Boat Captain - Monterey, United States - CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC

CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC

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Monterey, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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Relocation:

No relocation offered for this position

Worksite:

NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, West Coast Regional Office

Status:

Part Time

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Travel:

Yes

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc.

(CPC) is seeking USCG licensed (100-ton) captain to provide vessel support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Sanctuaries West Coast Region Office (WCRO) in Monterey, CA.

WCRO operates two small research vessels, R/V _Fulmar_, a 67-foot aluminum catamaran, and R/V _Tegula_, a 22-foot fiberglass Radon boat.

The vessels support research, resource protection, and education and outreach missions.

Tasks

Serve as the operator in charge (OIC) during vessels missions; ensure the safe navigation and mechanical operation of the vessels, as indicated by the NOAA small vessel policy guidelines, vessel operation manual, and vessel's standing orders
Perform regular vessel maintenance and light repairs such as boat checks, fueling, vessel logs, fluid changes, cleaning and more
Diagnose marine engine malfunctions and effect repairs to restore equipment to an operating condition
Conduct regular safety drills and training for crewmember and cruise leader/participants as appropriate. Adhere to all NOAA safety requirements, trainings, and administration.

Requirements:

At least 2 years of experience working on small boats performing scientific/oceanographic missions, or similar
Ability to work collegially with scientists, natural resources managers, and educators
Experience directing and overseeing complex atsea operations
Experience operating overhead load handling equipment such as winches, cranes, A-Frames, and small cranes
Experience performing routine maintenance tasks on marine engine and systems
Working knowledge of current U.S. Coast Guard inland and International navigation rules
Working knowledge of FCC marine radio licensing requirements and operations procedures, including marine distress communications
Physically able to lift and carry 75 pounds to assist with mission mobilization and maintenance
Physically able to work in confined machinery spaces and in remote and rugged offshore environments
Possess an active USCG license (100 tons or above)
Current Frist Aid, CPR and AED certifications
Have a valid US state issued driver's license

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Note:

WCRO vessels are non-smoking vessels

AAP/EEO Statement
CPC is an EEO employer.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.