Engineering Technician IV (AVR Captain)

Systems Application & Technologies•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 PTMO (Pacific Target and Marine Operations) program at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, California. The position serves as Ship’s Captain or Mate aboard vessels in the contract’s inventory and supports marine operations involving vessels from 24-foot RHIBs to 264-foot support vessels and targets. Duties include towing, target recovery, and offshore navigation in accordance with USCG standards. The role directs daily vessel operations, maintenance, workload, and operational and crew resource management. It oversees USCG safety training and drills and vessel record-keeping, including running logs and trip reports. The technician follows preventative maintenance programs using technical service manuals and schematic charts for marine engines and related equipment. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, ashore and afloat, on dry or wet and even or uneven surfaces. The role involves working in a seaborne environment, some shift work at remote locations, multiple overnight assignments, and routine travel to remote work locations. Deployments on support and target vessels may be required within the continental United States and occasionally outside it. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and overtime at times to support operations. The current schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with alternating Fridays (one eight-hour workday and one day off).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; technical school or specialized training in the appropriate field is required, or 10+ years of experience performing the described functions may replace the education and training requirement.
Valid USCG Master Mariner credential of at least 100 GT is required.
Working knowledge of crane, deck, and anchor winch operations is required.
Local knowledge of Southern California waters and coastal ports, and knowledge of military operations, is required.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Positive customer service attitude.
Current driver’s license and eligibility to be insured under the company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work, government, or rental vehicles during working hours and throughout employment.
U.S. citizenship and 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, including physical examination, drug screen, vision and hearing testing, medical condition certification, and back x-ray.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a seaborne environment, at remote locations, and on wet or uneven surfaces; routine remote travel and occasional overnight assignments are required.
Ability to work overtime when required to support operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a military environment at E-6 or above, or on a military facility.
Third issue USCG Master Mariner credential.
10 years’ experience operating as Master aboard commercial or military vessels serving Southern California 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 Ship’s Captain or Mate on 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 vessel maintenance, workload, and operational and crew resource management.
Oversee required USCG safety training and drills and vessel record-keeping, including running logs and trip reports.
Follow preventative maintenance programs using technical service manuals and schematic charts for marine engines and related marine equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.