Location:
Vicksburg, MS, USA
Description
Magnolia Marine Transport has an opening for a full-time
Pilot
to safely operate company vessels and tows in accordance with all applicable regulations and company policies.
We are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values professionalism, leadership, and teamwork. Magnolia Marine Transport offers competitive pay, strong benefits, and maintains a small-company culture where each employee's contribution matters.
Pilot Qualifications
- Must hold appropriate USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials for the assigned area of operation
- Must possess a valid TWIC Card, Radio License, and Radar Observer Certificate, as required
- Demonstrated time and experience with Magnolia Marine sufficient to establish competence and leadership ability
- Working knowledge of USCG Rules and Regulations and company policies
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in dynamic and potentially hazardous operating environments
Pilot Responsibilities Include the Following
- Acts as second in command and is directly responsible to the Captain; represents the Captain when standing watch
- Responsible, along with all crew members, for the safety of the vessel, crew, and tow, and for compliance with the Safety Management System
- Navigates the vessel in full compliance with USCG regulations, company policies, and the vessel's Certificate of Inspection (COI), when applicable
- Reports unsafe conditions, incidents, and nonconformities to the Captain and Port Captain, and takes appropriate action to prevent accidents
- Has the authority to determine when unsafe conditions exist and may refuse a tow or navigational area deemed unsafe or presenting undue risk
- Requests company assistance when necessary to ensure safe and compliant operations
- While on watch, maintains responsibility for the safety and welfare of the vessel, crew, and tow; sounds alarms and summons the Captain if a dangerous situation develops
- Stands watch in the pilothouse at all times, including when the vessel is tied up, except during dry-dock periods
- Ensures all required logs and records are accurately completed during assigned watch
- Communicates all pertinent operational information and incidents to the Captain in a timely manner
Benefits
Magnolia Marine Transport offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Profit Sharing
Equal Employment Opportunity
Magnolia Marine Transport is an
EEO/AAP Employer
. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.
