Recovery Barge Supervisor

About the role

The Recovery Barge Supervisor role is essential for leading the offshore recovery team during rocket recovery missions. The successful candidate will oversee all activities related to transfer operations and critical recovery operations, manage a team of technicians, and ensure the safe and efficient recovery of Neutron offshore.

Responsibilities

• Supervise offshore team and all activities during transfer operations and critical recovery operations.
• Conduct barge upkeep under direction of Port Engineer.
• Conduct maintenance of barge deck equipment under direction of Port Engineer.
• Responsible for the hiring process of Barge and Marine Technicians.
• Directly supervise complicated or sensitive crew transfer operations at the direction of Offshore Manager.
• Assist with annual ABS, USCG inspections.
• Cover barge attendance scheduling as needed.
• Coordinate and present at scheduled crew meetings and training sessions.
• Work closely with companywide team members to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
• Participate in the development of new programs, policies, and procedures to enhance quality of operation.
• Submit weekly operational reports to the Port Engineer.
• Work closely with shore side maintenance to ensure barges and all marine assets are properly maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, naval, marine, electrical, systems or aerospace engineering or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years barge operations experience.
• USCG Issued MMC with a National Deck rating.
• Valid TWIC card.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, naval, marine, electrical, systems or aerospace engineering or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years barge operations experience.
• USCG Issued MMC with a National Deck rating.
• Valid TWIC card.

Skills

• Strong leadership abilities.
• Extensive offshore or marine experience.
• Background in rocket recovery operations is preferred.
• Experience operating diesel engines, cargo pumps, hydraulic booms, cargo gear, gate valves, and butterfly valves.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical HMO, PPO, and a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Pay

Base pay range: $94,200 USD - $117,700 USD. Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, and free snacks/drinks onsite.

Schedule

Not specified.