Maritime Captain Job Jacksonville area,Florida USA,Engineering

The candidate shall provide on-site maritime vessel support to research, development and test activities that occur at DWST/ATI7 s position serves as Maritime Specialist and Technician responsible for day-to-day support of multiple maritime vessels under control by ATI7 that perform continuous research and development test activities.

Responsibilities:

Perform navigation and operation of vessels, including 200+ ton, as required to support ATI7 activities.
Plan and coordinate upgrades for ATI7 vessels to meet incoming R&D requirements.
Track program activities and reporting status to synchronize and enhance the overall effectiveness of the ATl7 maritime assets.
Be able to provide technical advice to government project managers and engineers with regard to boat operations and mission feasibility as well as plan and coordinate maritime tests and maintenance.
Prepare for activities such as readiness reviews; utilization and safety training; and interagency coordination
Provide history of operating, maintaining and repairing marine equipment such as winches, hydraulics, A-frames, davits, pneumatics, and shipboard systems at sea.
Be capable of providing deck hand and swimmer services for deploying and retrieving equipment in the water.

Requirements:

Must be a US citizen.
Current DoD clearance (TS preferred) and/or eligibility to achieve a TS/SCI clearance.
Possess specialized knowledge to interpret and apply concepts and theories and make time sensitive decisions regarding personnel and equipment safety.
High School Diploma or advanced degree.
A bachelor’s degree with at least eight (8) years’ experience with 4 years in a Captain's role OR an associate's degree with at least ten (10) years’ experience and 4 years in a Captain's role or twelve (12) or more years’ experience with at least 4 in a Captain's role.
200 Ton Captain/Masters License and some industrial experience
Must have background in vessel management involving industrial maritime type activities such as load planning, rigging support, launch/recovery, salvage, search, mooring, multiple vessel activities, etc.
Current TWIC or ability to acquire a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) FCC and/or MMC.
Radio operator license Vessel Security Officer (VSO).
Master of towing endorsement
Radar/ARPA Certification.
ECDIS certification.
Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor's or higher degree
Qualified to operate a forklift and a 5000-pound capacity truck mounted crane.
CPR & First Aid Certified.
Rigger/crane operator training .
Survival Craft, and Water Survival trained.
Basic & Advanced Firefighting.

Physical Demands or Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces.
Able to work in confined spaces and carry heavy tools for extended periods of time Must be able to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, climb onto barges and up and down ladders.
Must be comfortable entering tanks and other confined spaces Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, wind, heat, etc.).
Must be comfortable working aboard boats and barges using heavy lines, winches, and mechanical tools for repairs.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds unassisted.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close…