Chief Mate, Research Vessel Ops & Navigation (Great Lakes)

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 67,645 - 74,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant PTO pay-out

Job summary

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. is hiring for a position aboard the R/V Lake Guardian, the largest research vessel in the U.S. EPA fleet. The role involves assisting the Captain with navigation and conducting safety drills, while maintaining the ship's operations.

Requirements include holding a valid USCG license, experience with research vessels being a plus. This is a compelling opportunity for those passionate about marine research and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Valid USCG license required for Chief Mate.
• Experience on research vessels preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with scientists and managers.

Responsibilities

• Assist Captain in navigation and ship operations.
• Conduct safety drills and maintain safety compliance.
• Oversee deck maintenance and crew coordination.
• Maintain logs for navigation and safety.

Skills

Navigation assistance

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Valid USCG license as Mate of Self-Propelled Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage

Job description

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. is hiring for a position aboard the R/V Lake Guardian, the largest research vessel in the U.S. EPA fleet. The role involves assisting the Captain with navigation and conducting safety drills, while maintaining the ship's operations.

Requirements include holding a valid USCG license, experience with research vessels being a plus. This is a compelling opportunity for those passionate about marine research and environmental stewardship.