Vessel Operator On-call

Key Responsibilities

• Operate standby vessels to support oil spill response, hazmat cleanup, boom deployment, wildlife protection, and environmental monitoring activities.
• Maintain vessel readiness, including fueling, inspections, preventive maintenance, and ensuring all safety and response equipment is onboard and operational.
• Respond to emergency call-outs on short notice, navigating safely in challenging conditions such as low visibility, strong currents, or contaminated waters.
• Deploy, retrieve, and tend containment boom and other spill control equipment in coordination with response teams.
• Transport personnel, equipment, and materials to and from incident sites while adhering to safety and environmental protocols.
• Auxiliary hazmat and environmental technicians with on-water sampling, shoreline assessments, and debris recovery.
• Follow all regulatory requirements, including USCG, OSHA, EPA, and company-specific safety procedures.
• Document vessel operations, including logs, maintenance records, and incident support activities.
• Participate in drills, training, and exercises to maintain operational readiness and certifications.
• Support demobilization efforts, including equipment decontamination and vessel cleanup after response operations.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to work independently or part of a team while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proven experience operating small vessels, workboats, skiffs, or similar crafts in marine or inland waterway environments.
• Ability to work extended hours, irregular schedules, and emergency call-outs.
• Strong situational awareness and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Physical ability to lift equipment, handle lines, and work in adverse weather conditions.

Schedule

This position is on call only, with no guarantees of regularly scheduled work. Requests to support ongoing project work and emergency responses can come in any time 24/7/365.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Valid USCG Captain’s license (OUPV or higher) preferred; equivalent experience and WA State Boater’s Card considered, depending on jurisdiction and vessel type.
• Knowledge of spill response operations, containment boom handling, and environmental emergency procedures.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials awareness and safe work practices (HAZWOPER 40-hour certification strongly preferred).

Benefits

• Company paid time off.
• Career path programs and ongoing company paid training.
• Family culture with positive and safe work environments.