Engineering Technician IV (AVR Captain)

Systems Application & Technologies Inc•Port Hueneme, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is hiring an Engineering Technician IV to serve as a Seaborne AVR Captain supporting the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division’s Pacific Target and Marine Operations program at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, California. The position serves as a ship’s captain or mate on vessels in the contract’s inventory, ranging from 24-foot RHIBs to 264-foot support vessels and targets. Duties include vessel operations, towing, target recovery, offshore navigation, maintenance oversight, crew resource management, safety training and vessel records. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, both ashore and afloat, and may involve remote locations, shift work, overnight assignments, routine deployments, travel within the United States and occasional international travel. The current schedule is 9/80, with overtime required at times. The position is full-time and non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical school or specialized training in the appropriate field, or 10 or more years of experience performing the described functions in lieu of that education.
Valid USCG Master Mariner credential of at least 100 GT.
Working knowledge of crane, deck, and anchor winch operations.
Local knowledge of Southern California waters and coastal ports, including knowledge of military operations.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Positive customer service attitude.
Current driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s vehicle insurance policy when driving work, government, or rental vehicles during working hours and throughout employment.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance before the start date and maintain it throughout employment.
Pass background screening, including SSN, driver record, and criminal background investigation.
Pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, vision and hearing tests, medical condition certification, and back X-ray.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a seaborne environment, at remote locations, and on shore or afloat on even or uneven surfaces that may be dry or wet.
Availability for shift work, multiple overnight assignments, mandatory travel to remote work locations, routine deployments in the United States and occasional deployments outside the United States, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a military environment at E-6 or above, or on a military facility.
Third-issue USCG Master Mariner credential.
Ten years of experience operating as Master aboard commercial or military vessels serving Southern California’s offshore industries.
Intermediate knowledge of generator systems and related marine auxiliary equipment, including hydraulics and electrical systems.
Knowledge of mechanical repairs on Caterpillar engines.

Responsibilities

Serve as captain or mate aboard vessels in the contract’s inventory.
Serve as captain or crew on vessels ranging from 24-foot RHIBs to 264-foot support vessels and targets.
Support towing operations, target recovery, and offshore navigation in accordance with USCG standards.
Direct daily vessel operations, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, workload, and operational and crew resource management.
Oversee required USCG safety training and drills, vessel records, running logs, and trip reports.
Follow preventative maintenance programs using technical service manuals and schematic charts for marine engines and related equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.