Seaborne Vessel Captain & Engineering Technician IV

Systems-Application-; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

PTO and Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

SA-TECH is seeking an Engineering Technician IV (Seaborne AVR Captain) to support NAWCWD PTMO at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, CA. Primary duties include acting as Ship’s Captain/Mate on contract vessels, directing crew operations, and ensuring safety and maintenance compliance.

The role requires a USCG Master Mariner credential (100 GT+), strong leadership and communication, and willingness to travel/shift work.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid USCG Master Mariner credential (100 GT or more).
• Experience operating commercial or military vessels in Southern California.
• Strong leadership and communication capabilities are essential.
• Willingness to travel to remote sites and work shifts including overtime.
• Background check and pre-employment physical are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Ship’s Captain or Mate on vessels in contract inventory at Port Hueneme, CA.
• Oversee vessel operations, maintenance, and crew resource management.
• Ensure USCG safety training, drills, logs, and reports are up to date.
• Supervise crane, deck, and anchor winch operations; assist in mechanical repairs as needed.
• Perform duties in both inland and seaborne environments with possible overnight deployments.

Skills

USCG Master Mariner

Leadership

Strong communication

Vessel operations

Safety training

Education

High School Diploma

Technical marine training

10+ years relevant experience

Job description

SA-TECH is seeking an Engineering Technician IV (Seaborne AVR Captain) to support NAWCWD PTMO at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, CA. Primary duties include acting as Ship’s Captain/Mate on contract vessels, directing crew operations, and ensuring safety and maintenance compliance.

The role requires a USCG Master Mariner credential (100 GT+), strong leadership and communication, and willingness to travel/shift work.