Chief Mate - Seaward Services

Seaward Services Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower is seeking a Chief Mate for its Seaward Services operation in Norfolk. This role oversees the Deck department, ensuring the safe stowage of equipment, training personnel, and maintaining safety protocols. The ideal candidate holds necessary U.S. Coast Guard certifications and a high school diploma, showcasing excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate for Chief Mate.
• High School diploma required.
• Must maintain an active SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise actions of the Deck department.
• Ensure safe stowage of equipment and cargo.
• Oversee safety meetings and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Management

Planning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shipboard monitoring and maintenance software

Job description

Hornblower is seeking a Chief Mate for our Seaward Services operation with TSVRON in Norfolk VA.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower's RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

The Chief Mate supervises the actions of the Deck department on the TSV-3 HUNTER. 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. Position contingent on awarding of contract.

• 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.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: STCW Requirements: Chief 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 be able to acquire and maintain an 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.

About Us:

Hornblower’s passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower’s mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.

The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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