Assistant Training Officers

Job Description:

The Sea-Term Assistant Training Officer (Deck) will work jointly with Texas A&M Maritime Academy aboard the TS KENNEDY. This position is responsible for teaching classes on various subjects related to the USCG 3rd Mate License/OICNW, including celestial navigation, seamanship, cargo operations, voyage planning, watch-keeping/bridge resource management, and Safety Management System utilization.

Duties:

• Develops and teaches classroom and laboratory classes as directed by the Senior Training Officer.
• Supervises and trains students of varying experience levels in practical operation of all bridge and deck machinery/equipment, tools, and safety equipment.
• Frequently acts as a safety observer during any evolution involving groups of students; working knowledge of/experience with Safety Management Systems is recommended.
• Works with the Senior Deck Training Officer to develop and present material to Cadets.
• Responsible for objectively evaluating student performance as well as work and training processes.

Desired Skills:

• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with all shipboard systems and equipment.
• Experience as Deck Watch Officer/OICNW, or related experience such as USN/USCG Deck Watch Officer.
• Experience of, or willingness to learn, teaching and objective evaluation of Cadets.
• Excellent physical health and evidence of a positive mental attitude.
• Ability to work with people in a closed, intense environment while providing effective leadership.
• Ability to teach watch-keeping/bridge resource management, cargo handling, line handling, and deck equipment usage, and proper use of Safety Management Systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate
• Valid US Passport
• Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug test, and be deemed fit for duty at sea.

Preferred Qualifications:

• USCG Second Mate's – self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage – Oceans or similar qualification
• STCW Endorsement for RFPNW, OICNW, PSC

Physical Requirements:

• Be exposed to extremes in weather onboard ship, including rain, sleet, snow, rough seas;
• Regularly sit, walk through narrow passages, climb ladders;
• Use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls;
• Reach with arms and hands;
• Lift and move up to 40 pounds;
• Work in areas of high noise levels.

Job Description:

The Sea-Term Assistant Training Officer (Engineer) will work jointly with Texas A&M Maritime Academy aboard the TS KENNEDY. This position is responsible for teaching classes on various subjects related to the USCG 3rd Assistant Engineer's License, including steam and water cycle, steam turbine function, fresh water generation, shipboard automation, and engine room auxiliary equipment.

Duties:

• Develops and teaches classroom and laboratory classes as directed by the Senior Training Officer.
• Will supervise and train students of varying experience levels in practical operation of all engineering space machinery, tools, and safety equipment.
• Frequently acts as a safety observer during any evolution involving groups of students; working knowledge of/experience with Safety Management Systems is recommended.
• Works with the Senior Engine Training Officer to develop and present material to Cadets.
• Responsible for objectively evaluating student performance as well as work and training processes.

Desired Skills:

• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with all shipboard systems and equipment.
• Experience as Engineer Watch Officer or related experience.
• Experience as or willingness to learn teaching and objective evaluation of Cadets.
• Excellent physical health and evidence of a positive mental attitude.
• Ability to work with people in a closed, intense environment while providing effective leadership.
• Ability to teach boiler operations, turbine operations, fuel transfer procedures, engine room auxiliary equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and proper use of Safety Management Systems.

Qualifications:

• USCG Third Engineer's License – Steam unlimited or similar qualification
• STCW 2010 Endorsement
• Valid US Passport
• Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Valid Merchant Mariner Credential
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug test, and be deemed fit for duty at sea.

Physical Requirements:

• Be exposed to extremes in weather onboard ship, including rain, sleet, snow, rough seas;
• Regularly sit, walk through narrow passages, climb ladders;
• Use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls;
• Reach with arms and hands;
• Lift and move up to 40 pounds;
• Work in areas of high noise levels.

Policy Notice:

All personnel are subject to the health, safety, and environmental policies of Texas A&M Maritime Academy and the Safety Management System aboard TS KENNEDY.