Mate, 2nd - Marine

Savage•Tampa, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mate is primarily responsible for conducting cargo operations, overseeing deck hands, performing and supervising deck maintenance duties, and standing a navigational watch (Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW)). The Cargo Mate reports directly to the Master for navigational duties and for maintenance and safety related duties, and additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must hold the following USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements capable of foreign voyages:
International STCW Endorsements: Officer In Charge of a Navigation Watch (STCW A-II/I-OINCW 500 Gross Tons or more), Able Seafarer-Deck (STCW II/5), RFPNW (STCW II/4), STCW Basic Safety Training (STCW VI/1), PSC (STCW VI/2), Vessel Security Officer (STCW VI/5), Medical First Aid Provider (STCW VI/4), and Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA).
USCG National Endorsements (Domestic): 500 GRT Oceans or 1,600 GRT Oceans or higher, Mate Pilot of Towing Oceans (Master Towing Oceans preferred), Lifeboatman, Deck Officer – Radar Observer (Unlimited), and FCC License. Tankerman PIC Barge limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes.
Must have current USCG/STCW medical certificate, renewed every 2 years
Must have a valid TWIC card and Passport
High School diploma

Nice To Haves

Articulated Tug/Barge experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs inspection, testing and maintenance of deck and cargo machinery and systems as well as all firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment onboard.
The Mate performs Bridge Standing Orders, Logbook Maintenance, Bridge Checklists, Emergency Checklists, Emergency Drills and Exercises, Emergency Equipment Inspection, Emergency Instructions, Work-rest oversight and documentation, Crew Sign-on, Onboard Familiarization, and manage crew changes.
Obtain working knowledge of the Safety Management System and comply with all procedures outlined within as relating to the position.
Accurately report and record maintenance related activities.

Benefits

Travel assistance to & from vessel paid for by employer
A culture that appreciates team members
Profit Sharing
Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
Opportunity for growth
A commitment to helping our team members do things that they never dreamed possible
medical, dental, and vision coverage
life, AD&D, and disability insurance
supplemental coverage options
health savings and flexible spending accounts
paid time off
profit sharing
a 401(k) plan with company match