Tugboat Captain

This position is accountable for supporting field operations at marine project locations for Orion Marine Construction. Incumbents are responsible for the Tugboat and Barge while these vessels are underway going to or returning from a marine project site. Typically, they will work closely with the Project Superintendent, General Foreman, Barge Foreman, Crane Operators, Welders, Laborers, Helpers, and other skilled or semi-skilled crafts persons.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operates the tugboat and barge while these vessels are in transit to and from marine project locations and doing so in a safe and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates ability to maneuver, position, turn, slow, stop vessels as required by the field operation.
• Performs daily safety inspections of the tugboat and recognizes possible problem areas such as hull leaks, packing-gland leaking, tie-up cables and ropes, steering cables wires, etc.
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