Captain at WTS Energy

Job Descriptions

• The incumbent will be reporting to the operations manager (management team) and heading the logistics base, which involves the selection, contracting & management of the base itself and the multiple ships that will be supporting the operations in general, from drilling, offshore construction and production operations.
• Command vessels in various bodies of water.
• Hire and supervise ship crew members.
• Maintain boat and equipment.
• Operate and maintain engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
• Measure and record water depths.
• Stick to planned route.
• Ensure adequate levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oxygen.
• Use flashing lights and whittles to signal passing vessels.
• Resolve problems with customers.
• Tow and maneuver barges.
• Signal tugboats.
• Unload and attempt to sell cargo.
• Sort logs or salvage lost logs.
• Utilize electronic sounding devices.
• Direct and coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment.
• Inspect vessels.
• Set courses and determine speeds using charts, plotting sheets, sextants, and compasses.
• Monitor loading of cargo.
• Record ship positions and movements.