Chief Mate: Offshore Recovery & Payload Ops

Core Group; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group seeks a Chief Mate to oversee the deck department aboard recovery and drone‑support vessels operating from Florida. You will coordinate daily deck operations, assist the Captain, supervise crew, and ensure safe execution of offshore recovery, payload handling, and asset transportation under USCG regulations.

You will lead training, assign tasks, maintain logs, inspect equipment, and manage spare parts.

Qualifications

• Resume
• MMC
• USCG Medical
• TWIC
• Passport

Responsibilities

• Assist the Captain in all vessel operations, including navigation, docking, and safety protocols.
• Lead deck crew in preparing, deploying, and retrieving recovery systems and equipment.
• Execute offshore recovery and transport operations for rockets, spacecraft, and critical payloads.
• Supervise deck crew activities, providing training, guidance, and safety briefings.
• Assign work tasks to ensure operational readiness and efficiency.
• Uphold strict safety standards and compliance with company policies.
• Implement vessel safety protocols, ensuring compliance with US Coast Guard regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and drills for emergencies.
• Ensure maintenance of safety equipment and life‑saving appliances.
• Oversee deck equipment maintenance, ensuring recovery gear is operational.
• Manage inventory of deck supplies, equipment, and spare parts for mission support.
• Inspect deck machinery, winches, cranes, and navigation equipment.
• Maintain logs and records of daily operations, recovery events, and maintenance activities.
• Prepare post‑mission reports and document incidents or equipment malfunctions.

Job description

Core Group seeks a Chief Mate to oversee the deck department aboard recovery and drone‑support vessels operating from Florida. You will coordinate daily deck operations, assist the Captain, supervise crew, and ensure safe execution of offshore recovery, payload handling, and asset transportation under USCG regulations.

You will lead training, assign tasks, maintain logs, inspect equipment, and manage spare parts.