Captain's Assistant: Vessel Operations & Safety Lead

M. C. Dean; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Captain's Assistant to support the Ship Captain with the operation and safety of vessel(s) during assigned shifts, both afloat and at dock, including maintenance of water vessel systems and ensuring high-quality guest services.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years on boats, strong navigational and maintenance skills, excellent interpersonal and customer-service abilities, and the ability to stay calm and direct in emergencies while coordinating with crew and shore teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in ship operations or nautical roles.
• Excellent boat handling and navigational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service abilities.
• Proven maintenance and troubleshooting experience on vessels.
• IT proficiency for reporting and systems.
• Inventory and admin experience.
• Health and safety training and compliance.
• Ability to stay calm and give directions in an emergency.
• Organized and methodical approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ultimate safety for passengers, crew, environment & vessel
• Achieving owner's objectives
• Shipyard/project management
• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Navigation
• Guest hospitality / guest services

Skills

Boat handling

Navigational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

IT proficiency

Inventory experience

Health and safety training

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Emergency leadership

Organization

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a Captain's Assistant to support the Ship Captain with the operation and safety of vessel(s) during assigned shifts, both afloat and at dock, including maintenance of water vessel systems and ensuring high-quality guest services.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years on boats, strong navigational and maintenance skills, excellent interpersonal and customer-service abilities, and the ability to stay calm and direct in emergencies while coordinating with crew and shore teams.