Tugboat Master I - Honolulu, HI

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible and accountable for safe operation of the vessel. First
order is for the safety of the vessel, second order is for the welfare of the crew and
third the safety of the tow. Various missions of the tug include: docking and undocking
of ship and barges, general towage of a variety of ship and barge configurations and
cargoes in between ports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:
* Performs a diverse range of job functions as the captain, including managing
several million dollars' worth of assets at any given time; is directly responsible
for the welfare and lives of the crew.
* Directs crew in all aspects of vessel operations including safe navigation,
shipboard training and drills, general and preventative maintenance of the
vessels machinery, operating systems, construction, and maintenance of the
vessels working gear.
* Determines work schedules and establishes routines.
* Operates winches and other deck machinery.
* Pays attention to water depth, weather, tides, and currents, other traffic, surging
of the tow, keeping the tow wire clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and
voyage schedules.
* Assists other vessels with attention devoted to the execution of orders received
from the Pilot or ship's Master.
* Directs crew in the deployment and recovery of working gear, other traffic,
prevailing weather conditions, vessel's craft, maneuverability, tug handling
characteristics, and maneuvering room.
* Maintains healthy work environment for the crew.
* Supervises, guides, and monitors the performance of the crew in matters of
training, safety, seamanship, maintenance, navigation, and all aspects related to
the day-to-day activities and mission of the tug.
* Acts as front line liaison between customers, vendors, government officials, and
management.
* Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and state and federal
regulations.
* In the event of a failed hazardous material transfer, oil spill, accident, illness, or
other serious marine incident, the Tugboat Master is the "person in charge"
making all decisions necessary to assess, control, mitigate, and monitor the
situation.
* Ensures all vessel documents are kept current and required reports and logs are
completed accurately.
* Effectively communicates regional goals and objectives.
* Provides direction and leadership to achieve company Core Values, Mission and
Safety Vision.
* Processes employee evaluations in a timely manner.
* Directs, motivates and develops employees for maximum performance.
* Adheres to all company policies.

OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS: Manages projects and performs other duties as
assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is generally performed in the field, in all weather
conditions and is often accomplished in high noise areas. Mainly outdoors, in, on or
about seagoing vessels in dynamic, wet, noisy and odorous conditions. Must be able to
work for extended periods of time in poorly ventilated confined spaces wearing safety
equipment such as, hard hat, gloves, boots, rain gear, and respirators for protection
from harmful dust and fumes. May be required to work more than a normal workweek,
including weekends. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement.

Equipment use: Cellular Phone, PC (good Windows Office Skills) similar; SSB/VHF
radios: various navigation equipment used onboard vessels; handheld radios.
Work hours: Must be available 24-hours per day, when on duty minimally 6 months
per year.

MENTAL DEMANDS: The workday usually has a high number of interruptions and
priority changes necessitating the need to remain flexible and focused in order to
accomplish tasks.
* Mathematical ability: Must be able to solve and optimize complex equipment and
personnel scheduling scenarios routinely. Must be able to solve basic vessel
stability and a basic understanding of Naval Architecture.
* Attention to detail: Able to follow instructions and to write instructions for
detailed and sometimes complex evolutions and procedures in sequence. Must
be detail orientated with the ability to adjust to routine dynamics of marine
operations taking all informational resources available in the conduct of decision
making
* Concentration: Able to concentrate in high personnel traffic and sometimes
stressful environments created by natural conditions as well as machinery noise.
Must be able to focus in high stress environments and provide clear and concise
decision making and direction.
* Alertness: When at sea or onboard vessels, alert to sea conditions and changes
in vessel performance; alert to telltale indicators of impending failure or damage
to equipment and danger to personnel. Must maintain a continuous grasp on the
positioning of the assets within the vessel. Must maintain safety situational
awareness from both a personal and crew perspective.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to sit/stand; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to move
between buildings, ascend/descend stairs and go outdoors in all kinds of weather. Also
for vessel and site visits, one needs the ability to climb ladders and over bulwarks.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust
focus.
1. Sitting: Frequently, completing paperwork and during watches
2. Climbing/Balancing: Frequently, riding, boarding/disembarking and inspecting
vessels
3. Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Seldom
4. Squatting: Seldom
5. Jumping: Frequently, boarding/disembarking vessels
6. Twisting: Seldom
7. Standing: Frequently, oversee work assignments, supervise tasks, observing and
maneuvering vessels
8. Walking: Frequently, oversee work sites, to/from vessels, inspection of pier area
9. Running: Occasionally when conducting drills and monitoring crew performance
10.Reaching: Occasionally, inspection and monitoring of vessel equipment, crew
performance, climbing ladders
11.Throwing (overhead, low level): Seldom
12.Handling: Seldom
13.Fingering: Frequently, adjusting and inspecting navigation equipment, use of
computer equipment
14.Eye-Hand-Foot coordination: Frequently, when operating tugs, performing
administrative duties
15.Vision (corrected, depth, wide field, color): Constant, operating tugs or
monitoring vessel & crew performance during operations or drills
16.Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying (up to 25 pounds): Seldom, up to 25 lbs

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (licenses, degrees, certificates):
Skills/Knowledge:
* Intimate knowledge of maneuvering characteristics of the tug and tow, stability
and loading characteristics and general arrangement of vessel.
* Skilled in the application, use and limitations of navigational systems including
Depth Sounders, Radars, Gyrocompasses, GPS, Loran, Radios, etc.
* Proficient in the operation of winches and other deck machinery.
* Understands the operating limitations of vessel's operating systems including the
main engines, generators, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, firefighting and
lifesaving equipment, steering gear systems, and controls.
* Ability to maintain a healthy work environment for the crew.
* Good managerial skills significantly impact the morale and productivity of the
crew.
* Composure to handle uncommonly high degree of authority and responsibility,
position requires a highly specialized individual with high degree of emotional
intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, common sense, and sound judgment.
* Ability to handle extremely demanding situations and ability to alter course of
action to meeting changing situational demands while maintain constructive
behavior under pressure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma is required; preference will be
given to candidates with a 4-year college degree. Also, must have a marine operation
background; being familiar with shipyards, tugs, barges, and shore side management
experience is essential. Necessary experience is dependent upon the individual, but a
minimum of 5 years sea-going experience as a master of towing vessels. Must have US
Coast Guard Master's License, 500 GRT or Greater (500ITC) Near Coastal with Master
of Towing Vessels Near Coastal, Upon Oceans endorsement preferred. Current radar
observer endorsement and FCC marine radiotelephone operator permit, merchant
mariner's document. STCW 95 endorsement preferred.

Young Brothers, Limited is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a
VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking
affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities,
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Young Brothers, Limited is a drugfree employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.