Marine Professional - Ship Master (Captain) RV Savannah
Job Details
Institution:
University System of Georgia, Skidaway Institute of OceanographyPost date:
Sep 4, 2018Duties:
Overall responsibility for vessel maintenance, operations, and preparation to ensure all systems and the vessel structural integrity are fit for sea
Overall responsibility for safety of all crew and science party members
Coordination of cruise planning efforts with science party, ship’s marine technician, and SKIO Marine Superintendent to effectively execute mission
Responsibility for the management of all medical and lifesaving equipment
Oversee safety drills in compliance with USCG and UNOLS RVSS policies
Oversee vessel inspections with USCG, ABS, and NSF
Overall responsibility for all ship logs with regards to maintenance and daily records
Serve as chief navigator/helmsman for all docking and hazardous navigational situations
Set watch schedules
Effectively supervise ship crew members to ensure proper conduct and completion of their assigned duties
Coordinate crew member training
Provide fair crew performance evaluations and correct deficiencies
Provide promotion and disciplinary recommendations to the Marine Superintendent
Ensure vessel is in compliance with all state and federal polices and regulations including State of Georgia, UGA, USCG, EPA, ABS, and UNOLS-RVSS
Serve as shipboard coordinator for all UGA, State and Federal policies including but not limited to EEO, Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Overall responsibility for safety of all crew and science party members
Coordination of cruise planning efforts with science party, ship’s marine technician, and SKIO Marine Superintendent to effectively execute mission
Responsibility for the management of all medical and lifesaving equipment
Oversee safety drills in compliance with USCG and UNOLS RVSS policies
Oversee vessel inspections with USCG, ABS, and NSF
Overall responsibility for all ship logs with regards to maintenance and daily records
Serve as chief navigator/helmsman for all docking and hazardous navigational situations
Set watch schedules
Effectively supervise ship crew members to ensure proper conduct and completion of their assigned duties
Coordinate crew member training
Provide fair crew performance evaluations and correct deficiencies
Provide promotion and disciplinary recommendations to the Marine Superintendent
Ensure vessel is in compliance with all state and federal polices and regulations including State of Georgia, UGA, USCG, EPA, ABS, and UNOLS-RVSS
Serve as shipboard coordinator for all UGA, State and Federal policies including but not limited to EEO, Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
A valid USCG 500-ton Master Oceans license required (1600-ton Master Oceans preferred)
Other licenses and certificates required: STCW, Medical PIC, Radar, TWIC, USCG Medical Certificate
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of diesel and gas engines, pumps, compressors, generators, and auxiliary equipment common to marine vessels required
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required (maritime academy degree preferred)
At least 5 years experience operating vessels of equivalent size or greater and mission in oceanographic research required (experience working in waters of the southeastern United States preferred)
Supervisory experience required
Proficiency with the use of personal computers including Microsoft Office software and email applications
Good physical conditioning with the mobility to move throughout the ship, enter voids and tanks, and the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
Valid driver’s license
Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug test is required
Other licenses and certificates required: STCW, Medical PIC, Radar, TWIC, USCG Medical Certificate
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of diesel and gas engines, pumps, compressors, generators, and auxiliary equipment common to marine vessels required
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required (maritime academy degree preferred)
At least 5 years experience operating vessels of equivalent size or greater and mission in oceanographic research required (experience working in waters of the southeastern United States preferred)
Supervisory experience required
Proficiency with the use of personal computers including Microsoft Office software and email applications
Good physical conditioning with the mobility to move throughout the ship, enter voids and tanks, and the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
Valid driver’s license
Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug test is required
About Employer:
The University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) is a multidisciplinary research institution located on a 700 acre campus on Skidaway Island. The Institute’s primary goals are to further understanding of marine and environmental sciences, conduct leading edge research on marine and coastal systems, and train tomorrow’s scientists. Our campus is also a host to Georgia Southern University’s Applied Coastal Research Lab, NOAA Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, The University of Georgia’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium, and The Nature Conservancy.
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is home to the R/V Savannah. The R/V Savannah is operated by the Institute and is a member of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) fleet.
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is home to the R/V Savannah. The R/V Savannah is operated by the Institute and is a member of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) fleet.
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