Maritime Security Specialist - Boat Operator​/Maintainer

Position: Maritime Security Specialist I - Boat Operator / Maintainer
Location: California

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Space Coast, FLtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R57533

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
-Blue Origin, LLC. is a privately owned aerospace company developing technologies that will establish an enduring human presence in space.  We are in search of a positive, high energy, motivated individual to fulfill a Maritime Security Specialist role and become an integral part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team. The successful candidate will join our team of security professionals. The Maritime Security team is responsible for supporting all near-shore and port area security needs of New Glenn launch, landing platform vessel return to port and dock-side offload safety and security requirements.  

The successful candidate will possess the ability to work independently, be highly technically ambitious, resolve unforeseen situations efficiently and with common sense, and have excellent communication and organizational skills.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!### The Maritime Security Specialist - Boat Operator / Maintainer will coordinate and complete maritime security tasks, including but not limited to:
* Perform as a boat operator; safely operate and navigate a vessel in the vicinity off Cape Canaveral and in the port during various environmental conditions.
* Conduct basic maintenance and repair of Blue Origin Security Vessels, trailers, and respective equipment and ensure their readiness for use.
* Effectively and respectfully communicate to the maritime community in person and via VHF marine radio to inform them of launch hazard areas
* Track vessels utilizing radar, AIS, or other navigation equipment to determine their proximity to hazard areas.
* Operate a truck with a trailer to launch and recover Blue Origin Security Vessels
* Conduct tender craft duties and support needs of the landing platform vessel.
* Liaise with maritime partner agencies and assist in pre-mission maritime domain awareness assessments.
* As needed, conduct sea surveillance of hazard areas utilizing land-based radar system and communicate to vessels via VHF marine radio
* Create, draft, edit, and prepare reports, project meeting notes, presentations, spreadsheets, and documents.
* Engage with the local boating community and attend port maritime meetings to explain our exclusionary zones to improve and minimize future at-sea interactions.
* Contribute to New Glenn program success by providing general operations support and accomplishing related duties on an as needed basis.
* Support strategic transports of flight hardware between facilities.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Passion for our mission:
Millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth!
* Associate degree or equivalent (military/law enforcement/security) experience.
* Credentialed as an Operator of Non-Inspected Passenger Vessel (or higher) or prior military, police, or federal law enforcement agency experience as a boat crew member.
* Functional experience in Maritime Security / Law Enforcement, boat operations and small boat trailering (launch & recovery).
* Functional experience operating a marine radar, VHF marine radio and AIS.
* Functional experience with conducting basic engineering troubleshooting maintenance and repair of a small boat.
* Possess a valid driver’s license.
* Possess or can obtain a DBIDS.
* Ability to pass a DOT-Commercial Motor Vehicle background check.
* Ability to pass a DOT medical examiner…