Master Licensed Daily - Independence

Trident Seafoods Corporation•Tacoma, VA

About The Position

The Master Licensed Daily directs and oversees pre-season and day-to-day vessel operations, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as Trident policy. The role establishes performance and operating standards for vessel deck and navigation systems and oversees documentation for primary vessel functions. In collaboration with the Corporate Manager and Chief Engineer, the position leads capital projects such as drydocking, installations, repairs, and major purchases, including scheduling, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. The role also assesses staffing needs, works with management and production staff to evaluate project feasibility and cost effectiveness, and oversees training to ensure vessel personnel meet qualification and regulatory certification requirements. The position applies company policies to vessel engineering activities, evaluates new technologies that may improve operations, and maintains knowledge of safety policies and regulations. It also supports vessel production, crew medical and first-aid needs, safety programs, and the training and development of deck crews.

Requirements

Valid USCG Master License (5000 GRT) with OICNW and RFPNW.
Three years as captain of a processing vessel in the fishery being applied for.
Three years as a mate on a similar-sized vessel.
Advanced firefighting skills.
Clean vessel safety record.
Clear criminal background check.
Familiarity with state and federal requirements and regulations for the fishery and vessel.
Familiarity with pollution abatement procedures.
Basic HR awareness and training.
Familiarity with navigation in Alaska and local knowledge.
Familiarity with production needs and willingness to work with the vessel manager and Chief Engineer to support production.
Ability to manage vessel medical and first-aid needs and communicate with Corporate Claims and HR about crew needs and issues.
Ability to manage vessel safety programs and keep the vessel shipshape.
Ability to oversee deck crew training and encourage crew development.
Appropriate trade licenses and permits when required, such as a Coast Guard license of appropriate tonnage and STCW endorsement.
Current First Aid and CPR cards.
Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Knowledge of email, spreadsheet, word-processing, and presentation software.
Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English.
Ability to use customer service, interpersonal, teamwork, decision-making, creativity, independent judgment, discretion, problem-analysis, and supervision skills.

Nice To Haves

Extensive seafood or related industry experience.
Four to ten years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee pre-season and daily vessel operations in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Trident policy.
Work with the Corporate Manager and Chief Engineer to lead capital projects, including drydocking, installation and repair projects, and major purchases; manage scheduling, budgeting, and compliance.
Establish and oversee performance and operating standards for vessel deck and navigation systems, and resolve operational problems.
Oversee required documentation for primary vessel functions.
Analyze staffing needs to support short- and long-term projects.
Consult with management and production staff about the engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness of current or future projects.
Oversee training for vessel deck and engineering staff to ensure they are properly trained, qualified, and compliant with regulatory training and certification requirements.
Provide direction and example in interpreting and applying company policies and procedures to engineering activities.
Maintain knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations and develop recommendations.
Maintain knowledge of safety policies and regulations and ensure duties are performed safely.
Manage vessel medical and first-aid needs and communicate with Corporate Claims and HR about crew needs and issues.
Manage vessel safety programs and maintain the vessel in shipshape condition.
Oversee deck crew training and encourage crew members to develop additional skills or work toward a Coast Guard license.
Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.