Brice Marine LLC

On-Call

JOB SUMMARY:

Relief Chief Mate is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the deck crew. The Relief Chief Mate acts as second in command of vessel and person in charge when the Captain is not on the bridge. The Relief Chief Mate work schedule will vary per project needs. As an on-call employee, your hours of work will be on an "as and when required" basis. The Company does not guarantee a minimum level of work, number of hours, or days of work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform the job in a safe and seamanlike manner in accordance with all company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Supervise the crew in their daily duties at the direction of the Captain.
• Assist the Captain in ensuring the maintenance, safety and welfare of the crew, equipment, and cargo under his control.
• Maintain vessel records including but not limited to: logs, payroll, Vessel General Permit (VGP), safety meetings, drills, telephone usage, fuel consumption, vessel and barge condition reports.
• Maintain communication with appropriate company offices to communicate changes in schedule, customer information, arrival and departure times, and any accidents, injuries or environmental issues.
• Act as the company representative in the field with customers and regulatory agents in accordance with company policy when the Captain is not available.
• Ensure that charts, navigational aids, safety manuals, vessel operations plan, barge and tug documents are on board the tug, readily available and up-to-date.
• Implement and observance of the company safety and environmental plans.
• Ensure that all employees follow all company procedures as required by the appropriate agencies, both State and Federal.
• Prepare weekly toolbox safety meeting and all documentation relating to it.
• Navigate tug and barge combination to destination while avoiding reefs, outlying shoals, and other hazards to shipping utilizing navigation aids such as charts, radar, AIS, depth finder, compass and GPS.
• Direct loading and unloading at destinations including but not limited to landing selection, lines placement, ramp placement, and lighting as appropriate. 
• Ensures correct cargo is loaded and unloaded safely and that cargo is lashed properly.
• Observe, complies and enforces all company safety policies and procedures.
• Schedule and supervise all work in the deck department.
• Coordinate with the engineer and assign crew to perform duties in the engine room when required.
• Clearly formulate and communicate orders.
• Read and interpolate barge stability data is imperative.
• Read and understand tank strapping charts, various tables, safety manuals, navigation books, and environmental manuals is essential.
• Prepare short- and long-term planning to accomplish the vessel and company goals.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other special projects and other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has supervisory responsibilities when delegated to act as person in charge.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Technical knowledge of various Marine concepts, practices and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of all Marine state and federal regulations.
• Advance knowledge with utilizing navigation aids such as charts, radar, AIS, depth finder, compass, and GPS.
• Specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, tides, and current.  
• Ability to comply with and enforce standard policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures to promote the safe and effective operations of a cargo vessel.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving cargo by sea.
• Advanced knowledge on appropriate use of the emergency equipment located on the boat.
• Knowledge of tank strapping charts, various tables, safety manuals, navigation books, and environmental manuals.
• Ability to create, read, and understand complex documents, construction plans and specification.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
• Ability to solve personnel problems, make clear rational decisions in a crisis, and clearly formulate and communicate orders, coupled with the ability to perform both short and long-term planning to accomplish vessel and company goals.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to be reliable, responsible, and dependable and able to fulfill obligations.
• Ability to accept feedback and criticism.
• Ability to be careful about details and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to remain focused and aware of surroundings.
• Ability to travel to remote location for work related purposes for extended periods of time (approximately 100% of the time, as needed).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule sometimes including weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a current Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) as Mate of Towing Vessels with an Unlimited Radar Observer endorsement, STCW 95, AB, HAZMAT with refresher every three (3) years.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a Coast Guard physical exam for merchant mariners.
• Alaska water navigation experience preferred.  
• Valid driver’s license record and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Brice Marine’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The length of navigation season in Western and Interior Alaska is dictated by the spring break-up of the ice and the low water and return of ice in late fall.  The actual navigation season lasts approximately 180 days. Crews normally work the entire season, 7 days a week, 12 hours per day, without any time off other than vessel downtime. The work can be emotionally challenging and requires a stable, well-adjusted personality.

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.