Chief Mate

Hornblower Corp; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp is seeking a Casual/Relief Chief Mate for TSVRON vessels in the United States. The role reports to the Master and oversees the Deck department, cargo operations, safety, and emergency response leadership.

It requires active SECRET clearance, US passport, TWIC, CAC, and STCW credentials for Mate 500GT-3000GT, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Expect OT of about 44 hours weekly underway, 8 hours in port, and 12 hours per day underway.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance required by federal regulations.
• US passport and TWIC access required.
• CAC credential must be obtainable and maintained.
• STCW certifications including Mate 500GT-3000GT, OICNW, RFPNW, PSC, GMDSS, ECDIS, VSO.
• Ability to supervise deck operations and manage safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise deck department activities and ensure cargo operations safety.
• Plan loading, stowage, and discharge of cargo in a safe, stable condition.
• Lead emergency response and training for ship replenishment and navigational safety.
• Maintain station bills, fire/safety equipment, and security of materials.
• Direct crew in call-outs and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Deck supervision

Emergency response

Safety training

Crew leadership

Effective communication

Problem solving

Logistics planning

Education

STCW: Mate 500GT-3000GT

OICNW

Able Seafarer-Deck

RFPNW

GMDSS Operator

ECDIS

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Casual/Relief Chief Mate - TSVRON vessels

$51.28/hour

Position Summary:

This is a Casual/Relief position. The Chief Mate supervises the actions of the Deck department. This role is responsible to the Master for the safe stowage of all equipment loaded aboard, specifically for proper planning, loading, stowage, and discharge of cargo and ship maintenance in a safe and stable condition. The Chief Mate prepares and submits Deck department repair lists, ensures all repairs to the hull superstructure and equipment are accomplished, and inspects repairs made by non-organic maintenance personnel. This position is the Person-in-charge of the emergency response team. The Chief Mate is also the training officer responsible for training all personnel in their duties for ship replenishment, emergencies, and execution of safe navigational practices. This role serves as the damage control officer responsible for the preparation of station bills, maintenance of fire detection systems, and maintenance of firefighting and lifesaving apparatus. Additionally, the Chief Mate is the security officer responsible for force protection, physical security of government property, and security awareness for classified documents and materials. The Chief Mate is the safety officer responsible for Deck department safety meetings, presenting progress reports of safety items and recommendations, maintaining a safety library, and advising personnel and department heads of current safety procedures and developments.

OT estimated to be 44 hours per week underway.

8 Hours per day in port

12 Hours per day UW

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise actions of the Deck department.
• Responsible to Master for safe stowage of all equipment loaded aboard.
• Responsible for proper planning, loading, stowage, and discharge of cargo and ship maintenance in a safe and stable condition.
• Prepare and submit Deck department repair list.
• Ensure all repairs to the hull superstructure and equipment are accomplished.
• Inspect repairs made by non-organic maintenance personnel.
• Person-in-charge of emergency response team.
• Training officer responsible for training of all personnel in their duties for ship replenishment, emergencies, and execution of safe navigational practices.
• Damage control officer responsible for preparation of station bills, maintenance of fire detection systems, and maintenance of firefighting and lifesaving apparatuses.
• Security officer responsible for force protection, physical security of government property, and security awareness for classified documents and materials.
• Safety officer responsible for Deck department safety meetings, presenting progress report of safety items and recommendations.
• Maintain safety library and advise personnel and department heads of current safety procedures and developments.
• Direct actions of crew in operations of vessels weight-handling equipment, anchor tackle, small boats.
• Assign duties associated with departmental "call-out" (e.g., painting, cleaning, greasing).
• Stand navigation watch as assigned per operational requirements.
• Be qualified/certified in crane operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: STCW Requirements: Mate Between 500GT and 3000GT; OICNW; Able Seafarer-Deck; RFPNW; PSC; Medical care Provider; ADV FF; Basic Training; GMDSS Operator; ECDIS; VSO.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have active SECRET clearance.
• Must possess a valid United States Passport
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
• Demonstrate appropriate management and administrative skills.
• Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work assignments.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative solutions to engineering problems
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and maintain quality working relationships with other employees and the public during work.
• Ability to establish and execute complex oral and written instructions, apply available guidelines to various situations, and perform more than functions at a time in an environment subject to many distractions.
• Ability to plan and organize and to meet rigid schedules and demanding timelines.
• Must have technical and organizational skills.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all-pertinent regulations and laws
• Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Successfully submit and complete pre-employment background check.
• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG including pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing.

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