USCG Near Coastal Licensed Master Boat Captain (500-Ton Vessel)

​Requisition Number: 18506 

Required Travel: 11 - 25% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Hours Per Week: 40 

Anticipated Salary Range: $83,865.00 - $109,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret 

Level of Experience: Senior 

Job Description

 

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of USCG Near Coastal Licensed Master Boat Captain (500-Ton Vessel) for their Advanced Modeling and Simulation Technical Operation. This person would work with a team of Government and/or military personnel on-site at NIWC PAC that manages high-visibility projects as well as establishing and maintaining best-practices within the organization. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

 

• Serve as the licensed master of a 500-ton vessel operating in near coastal waters.
• Ensure the safe navigation, operation, and maintenance of the vessel, crew, and passengers in accordance with US Coast Guard regulations and industry best practices.
• Oversee all aspects of vessel operations, including navigation, maneuvering, cargo handling, and emergency procedures.
• Supervise and train crew members on safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and operational tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of vessel movements, crew assignments, maintenance activities, and safety inspections.
• Monitor weather conditions, sea state, and other environmental factors to assess risks and make informed decisions regarding voyage planning and route adjustments.
• Communicate with port authorities, maritime agencies, and other vessels to coordinate vessel movements and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, including medical incidents, fires, collisions, and search and rescue operations, with professionalism and efficiency.
• Conduct regular drills and training exercises to ensure crew readiness and proficiency in emergency procedures.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, integrity, and safety culture in all aspects of vessel operations.
   

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Serve as the licensed master of a 500-ton vessel operating in near coastal waters.
• Ensure the safe navigation, operation, and maintenance of the vessel, crew, and passengers in accordance with US Coast Guard regulations and industry best practices.
• Oversee all aspects of vessel operations, including navigation, maneuvering, cargo handling, and emergency procedures.
• Supervise and train crew members on safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and operational tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of vessel movements, crew assignments, maintenance activities, and safety inspections.
• Monitor weather conditions, sea state, and other environmental factors to assess risks and make informed decisions regarding voyage planning and route adjustments.
• Communicate with port authorities, maritime agencies, and other vessels to coordinate vessel movements and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, including medical incidents, fires, collisions, and search and rescue operations, with professionalism and efficiency.
• Conduct regular drills and training exercises to ensure crew readiness and proficiency in emergency procedures.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, integrity, and safety culture in all aspects of vessel operations.
• Must hold an active Secret Clearance

 

 

Preferred Requirements

 

• Maritime operations experience.
• Small boat familiarization, able to work on the water in a challenging environment and operate independently or as part of a small team.

Physical Requirements

May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.

HII’s Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned, autonomous systems; LVC solutions; platform modernization; and critical nuclear operations. Together, HII's domain expertise and advanced technologies support mission partners anywhere around the globe. For more information, visit tsd.huntingtoningalls.com.

HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever bu