Chief Mate
Chief Mate
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ABOUT UNCRUISE ADVENTURES
At UnCruise Adventures we work together to provide an enriching adventure experience while inspiring an appreciation of local cultures and the natural world. This means we kayak among icebergstravel to hidden waterfalls snorkel with sea lions dive with manta rays and share air with whales.Our destinations include Alaska the Hawaiian Islands & Baja California.Every team member plays a role in bringing the adventure to life.When you join the team you become an important part of our uniqueness.
CREW PERKS
Heath care benefits(medical dental vision)
Credential reimbursement(qualifications required)
JOB SUMMARY
This position begins January 2025 for shipyard (Seattle WA) prior to the summer 2025 Alaska Sailing Season.
The Chief Mate supervises trains and coordinates activities of the deck force and is responsible for assisting with the vessels piloting navigation safety security first aid cleanliness and small boat operations. The Chief Mate reports to the Master of the vessel.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience operating porttoport in Southeast Alaska preferred.
At least 360 sea days of Mate experience on passengercarrying vessels including supervisory responsibility and social interaction with guests.
Excellent crisis management skills; able to act quickly with confidence while exercising sound judgment.
Strong time management skills: able to handle multiple tasks set priorities and meet deadlines.
Personal computer experience: MS Windows applications with extensive use of MS Word and MS Excel.
Communicate effectively in both oneonone and small group situations to customers clients and other employees.
Excellent written English language skills with the ability to prepare documents and reports in a timely manner.
Able to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations as well as lifting and rigging calculations appropriate to vessel operations.
Able to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
Required Certificates Licenses Registrations:
Valid Passport
CPR / First Aid / AED
Advanced Medical Training (e.g. Med Care Provider WFR EMT)
Radar Observer Unlimited
Medical Certificate
Drug/Alcohol Test Specimen Collector(Company provided)
USCG 100T MasterLicense 1
Valid TWIC 2
FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit 2
GMDSS Endorsement 3
Vessel Security Officer 3
1)Near Coastal License required for all AlaskaandSafari Explorer Hawaii itineraries.Oceans license required for Safari Explorer Hawaii Repo
2 Required for all vessels except Safari Voyager
3 Company preferred
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Train and supervise deck team in docking anchoring watch duties safety routine ship and inflatable maintenance cleaning and maintaining deck and superstructure.
Direct the deck team and handle communications between bridge crew and dock personnel during docking procedures.
Evaluate and document the performance of the deck team reward and discipline employees address complaints and resolve problems.
Maintain professional demeanor with guests crew staff agents officials and the public. Participate in guest activities as directed by the Captain.
Assume command of the ship in the event the Captain becomes incapacitated.
Inspect the vessel for overall cleanliness including engine room deck areas crew quarters windows and exterior hull.
Maintain deck supply inventories and requisitions.
Act as vessel security officer.
Prepare vessel for and attend all U.S. Coast Guard annual dry docks and inspections.
Review and update watch and duty work lists.
Assist the Master in communicating and enforcing all company policies and procedures.
Watch Duty:
Assume responsibility for bridge navigation and deck watch during specified periods. Determine geographical position of the ship using all available means such as GPS radar ranges visual observations depth sounders etc.
Make necessary entries in navigation and radio logs.
Handle the vessel (as directed by the Captain) in docking anchoring piloting en route in close quarters and open sea conditions.
Navigate vessel to ensure avoidance of marine hazards such as reefs outlying shoals shallow waters etc. using aids to navigation such as lights lighthouses and buoys.
Small Boat Operations:
Drive inflatable boats as needed.
Assist with loading guests staff and crew in and out of inflatable boats.
Safety and Security:
Follow company safety and pollution prevention policies and procedures and request supervisory assistance/guidance when necessary.
Direct crew in emergency drills. Conduct onboard safety training and drills as directed by the Captain including fire abandon ship man overboard flooding and medical emergencies.
Perform gangway watch as directed by the duty schedule.
Act as vessel Medical Officer; maintain first aid kits and medical supplies on board as well as filling out all guest crew and staff injury/illness reports. Assist Captain with treating injured/ill guests and crew. Ensure proper handling and disposal of biohazards. Contact emergency services when required.
Maintain and administer vessel Preventive Maintenance Plan and Safety Training Program.
Oversee vessel hazard communications program and related training including Material Safety Data Sheets and utilization of personal protective equipment.
Participate in shore side training as required by the company.
Ensure compliance with the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response Activities; report nonconformities to vessel master and appropriate shoreside personnel.
WORK SCHEDULE
Daily 12hour shifts are comprised of approximately two 4hour watches plus 4 hours of administrative and supervisory activities. However each workday may vary depending on overall needs of the vessel and/or vessel personnel. This position may require overnight and/or night shift hours.
ONBOARD ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Living Conditions Crew live in close quarters with 4 to 8 people of all genders per room depending on the vessel. Having your own room is not an option due to limited berthing.
Length of Work Shift Physically able to work 12 hours per day 7 days a week for 6 to 8 weeks at a time. Rotations off the vessel are usually 2 to 3 weeks.
Mobility Frequent bending reaching twisting kneeling crawling and pushing/pulling. Must ascend and descend stairs and ladders sometimes while carrying tools or objects. Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Handling/Strength Able to handle lift and lower objects totaling 50 pounds between the ground/deck level to a height of about 4 to 6 feet and able to repeat these movements. Able to carry these objects up to 100 feet continuously for 20 minutes.
Environmental Conditions Able to work in all weather conditions around loud noise in small spaces and fit through a 28inch wide hatch.
BASE PAY
Summer season $304 $380 / day. Wage range is based on vessel placement
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills or abilities required or persons so classified or assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
It is the policy of UnCruise Adventures not to discriminate on the basis of race color sex creed religion marital status citizenship the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age disability ancestry national origin or veteran status in its educational programs activities or employment as required by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
