Assistant Captain: Maritime Operations & Safety

Republic Services; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Assistant Captain to operate ships and water vessels, conduct vessel inspections, and ensure safe navigation. You will use navigational tools, weather forecasts, and current predictions to safeguard the crew and vessel.

The role includes supervising crew, training in safety and seamanship, maintaining logs, and adhering to all procedures and regulations. Extensive travel to domestic and international locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documentation, technical procedures, and regulations.
• Skill communicating complex, technical information clearly to others.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts in practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Deploys, tows, and anchors containment boom and other spill response equipment.
• Keeps vessel logs and inspections up to date.
• Directs deckhands and passengers for safety during navigational hazards or events.
• Provides ongoing safety, seamanship, and navigation training.
• Conducts onboard safety drills and ensures regulatory paperwork is completed.
• Performs duties related to confined spaces, spill response, and industrial maintenance as needed.

Skills

Oil spill response

Travel to vessels internationally

Regulatory interpretation

Effective communication

Quantitative reasoning

Maritime survival craft operation

Education

USCG Master Merchant Mariner Credential (1600 GRT Oceans) w/ Radar license

STCW and GMDSS certificates

Able Bodied Seaman (AB)

Tankerman PIC endorsement

U.S. Passport (if required)

Tools

Maritime navigation equipment

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Assistant Captain to operate ships and water vessels, conduct vessel inspections, and ensure safe navigation. You will use navigational tools, weather forecasts, and current predictions to safeguard the crew and vessel.

The role includes supervising crew, training in safety and seamanship, maintaining logs, and adhering to all procedures and regulations. Extensive travel to domestic and international locations may be required.