Tug Boat Captain

This position has the legal responsibility and accountability for safe operation of RQ's company-owned tug boat, and will direct the day-to-day operations as well as coordinate the onboard activities of the boat crew such as operating engines, steering and maintaining and repairing the ship's equipment.

The tug boat will tow and the company-owned barge carrying materials into U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay ("GTMO"), Cuba. This position may also assist with vessel operations and may be asked to do additional tasks as necessary.

Directly supervises all crewmembers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, directing work and appraising performance, disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Duties:

• Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
• Dock or undock vessels, sometimes maneuvering through narrow spaces, such as locks.
• Adjust navigation according to weather conditions.
• Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulations.
• Maintain boats or equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, or life preservers.
• Maintain records, documentation and ship's logs required by international and federal laws and policies.
• Monitor the loading or discharging of cargo.