Vessel Relief Captain

Position Description

Global Diving & Salvage is looking for a Vessel Relief Captain for our Anchorage, AK location. This position will provide seasonal support between the months of March and October, it will be scheduled in advance, as needed, on a project-to-project basis.

The Vessel Relief Captain is responsible for commanding, operating, and navigating the DSV Sand Island, an 80’ steel dive support vessel, on all operations in offshore oil and gas, marine construction, or salvage environments. This includes master in charge of safe operations for the vessel and safety of the crew, and maintenance of vessel records to ensure regulatory reporting as it relates to the vessel. Follows all company procedures and follows USCG maritime rules and regulations. In addition, the relief captain is also responsible for providing oversight and management of Global dive vessels and corresponding equipment within the Alaska Region.

Position Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for the safe navigation and operation Global’s large support vessels operating in Alaska.
• Control lines to moor vessel to wharves, tie up vessel to another vessel, or rig towing lines
• Handle mooring lines and rigging to launch or dock the boat
• Responsible for getting underway, mooring, anchoring, handling lines, ship's ramps, and shore side facilities in all weather conditions
• Perform lookout duties while underway - to include watching for other vessels, monitoring traffic conditions and potential unsafe conditions onboard and otherwise
• Ensure crew and passengers adhere to safety standards
• Prepare boat prior to each trip and demobilize the boat following each trip
• Maintain accurate ship logs
• Carry out and complete assigned tasks within legal requirements of USCG and other regulatory agencies
• Participate in meetings, trainings, drills, and safety audits as required by USCG & company policy
• Provide Engineering-Maintenance Support for all ships systems.
  • Including mechanical repair of engines, generators, and ships systems.
  • Provides recommendations for repair and organizes/recommends repair contractors as required for repairs beyond capabilities.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose marine systems for repairs at sea
• Keep vessel and equipment maintained by performing a variety of maintenance and cleaning duties
  • Perform maintenance and construction tasks as required
  • Perform minor engineering repairs and engineering rounds as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Drive company vehicles as needed

Required Skills

• 5-10 years vessel crew experience, i.e. vessel engineer, vessel mate, vessel captain
• Passport and TWIC card
• Current GDS mandatory training and other required programs provided by GDS
• Medical PIC preferred
• UCSG Master License currently held or previously held, navigation experience, proof of sea time
• Experience operating vessel in dynamic environment
• Previous DSV (Dive Support Vessel) experience preferred
• Experience Alaska navigation of tides, currents
• Annual medical physical (if USCG licensed holder, must have USCG physical in addition)

Required Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 19 years of age or older
• 5-10 years maritime experience required
• Equipment systems/mechanic experience preferred (vessel systems, diesel engines, life support equipment, electrical systems)

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to work any day of the week both night and day; available for after hour emergency response
• Ability to complete pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug and alcohol testing program
• Ability to successfully complete a background check
• Ability to lift from floor to waist, push and pull up to 50lbs occasionally up to 12 times per shift
• Must be able to withstand the following for up to 12 hours per day in all weather conditions (Sun, Rain, Sleet, and Snow): stand, sit, walk, push, pull, squat, crouch, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, repetitive reaching, and repetitive band use

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.