Captain

UIC Alaska • Mobile, AL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead Marine Support Services is accepting resumes for a part-time, on call, Captain to operate a 32' high speed vessel during training operations at Mobile Bay. Position is located in Dauphin Island, Mobile County, Alabama . Bowhead Marine Support Services is seeking part time on call Captains to support ship readiness and operations for the US Coast Guard's Aviation Training Center (ATC). The ATC's mission is to train and produce mission-ready aircrews and develop aviation capabilities. Involves shipboard operations, rigging for helicopter operations, and deck seamanship. Bowhead operates the M/V Solomon. classified as a 32' high speed landing craft used in "special missions" supporting Homeland Security waterway operations. The Solomon has two missions that you would support, tactical boat maneuvers and aerial delivery recovery. This is an opportunity to serve and support the training and development of a pilot's skills in tactical maneuvering and search and rescue.

Requirements

• USCG Merchant Marine Master's license 100 ton or greater, required.
• Plus TWIC card.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience operating twin outboard powered vessels greater than 30 feet in length required.
• Local resident of Mobile County preferred due to location of vessels and mission activity.
• General PC knowledge required including; spreadsheet software, word processing software and knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Individual should have stability under pressure and have the ability to withstand the stresses associated with the job's physical demands, potentially hazardous situations, and unpredictable weather.
• Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Local resident of Baldwin County preferred due to location of vessels and mission activity.
• Military experience preferred.
• Coast Guard or Navy experience highly desired.
• Knowledge of shipboard safety procedures and use of all firefighting and safety equipment, highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Monitors preparation of vessel and equipment.
• Ensures safe and effective operation of the vessel.
• Safety of crew and vessel.
• Ensures safety equipment is utilized and appropriate guidelines are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of shipboard safety procedures and use of all firefighting and safety equipment, highly desired.
• Participate in meetings, training, drills and safety audits as required.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed