Overview:
The Assistant Vessel Captain is responsible for the safe and effective navigation and operation of various types of response vessels in the support of planned and emergency response projects. Operate response vessels while deploying, retrieving, and working with oil containment boom and various other pieces of equipment. Ensure response resource readiness for actual emergency responses as well as for Federal, State, and Company internal drills.
Day in the Life
- Work safely and obey Safety Management System / Programs and Company / Client Safety Standards
- Maintaining vessel in accordance with ABS and USCG regulations. Assist with periodic routine ABS and USCG inspections and surveys
- Actively participate in all training and drills
- Ensuring safety of crew, equipment, visitors, and vessel at all times
- Ensuring vessel is maintained in a state of readiness for Spill and Emergency Response, Maintain vessel and spill response equipment in good working order
- Perform and/or supervise land based equipment maintenance assigned to the vessel
- Operate crane for deployment / retrieval of oil recovery equipment, boom tenders and vessel supplies
- Supervise air monitoring and entry of Confined Spaces such as Ballast, Recovered Oil or Cargo Tanks and Voids
- Ensure that vessel is clean, orderly, and stocked with adequate supplies and spare parts at all times
- Record all fuel, oil, water, cargo, supplies, trash, and ballast loaded or discharged from the vessel
- Complete and distribute Monthly and Quarterly maintenance and reports which include, but are not limited to; Vessel and Equipment reports, Qualified Individual report, Emergency Procedures report and Vessel General Permit reports
- Record all personnel boarding the vessel and prepare documents each time the vessel changes location
- Demonstrate proficiency in response vessel operations which include vessel containment booming, protection booming, open water booming/ containment, skimming vessel operations, skimmer operations, and small boat handing
What you need to apply
- At minimum, a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential as Master 100 Ton (GRT) (Near Coastal) with Radar Observer endorsement
- At least (4) years of sea service on Offshore Supply Boat, Small Passenger Vessels, Oil Recovery vessels, Towing Vessels and/or Tank Barges. At least one year sea time must be in service sailing as Master on vessels greater than 85 gross tons
- Possess or obtain at company expense 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and maintain current 8-hour annual refresher certification
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License, Passport and TWIC card
- Possess or obtain at company expense Confined Space Entry, Attendant and Rescue certification, API Rigger and Hydraulic Crane Operator Certificates
- Availability to routinely travel out of town on short notice and live on board ship for extended periods of time
- Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person