Temporary Deckhand - RV Tommy Munro

Location: Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, 703 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564 United States

This is a seasonal, full-time, non-benefitted position expected to last no more than 90 days. Preference will be given to local applicants with flexible availability. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

About the role

Under the supervision of the Vessel Captain, this position will perform deckhand duties onboard the R/V Tommy Munro, a 98-foot offshore oceanographic research vessel homeported in Biloxi, MS.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day maintenance on R/V Tommy Munro, including loading, storing, and maintaining all equipment; cleaning and sanitation of all common areas; line handling; painting/chipping; and yard work. These duties will be performed in all types of weather, night and day, and while the vessel is underway and in port.
• Assists the Captain with wheel watches. Must be able to communicate with Captain and passengers via VHF radio, orally, or sound/hand signals.
• Operates winches, A-frames, and deck cranes; performs engine room checks and rigging.
• Assists scientific crews with safe and efficient gear deployments and retrievals, including nets, CTDs, and other necessary equipment.
• Assists passengers as needed and helps oversee general safety of those on board the vessel.
• Serves as a deckhand on other university vessels as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to complete and pass an internal training program required for approval to operate the vessel’s deck equipment.
• Ability to work away from home for up to 30 days at a time, offshore, overnight, weekends, and some holidays.
• Ability to work on a daily basis at the vessel’s homeport while not on a charter.
• Ability to return to the vessel on scheduled time off in the event of an emergency or to help facilitate the university’s hurricane evacuation plan.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train and work on other university vessels as needed.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 1-3 months of related experience (preferred).
• First Aid, CPR/AED Certification (preferred).
• Mississippi Boater Education Certification (preferred).

Pay

$12.00 - $14.00 per hour.