Seaborne Vessel Captain & Marine Technician

Systems Application & Technologies Inc; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

PTO and Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is hiring an Engineering Technician IV as a Seaborne AVR Captain to support NAWCWD PTMO programs at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, CA. The role centers on vessel operations, navigation, and maintenance for a DoD contract.

The position requires a USCG Master Mariner credential (100GT+), leadership, and strong safety/communication skills with readiness to travel and deploy as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school training in the field or 10+ years of relevant experience may replace education.
• Experience in a military environment preferred but not required.
• Must possess a valid USCG Master Mariner credential, no less than 100GT, third issue preferred.
• Knowledge of crane, deck, and anchor winch operations required.
• Local knowledge of Southern California waters and military operations required.

Responsibilities

• Main duties: serve as Ship’s Captain or Mate on vessels in the contract inventory at Point Hueneme, CA.
• Crew on vessels from 24’ RHIBS to 264’ support vessels; support towing, target recovery and navigation per USCG standards.
• Direct daily vessel operations, maintenance, workload, and crew resource management.
• Oversee USCG safety training, drills, logs, and trip reports; maintain records.

Skills

USCG Master Mariner 100GT+

Crane operations

Leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Military environment experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical school or specialized training

Job description

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is hiring an Engineering Technician IV as a Seaborne AVR Captain to support NAWCWD PTMO programs at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, CA. The role centers on vessel operations, navigation, and maintenance for a DoD contract.

The position requires a USCG Master Mariner credential (100GT+), leadership, and strong safety/communication skills with readiness to travel and deploy as needed.