Senior Marine River Pilot

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Marine River Pilot serves as the second-in-command to the Marine River Captain and plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of company vessels. This position directs daily watch activities, executes voyage plans, and oversees tow configurations while promoting a strong culture of safety and operational excellence. The Senior Pilot mentors and develops crew members, ensuring proper training and adherence to Company and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations, while applying advanced navigational expertise and real-time decision-making to prevent incidents and protect the environment. Additionally, this role maintains clear communication with dispatch, fleet, and other vessels, while monitoring vessel performance and coordinating maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the Marine River Captain as second in command and advances leadership skills. Directs and oversees work activities on assigned watch to ensure premier performance while promoting a positive culture of safety and operational excellence.

• Manages, mentors, and evaluates vessel crew members to ensure proper training is administered/received, and job progressions are given based on crew member qualifications. Conducts crew member performance evaluations and addresses any Company and/or United States Coast Guard (USCG) policy concerns in an appropriate manner.

• Ensures the vessel complies with all USCG and Company regulations. Enforces all safety policies and drills, and when necessary, ensures appropriate notifications are made to meet USCG and Company regulations/standards.

• Prepares and executes voyage plans, ensures the safe and reliable operations of the vessel, and responsible for tow configurations and drop-offs and pick-ups of barges.

• Leverages knowledge, technical skills, and navigational equipment to prevent accidents, avoid potential hazards, and protect the environment.

• Maintains clear communication with Central Dispatch, fleet personnel, dock personnel, and other vessels via the appropriate communication channels.

• Monitors the mechanical and operational condition of the vessel, and ensures proper notifications are made as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required.

• USCG Mate/Pilot license required.

• Valid medical certificate from the United States Coast Guard required.

• Four (4) years of related experience required.

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Location:

Catlettsburg, Kentucky

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00022455

Location Address:

100 12th St

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship  or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.