Chief Mate - Seaward Services - TSVRON

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise actions of the Deck department.
• Responsible to Master for safe stowage of all equipment loaded aboard.
• Responsible for proper planning, loading, stowage, and discharge of cargo and ship maintenance in a safe and stable condition.
• Prepare and submit Deck department repair list.
• Ensure all repairs to the hull superstructure and equipment are accomplished.
• Inspect repairs made by non-organic maintenance personnel.
• Person-in-charge of emergency response team.
• Training officer responsible for training of all personnel in their duties for ship replenishment, emergencies, and execution of safe navigational practices.
• Damage control officer responsible for preparation of station bills, maintenance of fire detection systems, and maintenance of firefighting and lifesaving apparatuses.
• Security officer responsible for force protection, physical security of government property, and security awareness for classified documents and materials.
• Safety officer responsible for Deck department safety meetings, presenting progress report of safety items and recommendations.
• Maintain safety library and advise personnel and department heads of current safety procedures and developments.
• Direct actions of crew in operations of vessels weight-handling equipment, anchor tackle, small boats.
• Assign duties associated with departmental "call-out" (e.g., painting, cleaning, greasing).
• Stand navigation watch as assigned per operational requirements.
• Be qualified/certified in crane operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: STCW Requirements: Mate Between 500GT and 3000GT; OICNW; Able Seafarer-Deck; RFPNW; PSC; Medical care Provider; ADV FF; Basic Training; GMDSS Operator; ECDIS; VSO.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain an active SECRET clearance.
• Must possess a valid United States Passport.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
• Demonstrate appropriate management and administrative skills.
• Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work assignments.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative solutions to engineering problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and maintain quality working relationships with other employees and the public during work.
• Ability to establish and execute complex oral and written instructions, apply available guidelines to various situations, and perform more than functions at a time in an environment subject to many distractions.
• Ability to plan and organize and to meet rigid schedules and demanding timelines.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all-pertinent regulations and laws.
• Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Successfully submit and complete pre-employment background check.
• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG including pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing.