Advise Station Management regarding various marine oriented concerns.
Capability and willingness to mentor and provide advanced training to Station Staff.
Operates and maintains a fleet of an average of fifteen active small boats, including inflatable boats and outboard motors.
Operates vehicles and equipment to launch and recover the small boats via trailer.
Maintenance areas include, but are not limited to: inboard diesel, hydraulics, outboard motors, inflatable boats, and rigid hull inflatables, including proper inventory and tracking of spare parts.
Designs and implements training and oversite for station personnel in marine safety. This may include: basic seamanship, dead reckoning and electronic navigation, radio protocol, small boat handling, creating a float plan, rough weather operations, sea ice operations, vessel safety, cold water survival, deployment of oceanographic systems, trailering vessels, procedures for conducting operations in remote settings, and other topics as needed.
Leads the Ocean Search and Rescue (OSAR) team. Conducts and documents monthly drills and training.
Maintains records of daily operations including vessel logs, situation reports, fuel usage, equipment maintenance, vessel launch/recovery, and turnover reports.
Prepares and maintains documentation for Palmer Station boating operations, including JHA’s and Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintains stock and records of extensive spares inventory in order fully support the scientific program.
Recommends to Marine Technical Services Manager or designee equipment and supply needs or problems.
May involve off-ice TDY to provide planning and expertise regarding the small boat fleet.
Performs timely inspections of safety, lifesaving, firefighting and other emergency equipment.
Responsible for the safety and cleanliness of various shop areas.
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & community meetings.
This position requires heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity both indoors and outdoors.
Performs other duties as required.
USCG Captain’s OUVP license
Minimum six (6+) years of experience acting as a vessel Captain, or in senior engineering/systems design role.
Two (2+) of the six (6+) years’ experience must be in maintaining small vessel systems and hulls, or equivalent.
Experience in commercial marine operations such as merchant marine, fisheries, or boatyards
Demonstrated experience with coastal navigation, electronic navigation, and dead reckoning
Experience training others in small vessel operation
Demonstrated leadership skills in vessel scheduling, maintenance, and operation
Ability to mentor and provide advanced training to station staff, and scientists
Comprehensive knowledge of small vessel operation, trailering, troubleshooting and maintenance
Proven ability to repair and troubleshoot engines and/or machinery including 4-stroke outboards, diesel, and inflatables
High level independent problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to facilitate challenging situations and communicate effectively across various stakeholders
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
USCG 25-ton (or higher) Captain’s license
Experience working on vessels with customers and/or students
Prior research vessel support experience
Experience working at Palmer Station Boathouse
Knowledge of Palmer Station Basin
Emergency Medical Technician, offshore or field medic training
College level coursework in marine or a science-related field
High-latitude experience is a plus
Experience transporting, handling, deploying and retrieving oceanographic sampling equipment
Must Possess a Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
