Mate - Part Time On Call (Seasonal) (Galveston, TX)

Mate - Part Time On Call (Seasonal) (Galveston, TX)

08 Mar 2024
Texas, Galveston 00000 Galveston USA

Mate - Part Time On Call (Seasonal) (Galveston, TX)

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Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual to serve as Mate for vessel support services to the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) Flower Garden Banks (FGB) in Galveston, TX. The ONMS FGB operates an 83-foot Research Vessel (R/V) Manta R-8301, along with an auxiliary 15-foot support skiff, and occasionally other NOAA owned vessels. The vessels perform research, education and outreach missions that address the goals and needs of the National Marine Sanctuaries at Flower Garden Banks located 115 na. miles offshore of Galveston, TX. The vessels home port is at Texas A&M Galveston marina on Pelican Island in Galveston, TX. The individual must maintain a professional demeanor and work closely and collegially to support the scientists, natural resources managers, and educators working onboard the vessel. Duties include but are not limited to:

Operating, overseeing, and/or assisting in the operations of R/V Manta and R-1504 in Galveston, TX

Performing regular vessel maintenance, preventative maintenance, and light repairs such as boat checks,

fueling, vessel logs, fluid changes, cleaning and more.

Conducting regular safety drills and training for crew members and junior operators.

Ensure vessels are maintained in accordance with the NOAA Small Boat Program requirements. Adhering to

established procedures and NOAA safety programs including but not limited to NOAA Administrative Order

209-125 and the NOAA small boat operations manual.

Coordinate and support emergent repairs to FGBNMS small boat assets if and when required

Although NOAA will schedule missions as far in advance as possible, this position must be flexible due to

weather and emergency operations; ready and available for emergency responses.

Operating deck equipment, including winches, deck cranes, boat davit, A-frame, anchor windlass, and Nitrox

compressor system.

Serve as coxswain for vessel skiff

Identify maintenance and repair items for equipment and operations.

Provide oversight of crew support for onboard science activities.

Coordinate with science leads for safe scientific operations.

Qualifications

Current 100-Ton USCG Master License and at least 6 years of experience working in coastal waters.

Experience working on research vessels embarked with scientific personnel.

Able to attain higher level USCG STCW approved training (e.g. Medical Person in Charge, Shipboard

Medical Provider).

Ability to work collegially with scientists, natural resources managers, and educators.

Possess or able to obtain NOAA Component Course certification.

Current first Aid, CPR and AED certifications.

Working knowledge of FCC marine radio licensing requirements and operations procedures, including

marine distress communications.

Experience performing routine maintenance tasks on marine engine and systems.

Experience with small research vessels and experience with NOAA operations is highly desired, including but

not limited to:

o SCUBA diving operations at anchor/mooring and live boating.

o Use and maintenance of Nitrox compressor system.

o Utilizing GPS for following transect lines and finding target sites.

o Scientific equipment launch and recovery using A frame, oceanographic winch, capstan and boat crane.

o Towing small net and scientific equipment at low speed.

o Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) launch, recovery, and tracking.

o Serving as the liaison between the vessel crew and the science party.

o Knowledge of onboard water quality instrumentation.

AAP/EEO Statement:

CPC is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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