Navigational Watch 3rd Mate

Calista Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Contract Services LLC is seeking an Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch aboard a high-speed craft operating on ocean routes. You will safely navigate and operate the vessel, supervise deck evolutions, and ensure adherence to USCG, STCW, and company requirements to support mission execution.

This role requires commanding the navigational watch, conducting voyage planning, operating radar/ARPA/ECDIS, supervising mooring and deck operations, and maintaining logs and navigational

Qualifications

• USCG credentials required.
• STCW certifications listed.
• GMDSS Radio Operator License and FCC permit.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Stand navigational watch and voyage planning.
• Operate radar/ARPA/ECDIS and maintain logs.
• Supervise deck operations and maintenance of charts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Report to Master and assist during emergencies.
• Direct lookouts, helm orders, and bridge watch.

Skills

OICNW duties

COLREGS knowledge

ECDIS ARPA

Leadership

Bridge watchkeeping

Tools

ECDIS

Radar

ARPA

GMDSS

Job description

Yulista Contract Services LLC Regular Primary Function Serve as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch aboard a high-speed craft operating on ocean routes. Safely navigate and operate the vessel, supervise deck operations, ensure compliance with USCG, STCW, and company requirements, and support mission execution.

Essential Duties

• Stand navigational watch
• conduct voyage planning
• operate radar/ARPA/ECDIS
• supervise mooring and deck evolutions
• maintain charts and publications
• conduct drills
• maintain logs
• ensure regulatory compliance
• perform duties assigned by the Master.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises up to four (4) Able Seamen (ABs) during assigned watches and deck evolutions.
• Serves as the Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch (OICNW) while underway, exercising delegated authority from the Master for the safe navigation and operation of the vessel.
• Directs and coordinates lookout duties, helm orders, and bridge watch activities to ensure compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), Navigation Rules, and company operating procedures.
• Supervises all deck operations conducted during the assigned watch, including mooring, anchoring, towing, RHIB launch and recovery, cargo handling, replenishment, and flight deck support operations, as applicable.
• Ensures assigned deck personnel comply with established safety policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable USCG, NAVSEA, and company requirements.
• Assigns work, monitors performance, and provides on-the-job instruction and mentoring to Able Seamen.
• Maintains situational awareness of vessel operations and promptly reports abnormal conditions, hazards, or operational concerns to the Master.
• Coordinates with the Chief Engineer and engineering watch personnel during normal and casualty operations to ensure the safe operation of the vessel.
• Maintains required navigational records, bridge logs, and watch documentation.
• Directs the initial response to emergencies occurring during the assigned watch until relieved by the Master or designated senior officer.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of COLREGS, high-speed craft operations, bridge resource management, GMDSS, navigation, maritime safety, leadership, and emergency response.

Required Qualifications

• USCG Credential: Master of Self-Propelled Vessels Less than 1600 GRT Upon Oceans (Domestic), 3000 GT ITC Upon Oceans.
• STCW BT, AFF, Lifeboatman, BRM, ECDIS, Radar Observer Unlimited, ARPA.
• GMDSS Radio Operator License and FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit.
• U.S. Navy Naval X-Craft HSC Type Rating (Master) or obtain within 60 days after vessel availability.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Working Environment

Shipboard environment with exposure to weather, noise, vibration, machinery, confined spaces, and emergency situations.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Thank you for your interest in Yulista! As you get to know Yulista, you’ll discover that we encompass many subsidiaries, each offering unique and specialized capabilities within their respective fields. All our subsidiaries operate cohesively under the overarching Yulista umbrella. This allows us to leverage combined strengths, foster collaboration across diverse expertise areas, and provide comprehensive solutions to our customers. Since 2002, Yulista has leveraged our technical expertise to maintain aircraft and ground vehicles, advance aerospace technology and missile defense, support national security, and sustain base and maritime operations. In a fiercely competitive market, our agile teams embrace complex challenges, delivering mission-critical solutions. Yulista has been a trusted and preferred partner for mission-ready clients, renowned for consistently providing innovative expertise that drives success. Our greatest strength lies in the passion and commitment of our men and women who strive to make the impossible possible.