Captain - Shoals Marine Laboratory

University System of New Hampshire Portal•Durham, NH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of SML Lead Captain assist to maintain, operate and ensure the safety of the R/V John M. Kingsbury, R/V J.B. Heiser, other small vessels in the SML fleet and all related elements of the waterfront providing transportation, supply, and program services for Shoals Marine Laboratory. Regularly act in full capacity as captain of SML’s USCG inspected vessels (R/V John M. Kingsbury and R/V Heiser) including the onboard supervision of at least one crew member. Oversee the operation of laboratory and oceanographic equipment during open-water laboratories, paying particular attention to the health and safety of all vessel occupants. Train and supervise student staff and volunteers with assigned tasks within the purview of vessel and waterfront operations. Preform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshoot problems on all SML watercraft including vessels, motors, floats, moorings, barges, and docks. Assist in ensuring that all vessels have proper documentation, inspections, permits and registrations. Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for undergraduate students, researchers, and visitors. Implement initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Expected to be available for consultation and emergency response at all times, on days scheduled to be working, and while on SML property and vessels. Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands Must be able to work with as a team member with students, faculty and staff in an isolated and physically demanding environment involving long hours. Must be willing and able to assist with moving, packing, loading and unloading of supply runs both on Appledore and on the mainland. Must be able to lift and move more than 50 lbs.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a 50 ton inland (minimum, near coastal perfered) USCG Master’s license.
Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States.
Selected candidates must be able to successfully participate in pre-employment and random drug testing.
Meet the University of New Hampshire’s hiring requirements for both criminal and driving history (background checks are required).
Applicants must have interest in working in a remote educational environment.
Good communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty and other staff members in an isolated environment.
Knowledge of basic computer skills; proven organization skills; attention to detail along with experience managing multiple tasks.
Must be able to work with as a team member with students, faculty and staff in an isolated and physically demanding environment involving long hours.
Must be willing and able to assist with moving, packing, loading and unloading of supply runs both on Appledore and on the mainland.
Must be able to lift and move more than 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

We are especially interested in candidates with experience operating research vessels or working in remote educational settings.
Experience operating and maintaining vessels similar to our current vessels: R/V John M. Kingsbury and R/V J.B. Heiser
Good communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty and other staff members in an isolated environment.

Responsibilities

maintain, operate and ensure the safety of the R/V John M. Kingsbury, R/V J.B. Heiser, other small vessels in the SML fleet
act as captain of SML’s USCG inspected vessels (R/V John M. Kingsbury and R/V Heiser)
oversee the operation of laboratory and oceanographic equipment during open-water laboratories
train and supervise student staff and volunteers
preform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshoot problems on all SML watercraft
assist in ensuring that all vessels have proper documentation, inspections, permits and registrations
foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment
implement initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
available for consultation and emergency response at all times