Mate of Towing 200 GT -- Harbor DivisionWe are Alaska's tug andbarge company- and are growing.Cook Inlet Tug and Bargehasprovidedmarine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services and fuel distribution throughout South Central, Southeast and Western Alaska. Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us.Why Cook Inlet Tug and Barge?Simply put, Cook Inlet Tug andBargeisa team ofexceptionalmerchant mariners. If you are looking forsteady year-round work andenjoy what you do,this isan opportunity of a lifetime! We are committed to employee safety and take pride in our professional operations.We offer competitive pay and a full package of benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more to our full-time employees.Get your application in today at: https://www.cookinlettug.com/careers!Roles and ResponsibilitiesAs a Mate you are responsible to the Captain for the safety and security of the vessel.Working at the direction of the Captain to perform various tasks such as:* Ensuring crew's welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue.* Ensure the safe navigation of the vessel while steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges and other vessels under tow, while docking, or unloading.* Implement company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry standards to maintain a safe work environment.* Focus on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic.* Keeping the tow wire clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and other vessels.* Assist with inspections and conduct required drills, training, safety meetings and records per company policy to include essential notifications.* Other duties as assigned, including, working on deck and barges.Qualifications:* Mate of Towing 200 GT inland (near coastal preferred) with Towing Endorsement (TOAR) required.* Any AB rating (Able Seaman), Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) and Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat with Life Boatman (preferred).* Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential required and PIC (preferred).* Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).* Valid state driver's license.* High School Diploma or equivalent.* Must be eligible to work in the United States.Experience and Skills:* Two (2) years of previous experience as a Deckhand operating harbor tugs with ASD propulsion (preferred).* Z drive experience highly preferred.* Three (3) years of sea-going experience on towing vessels (preferred).* Marine operations background and familiar with shipyards and tugs(preferred).* Extensive knowledge of Maritime law and current updates.* Skilled with equipment best suited to handle the job at hand.Working conditions:* Lodging and provisions on the vessel.* Must bephysicallyfittoclimb aboard tugs and barges, ascend and descend ladders and balance while aboard vessels in aseaway; kneel,stoop, use stairs, reach overhead, and stand forlong periods.* Comfortable with heights or narrow walkways.* Must be able to work 12 hours a day every day.* Exposure toallweather conditions(rain, ice, snow, heat,wind, etc.).* Year-round work, typical shift is two weeks on/off.Cook Inlet Tug and Barge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. We are a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled