Captain (PTL Marine/Maxum Petroleum) - Seattle, WA

Pilot Thomas Logistics (PTL) has been one of North America’s premier petroleum solution providers for more than 70 years.  We enjoy helping our customers achieve goals and making a difference in the communities we serve.

If one or more of the following below describes you, then now is the time to Join Our Team!

  • A highly accountable team player?
  • Consistent and someone who likes to follow a routine or checklist?  
  • Factual and informative when communicating?  
  • Precise, thorough, and exacting in your work product?

Summary:

Responsible for the safe transportation of the assigned vessel and for the safety of the cargo, vessel, crew and required to perform administrative and supervisory functions.

***This is a full time on call position. Must live in the greater Seattle area. ***

Pay: Starting at $56.00 per hour DOE

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Stands wheelhouse watches underway.
  • Direct crew in performance of drills.
  • Determine the need for and assign lookouts as necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies and regulations.
  • Prepare, monitor, and update vessel work lists and maintenance schedules.
  • Assign work projects for crew.
  • Ensure all crewmen are performing their duties.
  • Prepare material requisitions and monitor usage of supplies.
  • Conduct inspections and monitor tug/barge maintenance activities.
  • Prepare written reports per company and regulatory agency directives.
  • Check and approve all purchases and work requests.
  • Train mate and deckhand in the safe performance of their duties.
  • Assist on barges as well as the Bunker Tanker.


Other Functions:

  • Perform maintenance aboard as necessary
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

  • U.S. Coast Guard Mater's License 100GRT or above.
  • Valid 1st Aid certificate.
  • CPR/AED training.
  • Complete HAZWOPER Tech training within 30 days of hire.
  • Valid state driver's license.
  • Possess a Tanker-man PIC (DL) Tank-ship/Barge endorsement or attain one within six months after date of hire.
  • Ability to direct, evaluate, and correct performance of subordinates.
  • Ability to fairly evaluate subordinates.
  • Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting.
  • Ability to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
  • Ability to get along with crew members in close quarters for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
  • Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and at night. Willing to take call outs.
  • Ability to work in all heights.
  • Ability to think and respond quickly to emergency situations (oil spills, mechanical failures, etc.)
  • Be self-motivated.
  • Ability to maintain professional relations with customers.
  • For the position in Seattle, must reside within 50 miles of Seattle.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to perform the functions of the job and possess the stamina to work long hours.Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform the job functions, lift and carry sixty (60) pounds, transit between tugs and barges, up and down ladders, bending and twisting during boat/barge tie up.

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