Recovery Barge Supervisor

Recovery Barge Supervisor What You’ll Get to Do

• Supervise offshore team and all activities during transfer operations and critical recovery operations.
• Conduct barge upkeep under direction of Port Engineer
• Conduct maintenance of barge deck equipment under direction of Port Engineer.
• Responsible for the hiring process of Barge and Marine Technicians.
• Directly supervise complicated or sensitive crew transfer operations at the direction of Offshore Manager.
• Assist with annual ABS, USCG inspections.
• Coordinate and present at scheduled crew meetings and training sessions.
• Work closely with company wide team members to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
• Participate in the development of new programs, policies, and procedures to enhance quality of operation.
• Submit weekly operational reports to the Port Engineer.
• Cover barge attendance scheduling as needed.
• Conduct shore side terminal work under direction of Marine Transportation Manager.
• Work closely with shore side maintenance to ensure barges and all marine assets are properly maintained

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, naval, marine, electrical, systems or aerospace engineering.
• Will consider 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years barge operations experience
• A USCG Issued MMC with a National Deck rating
• Must posses a valid TWIC card.

• USCG issued MMC with a National Mate License
• Experience operating diesel engines, cargo pumps, hydraulic booms, cargo gear, gate valves, and butterfly valves.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings and work at various facilities and sites
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
• Must be able to work Offshore with up to 25% travel

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, and free snacks/drinks onsite.

$94,200 — $117,700 USD

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.

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Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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