Chief Mate Oceans

Foss Maritime•Seattle, WA

About The Position

As Chief Mate, you will work with the captain and crew to provide safe and reliable maritime services. The position involves assisting with towing, docking, and unloading barges and other vessels, and operating vessels and towing equipment as directed by the captain. You will help ensure the safety of the vessel and crew while docked and the safe movement and navigation of the vessel and tows underway. The role also includes operating mechanical, electrical, and navigation systems; assessing equipment needs for each job; maintaining vessel documents; recording crew hours; responding to emergencies; and assisting with tug inspections and compliance with Foss SMS/ISM/VMS. Pay is $800 per day, with estimated annual compensation of $146,000 based on an even-time schedule of 182.5 working days per year. An up to $5,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Document or Merchant Mariner Credential, with a minimum USCG 1600 GT Mate upon Oceans license, Mate of Towing Vessels upon Oceans, and STCW.
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), passport, and USCG-issued Medical Certificate.
At least two years of vessel experience as a Deckhand, Deckhand/Engineer, or licensed deck officer.

Responsibilities

Assist the captain with towing, docking, and unloading barges and other vessels from port to port.
Steer, operate, push, and pull barges to their destinations or berths as directed by the captain.
While towing, monitor water depth, weather, surging, and other traffic, and keep the tow wire clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and other vessels.
Directly operate winches, engines, generators, electrical systems, and wheelhouse navigational electronics and devices.
Analyze each job to determine the equipment best suited to handle it.
Use onboard platforms to maintain vessel documents (Helm).
Enter hours worked for crew members.
Follow proper procedures when handling emergency situations.
Assist with tug inspections and ensure compliance while learning Foss SMS/ISM/VMS.
Be responsible for the safety of the vessel and crew while docked and for safe vessel and tow movement and navigation underway.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
Life insurance equal to two times annual base salary.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k) program with a 4% match, vested immediately.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Travel paid upfront by Foss, including flights, hotels, rentals, and meals during travel.
Other voluntary benefits available for purchase via payroll deduction at group rates.
Benefits as required by law.
Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus.