Chief Mate

Hornblower Group Inc.•Norfolk, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Mate is a casual/relief position aboard TSVRON vessels and supervises the Deck department. Reporting to the Master, the Chief Mate is responsible for safe stowage of equipment and for planning, loading, stowage, and discharge of cargo while maintaining the vessel in a safe and stable condition. The position oversees deck repairs and maintenance and inspects repairs completed by non-organic maintenance personnel. The Chief Mate serves as the person in charge of the emergency response team, training officer, damage control officer, security officer, and safety officer. Duties include training personnel in ship replenishment, emergency response, and safe navigation; maintaining emergency and lifesaving systems; supporting force protection and security of government property and classified materials; and leading deck safety activities. The Chief Mate also directs crew work involving weight-handling equipment, anchor tackle, and small boats, assigns departmental call-out duties, stands navigation watch as assigned, and must be qualified or certified in crane operations. Overtime is estimated at 44 hours per week underway. The schedule is 8 hours per day in port and 12 hours per day underway.

Requirements

Meet U.S. Coast Guard/STCW license and certificate requirements: Mate Between 500GT and 3000GT; OICNW; Able Seafarer-Deck; RFPNW; PSC; Medical Care Provider; ADV FF; Basic Training; GMDSS Operator; ECDIS; and VSO.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Active SECRET clearance.
Valid United States Passport.
Able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Able to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
Demonstrated management and administrative skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and complete work assignments logically and independently.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative solutions to engineering problems.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and maintain quality working relationships with employees and the public.
Ability to establish and execute complex oral and written instructions, apply guidelines to varied situations, and perform multiple functions in a distracting environment.
Ability to plan and organize work and meet rigid schedules and demanding timelines.
Technical and organizational skills.
Thorough understanding of pertinent regulations and laws.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
Successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
Pass alcohol and drug testing mandated by the USCG, including pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing.
Be qualified or certified in crane operations.

Responsibilities

Supervise the actions of the Deck department.
Ensure safe stowage of all equipment loaded aboard, reporting to the Master.
Plan and oversee cargo loading, stowage, and discharge, and maintain the ship in a safe and stable condition.
Prepare and submit Deck department repair lists.
Ensure repairs to the hull, superstructure, and equipment are completed.
Inspect repairs performed by non-organic maintenance personnel.
Serve as person in charge of the emergency response team.
Train personnel in ship replenishment, emergencies, and safe navigational practices.
As damage control officer, prepare station bills and maintain fire detection systems, firefighting equipment, and lifesaving apparatus.
As security officer, oversee force protection, physical security of government property, and security awareness for classified documents and materials.
As safety officer, conduct Deck department safety meetings and present progress reports on safety items and recommendations.
Maintain a safety library and advise personnel and department heads about current safety procedures and developments.
Direct crew actions involving vessel weight-handling equipment, anchor tackle, and small boats.
Assign departmental call-out duties, such as painting, cleaning, and greasing.
Stand navigation watch as assigned according to operational requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.