Assistant Captain

Position Summary The Assistant Captain is responsible for operating ships and water vessels in oceans, bays, lakes, rivers or coastal waters. The incumbent conducts thorough inspections of vessels and peripheral equipment before each voyage to ensure efficient and safe operations, adhering to all regulations and company policies. The Assistant Captain utilizes navigational equipment, weather forecasts and tide/current predictions to ensure the overall safety of vessel and crew. The Assistant Captain works with the supervisor to adjust float and work plan according to developing environmental conditions. The incumbent directs crew activities while deployed. Responsibilities Deploys, tows, and anchors containment boom and other spill response equipment, as necessary. Responsible for ensuring job-related equipment is always in good working order and ready for deployment or drill notifications. Document and keep current all required vessel logs and inspections. Provides clear direction to deckhands and passengers to ensure safety during potential navigational or event hazards. Provides continuous training in safety, seamanship skills and basic navigation techniques. Conduct onboard safety drills. Understand and complete paperwork to follow procedures and regulations, such as customer logbooks, vessel logbooks, charts, EPA Discharge logs, placards, and labeling. May perform other general work, confined space entry, spill response and industrial maintenance as directed by supervisor. Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties that may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee's level of work. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Prior knowledge and experience in oil response. Ability to travel and deploy to other vessels both domestically and internationally required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documentation, technical procedures, and regulations. Skill communicating the implications and highlights of highly specialized, technical, and analytical work and key insights. Ability to effectively manage and communicate work delivery expectations with customers. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such proportions, basic algebra, and geometry to apply to a variety of practical, variable and non-standard situations. Ability to use maritime survival craft equipment. Preferred Certifications & Licences USCG Merchant Mariner Credential as Master of 1600 Gross Registered Tons (GRT) for Oceans with Radar license Any Waters or Near Coastal Life Boatmen Endorsement, STCW and GMDSS certificates Unlimited radar observer. Able Bodied Seaman Cold-Water Survival Certificate (or ability to obtain within 12 months, if required) Tankerman PIC endorsement Valid driver’s license API Rigger and Hydraulic Crane Operator certificates (or ability to obtain) Possess or obtain Confined Space Entry, Attendant and Rescue certification (may be required at some locations) US Passport, or ability to obtain (may be required at some locations) Minimum Qualifications 4 - 7 Years of relevant work experience. Pay Range The pay range for this position is $70,304.00 to $89,200.00* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired. Benefits Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. Health care and dependent care spending accounts. Short- and long-term disability. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). Employee discount programs. 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Paid Time Off (PTO). EEO Statement Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co