Small Research Vessel Captain

About the role

The Marine Division of the Antarctic Support Contract at Leidos has an opening for a Small Research Vessel Captain to work at Palmer Station, Antarctica for the coming austral summer season (Oct-April).

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability for, commitment to, and involvement with personal, co-worker, community, and project safety as a constant priority
• Operates and maintains a fleet of an average of fifteen active small boats, including inflatable boats and outboard motors, as well as the two 30' research vessels in the program
• Operates vehicles and equipment to launch and recover the small boats via trailer and oversees maintenance of said equipment, including, but not limited to, inboard diesel, hydraulics, outboard motors, inflatable boats, and rigid hull inflatables
• Provides training and oversight for station personnel in marine safety which may include basic seamanship, dead reckoning and electronic navigation, radio protocol, small boat handling, creating a float plan, rough weather operations, sea ice operations, vessel safety, cold water survival, deployment of oceanographic systems, trailering vessels, procedures for conducting operations in remote settings, and other topics as needed
• Maintains records of daily operations including vessel logs, situation reports, fuel usage, equipment maintenance, vessel launch/recovery, and turnover reports
• Prepares and maintains documentation for Palmer Station boating operations, including JHA’s and Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintains stock and records of extensive spares inventory in order fully support the scientific program
• Performs timely inspections of safety, lifesaving, firefighting, and other emergency equipment
• Responsible for mooring maintenance
• Responsible for the safety and cleanliness of various shop areas

Requirements

• USCG Captain’s OUVP license. During seasons at Station where no 30' RHIBs are present, equivalent experience will be accepted
• Minimum three years of experience acting as Captain, or, in seasons with no RHIB operation, equivalent experience in vessel maintenance
• Minimum of two years of experience driving motorized small vessels
• Minimum two years of experience maintaining small vessel systems and hulls, or equivalent
• Comprehensive knowledge of small vessel operation, trailering, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Proven ability to repair and troubleshoot engines and/or machinery including 4-stroke outboards, diesel, and inflatables
• High level independent problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service skills

Qualifications

• If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling.
• At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it.
• We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail.
• Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Skills

• USCG 25-ton (or higher) Captain’s license
• Experience working on vessels with customers and/or students
• College level coursework in marine or a science-related field
• High-latitude experience is a plus

Benefits

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About Leidos

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.