Ordinary Mariner: Marine Operations Midsize Vessel Relief Pool
Listed on 2026-05-09
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Position Details
Department Ship Operations (OAS)
Classification Title Ordinary Mariner
Job Title Ordinary Mariner:
Marine Operations Midsize Vessel Relief Pool
Appointment Type Classified Staff
Job Location Newport
Benefits Eligible Dependent:
Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option? Employment Category:
Intermittent
This recruitment will be used to fill future full-time, hourly, intermittent (as needed) Ordinary Mariner:
Midsize Vessel Relief positions in the Marine Operations unit within the Division of Research and Innovation at Oregon State University. These positions will be located in Newport, Oregon. OSU operates multiple research vessels within the Office of Marine Operations, including the Mid-Size Research Vessels (MSRVs) R/V Elakha and R/V Pacific Storm, which support oceanographic and coastal research throughout the Pacific region as part of OSU’s federally sponsored marine science mission.
The Relief Ordinary Mariner supports safe, efficient vessel and science operations aboard OSU Mid-Size Research Vessels under the direction of the Master and Mate and in coordination with the deck department. During assigned relief periods, the Ordinary Mariner performs entry-level seamanship and deck tasks such as line handling, fendering, basic rigging, mooring and unmooring support, cleaning and preservation of ship spaces, and assisting with over-the-side scientific operations.
The role may stand lookout and perform helm or equipment tending only as trained and assigned and assists with routine maintenance of deck gear and safety equipment.
This position helps maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive shipboard environment that supports research and education for OSU and partner institutions. Assignments are based at OSU’s Marine Operations Facility in Newport, Oregon, and may include temporary service on other OSU vessels—as qualified and needed—to maintain safe crewing and operational continuity across the fleet.
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Key Responsibilities:
Operates/tends ship’s gear—winches, A-frame, davits, anchor windlass, and capstan—to support research operations under the direction of the Master/Mate and senior deck crew. In port, assists with loading/unloading using ship’s gear (e.g., winches) and supports shipboard operations as required during research work stand lookout and helm as trained and assigned.
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Cleans, paints, and maintains the ship’s hull, decks, bulkheads, equipment, masts, quarters, heads, and tanks aboard OSU Mid-Size Research Vessels (MSRVs). Assists with mooring and unmooring, line handling/fendering, basic rigging, and handling scientific gear. Loads and unloads equipment and stores.
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Participates actively in shipboard drills and emergency training (including training ashore). Maintains assigned firefighting and safety equipment; responds to emergencies per the Station Bill. Other duties as assigned.
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As licensed/qualified and as assigned, may temporarily support other vessels within OSU Marine Operations (e.g., Small Boats Program, R/V Taani, or successor/new-build vessels) to maintain safe crewing and operational continuity across the fleet.
No specific education or experience.
Licensing / Certifications- Merchant Mariner’s Credential with an endorsement of Ordinary Seaman or higher issued by the Coast Guard
- STCW endorsements as appropriate for this position.
- Ability to obtain a passport
- Ability to read, speak, and write in English
- Meet Coast Guard drug testing requirements
- No specific education or prior experience required.
- United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential ( MMC ) with Ordinary Seaman (OS) or higher endorsement.
- Current STCW endorsements appropriate to vessel, route, and duties (e.g.,…
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