SUMMARY:
The Trip Pilot position position of Warrior & Gulf Navigation LLC of Transtar, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of U. S. Steel, is responsible for the navigation of towboats used in the water transportation of raw materials by barge.

• Receive orders from and communicate with the Captain
• Perform periodic inspections of the towboat engine, towing gear, lifesaving equipment, and hull to ensure the safety of the crew, efficient and safe vessel operations and conformance to regulations
• Direct and coordinate activities of crew, such as loading/unloading gear, coupling/uncoupling barges, navigation through locks, and vessel housekeeping duties
• Coordinate communication between captain and deckhand during watch (shift) changes to insure smooth operation of vessel and tow
• Monitor radar, GPS, and other navigational aids
• Determine course and towing speed based on knowledge of local winds, weather conditions, tides, and currents
• Test of alarm systems
• Supervise deckhands and oversee the training and orientation of new crew members
• Maintain record of daily activities, vessel movements, and ports of call, including log books, deckhand overtime log, and stores requisitions
• Communicates with deckhand via radio communication and hand signals as to vessel position in relation to walls and gates while towboats and barges are moving through locks
• Supervise loading of gear necessary for day-to-day operations
• Report vessel deficiencies and malfunctions to the Maintenance Department

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Valid driver's license
• U. S. Coast Guard Master of Towing Vessels Merchant Mariners Document or MMD with Western Rivers and Inland Water routes
• Radar Observer endorsement (Minimum - inland)
• Transportation Workers Identity Card or TWIC
• Red Cross certified CPR training
• Minimum of 6 months of 6 to 8 barges tows experience on Inland and Western Rivers preferred
• Black Warrior River System and Tennessee Tombigbeee experience preferable
• ICW, Tennessee, and (Lower) Mississippi Rivers is a plus
• Work outside subject to inclement weather day or night
• Basic computer operation skills
• Ability to follow company policies, safety practices, and USCG regulations

We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package. Employment will be subject to criminal background check, physical examination, drug testing and reference checks.