Licensed Mate - Northern Glacier

Overview

Glacier Fish Company is dedicated to producing the highest quality frozen-at-sea groundfish products in the world. We accomplish our mission with a day‑in‑and‑day‑out commitment to quality, safety, consistent attention to detail and an ongoing concern for the stability and health of the North Pacific fishery resource.

We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea cod and pollock, and distribute seafood worldwide. We manage two trawl catcher‑processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!

• Coast Guard License or Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessel license required: 1600 GRT on the Northern Glacier.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience fishing aboard H&G vessels in Alaskan waters.
• Must be able to command and is responsible for the overall safe operation of the vessel and the conduct of its crew, under the direction of the Master.

• Responsible for the safe operation of the factory trawler and the entire vessel crew, under direction of the master.
• Safely navigate and maneuver the vessel using navigational charts, standard navigational aids and electronic bridge equipment including plotters, radar, radios, depth finders and sonar. Ensures compliance with COLREGS and Coast Guard Commercial Fishing Vessel requirements.
• Direct fishing operations at night using knowledge of fishing grounds and workload capacities of vessel and crew. Record daily activities in ship's log.
• Overall responsibility for implementation and support of all company safety and environmental policies and procedures in accordance with the Safety Management System. Provide direct supervision of all medical and safety activities on board in person or by delegation to other ship officers.
• Conduct safety drills and safety orientation, ensure compliance with all safety regulations and maintain related record keeping. Acts as Safety Officer onboard, prepares and maintains station bill details.
• Complete and document Safety/Equipment checks monthly, order navigational publications, charts and update local notice to mariners.
• Act as Fire Team Leader and coordinate fire drills.

• Work 12 hours per day, 7 days a week in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Average trip length 7‑18 days, dependent on vessel.
• Understand instructions and safety rules in English.
• Be able to board and exit vessel without assistance by climbing up and down a gangway or Jacob's ladder.
• Capable of climbing and descending steep stairs and vertical ladders.
• Able to be away from land‑based medical attention for up to 3 months.
• Share spaces with others including crew quarters, dining areas and bathrooms.

• Annual base salary: $130,000 — $160,000.
• While fishing pay is crew share based (percentage of catch); varies based on fishery, time of year, length of trip and quotas.

• Free room and board.
• Eligible for 401(k).
• Health/Dental benefits after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Availability of shipyard work while vessel is in port between fishing seasons.

Glacier Fish Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority, Women, Disability, Veteran, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation and Age.