Fleet Captain - Ottawa, IL
Archer Daniels Midland
Fleet Captain - ARTCo Ottawa, ILThis is a full-time, non-exempt level position
Position Summary:
- ADM is seeking a licensed mariner to Captain and supervise a tug boat at our American River Transportation Company (ARTCo) fleeting location in LaSalle, IL.
- Supervises the day-to-day safe and efficient operations of the vessel under the direction of the Vessel Manager
- Responsible for up-keeping regular vessel housekeeping, maintenance and engineering and reporting any deficiencies
- Supervises vessel staff and, under the direction of the vessel manager, participates in communicating areas of accountability and performance expectation; conducting employee evaluations and recommends promotions, transfers and disciplinary action; and employee training
- Complete required vessel reports in compliance with environmental, safety and USCG regulations and report all problems or damage
- Maintain fleet security operations and serve as the vessel security officer
- Fulfill the responsibilities of a Person in Charge of a fuel transfer
- Ensure that crew-members report all injuries, illnesses, and near misses in a timely manner, and review all reports to make sure that they are completed properly, and in full
- Coordinate fleet work and dock switches with other ARTCO tugs and direct tugs, as needed
- Additional duties and responsibilities as required or requested
- Maintain a valid USCG Master of Towing Vessels Upon the Western Rivers License
- Promote the ADM Way and core Values
- Ability to manage a diverse team
- Able to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Must have a demonstrated history of safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Critical and creative thinking
- Demonstrate time management and organization skills
- Ability to coach, mentor, engage and develop workforce
- Participate and lead strategic discussions and decisions
- Complete trainings and attend meetings as required
- Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and Holidays
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work
- Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required. If you do not have a TWIC card upon hire, you must apply for one within 5 days.
- Previous Captain experience preferred
- Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and Company human performance exam (physical ability test)
- Ability to safely steer a vessel
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors and in varying conditions such as hot, cold, dusty, etc.
- Standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Operating a keyboard
- Kneeling and climbing stairs/ladders
- Ability to work near or on large bodies of water, at various heights and in confined spaces
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:106359BR