Captain

Pilot Thomas Logistics (PTL) has been one of North America’s premier petroleum solution providers for more than 70 years.  We enjoy helping our customers achieve goals and making a difference in the communities we serve.

If one or more of the following below describes you, then now is the time to Join Our Team!

• A highly accountable team player?
• Consistent and someone who likes to follow a routine or checklist?  
• Factual and informative when communicating?  
• Precise, thorough, and exacting in your work product?

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Summary:

‍Responsible for the safe transportation of the assigned vessel and for the safety of the cargo, vessel, crew and required to perform administrative and supervisory functions.

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***This is a full time on call position. Must live in the greater Seattle area. ***

Pay: Starting at $56.00 per hour DOE

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Stands wheelhouse watches underway.
• Direct crew in performance of drills.
• Determine the need for and assign lookouts as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies and regulations.
• Prepare, monitor, and update vessel work lists and maintenance schedules.
• Assign work projects for crew.
• Ensure all crewmen are performing their duties.
• Prepare material requisitions and monitor usage of supplies.
• Conduct inspections and monitor tug/barge maintenance activities.
• Prepare written reports per company and regulatory agency directives.
• Check and approve all purchases and work requests.
• Train mate and deckhand in the safe performance of their duties.
• Assist on barges as well as the Bunker Tanker.

Other Functions:

• Perform maintenance aboard as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Coast Guard Mater's License 100GRT or above.
• Valid 1st Aid certificate.
• CPR/AED training.
• Complete HAZWOPER Tech training within 30 days of hire.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Possess a Tanker-man PIC (DL) Tank-ship/Barge endorsement or attain one within six months after date of hire.
• Ability to direct, evaluate, and correct performance of subordinates.
• Ability to fairly evaluate subordinates.
• Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
• Ability to get along with crew members in close quarters for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and at night. Willing to take call outs.
• Ability to work in all heights.
• Ability to think and respond quickly to emergency situations (oil spills, mechanical failures, etc.)
• Be self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain professional relations with customers.
• For the position in Seattle, must reside within 50 miles of Seattle.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required

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Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform the functions of the job and possess the stamina to work long hours.Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform the job functions, lift and carry sixty (60) pounds, transit between tugs and barges, up and down ladders, bending and twisting during boat/barge tie up.

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