.
Qualifications:Three to Five years' experience as a Mate or Captain on domestic or international waters on conventional ocean-going ASD towing vessels.Must have a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Document or Merchant Mariner Credential.Must have a minimum USCG 1600 GT National Master upon Oceans License with Master of Towing Vessels upon Oceans and STCW 2010.Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).Valid U.S. Passport and able to travel internationally, including Canada, without restrictions.Valid state driver's license.Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night.
Essential Functions:Ensures safe navigation of the vessel at all times.Conducts required drills, training, safety meetings and maintains records of such, per company policy.Inspects vessel to ensure conformance with safety standards and maritime regulations.Work closely with customers, pilots and appropriate government agencies to ensure the proper performance of the job.Maintains current knowledge of all maritime laws.
Knowledge and Skills:Strong maritime background with a thorough understanding of vessel operations and equipment capabilities/limitations.Ability to deviate from established routines on short notice and be able to recognize the level of importance of new assignments.Strong decision making and problem-solving abilities.
Working Conditions:
Crew members live-aboard and work for 45 - 60 days at a sea, in close quarters, with contact with other crew members. Ocean voyages encounter exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.) including rough seas.
Position Content:
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, working conditions associated with the positions. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, these requirements may change over time. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
Culture:
Foss Maritime is committed to providing our customers with world-class marine services. To achieve this stance of Operational Excellence, we are dedicated to the Foss core values that emphasize safety and quality.
Foss is a drug-free employer with a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy compliant with DOT/USCG requirements.
Questions? Please call 904-752-0115.
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