Craftmaster

Job Title: Ferry and Harbor Tug Craftmaster

Work Location: Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Labor Category: Exempt / EXPAT

Clearance Requirement: Not Applicable
Travel Requirement: 35%

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description-it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we support. Our growth fuels programs, services, and lasting value for the Tribe, making every success a shared one.

For over 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries has delivered essential services to federal clients across the globe. Whether supporting logistics, information technology, cyber security, or facilities operations, we are united by a shared mission: to create meaningful economic opportunity and growth of the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow - One Mission, One Team - With a Commitment to Serve

Scope of Work:

KIRA Construction Management is currently seeking a Ferry and Harbor Tug Craftmaster in direct support of the Port Operations Guantanamo Bay contract in Cuba.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility is operating the base Ferry Point to Point transporting personnel, vehicles and cargo supporting Guantanamo Bay mission.
• Secondary responsibility is operating Single Screw Navy YTB towing, twisting, mooring, berthing, docking, streaming, shifting, assisting, pulling, and escorting vessels, barges, submarines, crafts, hulls, sleds, derricks, lighters, and objects of whatsoever nature including anything carried thereon.
• Towing may include origin and destination locations offshore.
• Transfers of pilots and Government Personnel by vessel.
• Tug emergency support services, including responses to weather conditions threatening
• vessels, piers, dry-docks, or shore facilities; shipboard fires; vessels aground; vessel equipment failures; downed aircraft; oil spills; missions of mercy; collisions; ammunition mishaps; and search-and-rescue operations and shipboard casualty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• This role operates within a traditional port-operations environment.
• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching for long periods of time.
• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions. Must be able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and around various hazards with appropriate PPE.
• Must be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.

Transportation: Economy class air transportation will be provided for expatriation and repatriation travel at no cost the employee. U.S. air carriers will be utilized where and when available. All other authorized travel will be in accordance with Project Office policy and will be via economy class unless otherwise noted.

Travel Expenses: Employees shall be provided travel and lodging to and from point of hire on an annual basis. Actual and reasonable expenses for authorized travel costs as evidenced by original receipts will be reimbursed.

Household Goods: Employees are authorized shipment of household goods not to exceed 1,000 lbs. for accompanied and 500 lbs. for unaccompanied. Coordination of shipment shall be conducted through the Program Management Office.

All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and a 5-panel drug test, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Benefits:

We offer a flexible benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, TRICARE Supplemental, critical illness coverage, employee discounts, wellness seminars, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, optional long-term disability, paid leave, a 401(k) plan, and identity theft protection to support your health and financial well-being. For represented positions, the benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you have a disability or medical condition and need reasonable accommodation, please inform the designated recruiter during the hiring process.