Overview

　　Barge Master – Marine Operations

　　UIC, Bowhead Transport seeks a full-time, land / sea-based Marine Operations Barge Master to oversee the barge operations at all ports of call. Responsibilities include but are not limited to stow planning, receiving freight, documentation, reconciliation, conducting safety meetings and writing reports. Regular travel throughout Alaska between the months of April through October is expected.

　　About Bowhead Transport and the UIC Corporation:

　　UIC is one of Alaska’s largest companies with 4,000 employees and fifty-four subsidiaries; UIC is proud of our expanding operations, which currently span over twenty-five different industries and business lines throughout most of the United States and in many foreign countries. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder values. Bowhead Transport is the Northwest Marine division of the UIC organization. Our diverse fleet of vessels provides our customers with comprehensive marine solutions in challenging environments throughout Alaska.

　　Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, Bowhead Transport Company offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees.

　　Responsibilities

　　Essential Functions Include:

　　Directing all aspects of barge cargo operations at any/all ports of call

　　Production of all required voyage documentation

　　Receiving cargo in preparation for voyage sailings

　　Loading and securing cargo to the vessel

　　Conducting regular safety and risk mitigation meetings

　　Training crews on all cargo operation procedures

　　Safely operate various cargo moving equipment (as needed)

　　Extensive and frequent travel throughout Alaska between April & October

　　Preferred Experience:

　　5 years minimum cargo operations experience

　　3 years of experience in operating at least a 40T forklift on a barge/landing craft

　　Must have a valid Driver’s License

　　Knowledge of shipping hazardous materials

　　Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

　　Must be able to pass an Air Force background check

　　The ability to obtain an NSTC (North Slope Training Cooperative) training certification and a BP Transit Badge

　　Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills

　　Smartsheet experience is a plus

　　Physical & Environmental Demands:

　　The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to, docks, ports, bays, beaches, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of normal duty hours. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

　　Repetitive neck, shoulder, wrist, and lower back movements.

　　Static neck, shoulders, wrist, and lower back postures.

　　Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.

　　Handling of cables, chains, or hooks.

　　Crane Operators must be aware of the boom's location and the object being moved relative to other pieces of equipment, the barge, and personnel.

　　Particular attention is paid to other workers who may give hand signals to guide the object's movement through the workspace.

　　Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

　　Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.

　　Perform work in dusty environments and all temperature/weather conditions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise.

　　Walking on slippery, uneven surfaces.

　　Remote work sites with limited resources & infrastructure.

　　Work with a safety-first mindset.

　　Qualifications

　　Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

　　Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver's license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

　　UIC is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

　　All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance.

　　( https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ ).

　　The contractor will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

　　UIC Commercial Services, LLC is a holding company under Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC), an Alaska Native Corporation providing a wide variety of services, including a full range of construction services, design and architecture services, environmental consulting, permitting and compliance and remediation, oil and gas support, ocean-going cargo and shipping services and specialized companies. Several of our companies are SBA 8(a) certified, small, disadvantaged businesses and offer substantially competitive rates. Collectively, we offer a breadth of services that we perform with a focus on quality results. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract-required paid time off programs.

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　　Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

　　Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

　　UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

　　All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

　　UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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　　ID 2024-19998

　　Category Mariners/Vessels/Diesel Engineers

　　Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage

　　Travel Requirement N/A