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The Marine Operations Department at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science is seeking a U.S. Coast Guard licensed crew member in charge of the vessel's deck department. The Mate is responsible for the safety and security of the ship under the guidance of the Captain. Responsibilities include the crew's welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search, and rescue. Carries out orders as directed by the Captain and reports directly to the Chief Mate and/or Captain.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees all maintenance of the vessel's deck equipment and machinery
• Oversees line handlers during vessel movements
• Operates cranes, winches, anchoring machinery, and other scientific instruments
• Oversees small boat maintenance and operates small boats when necessary
• Assists with lading and unlading of all cargo and scientific gear
• Stands navigational watches
• Maintains vessel's chart inventory
• Participates in safety drills as directed by the vessel's Emergency Station Bill
• In charge of vessel when the Captain or senior mate is not onboard or incapacitated to command the vessel
• Member of ship’s firefighting team
• Supervise deckhand
• Related duties as directed by the Captain

SKILLS

• General vessel navigation
• Ship Handling
• Advanced seamanship, marlinspike and rigging
• Ability to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations
• Supervisory skills
• Shipboard firefighting
• Basic first aid
• Computer skills - ability to use email, standard office software, compose & format correspondence
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, organize and plan daily tasks and projects
• Possess customer service skills

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent
• US Coast Guard license of 100 tons or greater
• STCW endorsement
• Merchant Mariners Document - Able Bodied Seaman or greater
• Unlimited Radar Observer (preferred)
• Automatic Radar Plotting Aids certified (preferred)
• Basic Fire Fighting

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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