Mate - Long Beach, CA - Long Beach, CA

About Foss Maritime

Foss Maritime is one of the most recognized and respected maritime brands in the U.S., combining a rich legacy with a forward-thinking approach to industry innovation. While deeply rooted in tradition, Foss is evolving at a fast pace, continuously setting new standards for operational excellence and sustainability.

With operations spanning all U.S. coasts and global transportation projects, Foss is a leader in harbor and terminal towage, tug and barge transportation, and offshore energy solutions, including traditional energy and offshore wind projects. Our primary operations are on the U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii.

As part of the Saltchuk family of companies, Foss is a values-driven organization that takes pride in its exceptional team, commitment to safety, and dedication to customer success. With a culture built on integrity, innovation, and collaboration, Foss Maritime remains a trusted leader in the maritime industry.

About the Role

As a Mate, you'll be an essential part of our mission to provide safe and reliable maritime services. You'll work alongside a dedicated team that values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Essential Functions - The primary responsibility of this position is assisting the captain with towing, docking, and unloading of barge and other vessels, from port to port. Other duties include steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges as directed by the captain to its perspective destinations and/or berths. While towing, attention is focused on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic, keeping the tow wire, which at times is at great length, clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and other vessels. Deck duties include making & breaking tow, line handling and directing deckhands as necessary.

• Administrative - Understand and comply with Foss policies and procedures. Maintain vessel documents within Helm. Enter hours worked for crew members onboard & maintain vessel logs. Complete project specific paperwork as directed.

• Leadership - Encourage career development and job skills training. Plans, organizes information, defines, and prioritizes tasks and develops resources to meet organizational goals. Develop the necessary techniques to work towards common objectives using effective directing, motivating and development skills for maximum employee performance. Leads by example by upholding all safety procedures and protocols set forth in the Safety Management System. Willing to speak up & utilize stop-work authority.

• Safety - Assist with inspection of Tugs; ensure compliance and learning the Foss SMS. Proper procedures for handling emergency situations, the decisions that need to be made based on what needs to be done, including the notifications that are essential and must be completed.

What We're Looking For

• Required Licensing - Must have a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Document or Merchant Mariner Credential (minimum USCG 500 GT Mate upon Oceans License with Mate of Towing Vessels upon Oceans and STCW). Must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), Passport & USCG issued Medical Certificate.

• Preferred skills - Knowledge of port operations, logistics software, or marine engineering.

• Communication - Develop excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with contractors and customers. This includes the ability to translate information received from contractors and customers into Marine Operations using sound decisions. Provide directive on deck as necessary.

What We Offer

• Compensation - $24.93

• Benefits - Provided through the Inland Boatman's Union. Health, Vision, Dental and 401K

• Opportunities for advancement in a legacy-rich company

• Training and development programs - reimbursement policy in place for courses/endorsements.

• A culture rooted in safety, respect, and teamwork

• Travel - paid for upfront by Foss (including any flights, hotels, rentals, meals during travel.)

How to Apply

Ready to set sail with Foss? Submit your application via our careers page. If you need any assistance please reach out to fossjobs@foss.com. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Drug Free Workplace

Foss Maritime Company LLC is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foss Maritime Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.