Captain

UIC Alaska • Mobile, AL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

CAPTAIN - 100 Ton (MOB-2026-24540): Bowhead Marine Support Services is accepting resumes for a Captain to operate a 41' utility boat conducting operations in the Gulf of America. Position is located in Dauphin Island, Mobile County, Alabama.

Bowhead Marine Support Services is seeking full time Captains to support ship readiness and operations for the US Coast Guard's Aviation Training Center (ATC). The ATC's mission is to train and produce mission-ready aircrews and develop aviation capabilities. Involves shipboard operations, rigging for helicopter operations, and deck seamanship. Bowhead operates the M/V Solomon and M/V Saavgaq. classified as a 41' UTB a former Coast Guard utility boat. Individual should have stability under pressure and have the ability to withstand the stresses associated with the job's physical demands; potentially hazardous situations; and unpredictable weather.

Requirements

• USCG Merchant Marine Master's license 100 ton or greater, required. Plus TWIC card.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience operating twin inboard powered vessels greater than 40 feet in length required.
• General PC knowledge required including; spreadsheet software, word processing software and knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Individual should have stability under pressure and have the ability to withstand the stresses associated with the job's physical demands, potentially hazardous situations, and unpredictable weather.
• Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Local resident of Mobile County preferred due to location of vessels and mission activity.
• Military experience preferred.
• Coast Guard or Navy experience highly desired.
• Knowledge of shipboard safety procedures and use of all firefighting and safety equipment, highly desired.
• Ability to multi task between multiple helicopter pilots, monitoring current and any approaching weather, ability to log entries into ships log, manage boat operations from dock to dock, keep PM informed on any developing situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitors preparation of vessel and equipment.
• Ensures safety of the crew.
• Ensures safe and effective operation of the vessel.
• Safety of crew and vessel.
• Ensures safety equipment is utilized and appropriate guidelines and all applicable SOP’s are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials.
• Participate in meetings, training, drills and safety audits as required.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed