Offshore Lead, Marine Operations

About the job

The Offshore Lead provides leadership for offshore operations including load outs, wet towage, deployments, recoveries, moorings, and various test campaigns. They manage a small team of technicians performing offshore operations, coordinate vendor efforts, collaborate with engineering to commission and test new equipment, and work with leadership to build and grow the offshore team structure. They oversee maintenance of owned equipment and interface with regulators as required.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years as Master in offshore towing operations
• Experience with ocean towing and towing vessels
• Ability to travel up to 50% offshore
• Demonstrated record of developing and promoting a culture of safety within organizations

Desired Qualifications

• Experience directing complex offshore operations
• Experience collaborating with engineering groups

Schedule & Availability

This position is based on a rotational offshore schedule, working long shifts while offshore to support 24/7 operations. While on hitch, you should expect 12-hour days, seven days per week, in a dynamic offshore environment. When off hitch, you are expected to work remotely to lead planning, lessons-learned reviews, vessel/readiness preparation, and cross-functional coordination. The Offshore Lead is a frontline leadership role; flexibility for weather, vessel availability, and mission timelines is required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Cash compensation of $180,000 - $230,000
• Equity in the company
• Benefits package including:
• Flexible paid time off
• Health insurance (company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan)
• Dental insurance (company pays 100% for full time employees and partners)
• Vision insurance (company pays 100% for full time employees and partners)
• Disability insurance (company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
• Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed)

Location

When not offshore, this is ideally an on-site position. Exceptional remote candidates will be considered with regular travel to our offices. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.