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Benefits you receive when working with Savage:- 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
Job Summary: This position is based out of Tampa, FL.The Cargo Chief Mate is primarily responsible for conducting cargo operations, oversee deck hands, perform and supervise deck maintenance duties, and stand a navigational watch (Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW). The Cargo Chief Mate reports directly to the Master for navigational duties and for maintenance and safety related duties, and additional duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities:- Performs inspection, testing and maintenance of deck and cargo machinery and systems as well as all firefighting, lifesaving, navigation, and safety equipment onboard.
- The Cargo Chief 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.
- Assign tasks to Mates and AB's as required
Requirements/Qualifications:- 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)
- 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)
- 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
Education/Experience: - High School diploma
- Articulated Tug/Barge experience preferred
- Caustic Soda experience is preferred
Physical Requirements:- Able to work in confined spaces, carrying heavy tools, climbing and descending ladders, consistently asked to lift and carry loads at least 40 pounds
- Must have current USCG STCW Medical Certificate, renewed every 2 years
Additional Information:- A complete job description is available upon request
- Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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