Mate Licensed - Daily

Trident Seafoods Corporation•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Master, the Mate Licensed assists in directing and overseeing senior vessel crew activities, including deck, engineering, production, and safety. The role shares responsibility for navigation and primary vessel activities, which may include fishing, processing, or hauling freight. When the Master is off duty, the Mate is responsible for operating the vessel in accordance with Trident policy and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The Mate assists with day-to-day and pre-season vessel operations, capital projects, vessel deck and navigation standards, required documentation, staffing needs, training, budgets, and safety compliance. The role works with the Master and Corporate Manager on project feasibility, scheduling, budgeting, and regulatory compliance; advises management about developments affecting operations; and helps interpret and apply company policies to deck activities. The position requires a valid USCG Mate License of at least 500 GRT, at least two years of experience as a Mate in the applicable fishery, current First Aid and CPR cards, and the ability to support vessel safety, navigation, communication, and medical needs. The employee works in a vessel environment with wet and humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, changing weather, loud noise, and other potential hazards. The work also involves regular standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, climbing, and lifting items of varying weights.

Requirements

Valid USCG Mate License of at least 500 GRT.
At least two years of experience as a Mate in the fishery being applied for.
Intermediate firefighting skills.
Basic navigation and communication skills.
Ability to conduct safety drills for crew and guests.
Ability to manage the vessel’s medical and first-aid needs.
Appropriate trade licenses and permits when required, such as a CG license of appropriate tonnage and STCW endorsement.
Current First Aid and CPR cards.
Familiarity with state and federal regulations applicable to the vessel.
Familiarity with production needs and willingness to work with others to support them.

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.
Ability to work and communicate with Claims and HR departments to monitor crew needs and issues.

Responsibilities

Assist with pre-season and day-to-day vessel operations.
Operate the vessel when the Master is off duty, following company policy and applicable laws and regulations.
Assist the Master and Corporate Manager with capital projects, including drydocking, installation and repair projects, and major purchases; support scheduling, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
Assist in establishing and overseeing performance and operating standards for vessel deck and navigation systems.
Assist with required documentation for primary vessel functions.
Analyze and leverage human-resource needs for short- and long-term projects.
Consult with the Master about the feasibility and cost effectiveness of current and future projects.
Assist in designing and implementing training for vessel deck and engineering staff to ensure they are properly trained, qualified, and compliant with applicable requirements.
Forecast departmental operating costs and direct preparation of budget requests.
Advise management of developments that may affect profit, schedules, costs, or interdepartmental relations.
Provide direction and example in interpreting and applying company policies and procedures to deck activities.
Maintain knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations and develop recommendations.
Maintain knowledge of safety policies and regulations to help ensure safe performance by self and others.
Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.