Reseach Vessel Mate/Relief Captain

Serve as mate and relief captain of the Research Vessel Gulf Challenger (RVGC), a 50 foot aluminum twin screw research vessel, under the
direction of the ship’s primary captain, supporting both scientific and outreach missions. Perform various duties related to the operation
and maintenance of the vessel at dockside and during yard periods. Assist the primary captain or other SMSOE staff in shoreside duties
including and not limited to; training, purchasing, scheduling, and billing.

Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as
mate and relief captain of the R/V Gulf Challenger (70%)

• Acting as mate, assist the captain while vessel is underway. Perform and
  supervise deck operations such as handling lines, anchoring vessel, securing gear, supervising passengers and researchers on deck,
  conducting engine room checks while vessel is underway, assisting with safe navigation, standing helm watches while underway, maintaining
  detailed radio and vessel logs, and standing as lookout during times of reduced visibility.
• Participate in a wide range of
  scientific cruises; safely deploying and recovering a wide variety of scientific equipment; operating hydraulic winches and a-frame;
  supporting research diving operations; participating in gear mobilization and demobilization; loading and unloading gear by hand, crane, and
  forklift; assisting researchers as needed and permitted by other duties.
• Support UNH outreach and education by demonstrating and
  explaining scientific equipment to a wide range of audiences, transporting the general public to Appledore island, interacting with and
  instructing students, and participating in occasional shoreside outreach events.
• Acting as relief captain, direct a trained mate in
  the performance of duties listed above and perform duties of the master while underway in the absence of the primary captain.
• Assist
  primary captain in training of seasonal vessel staff.

Perform duties related to vessel maintenance and shoreside operations
(20%)

• Following a fixed vessel maintenance schedule, support the primary captain in overall maintenance of the vessel. Routine
  duties that will be completed without supervision include cleaning sea strainers, replacing engine raw water zincs, changing engine oil and
  filters, taking engine oil and coolant samples, checking engine belt tension, cleaning and replacing freshwater filters, and fueling the
  vessel.
• Participate in training and maintenance related to safety gear and procedures. Complete monthly safety inspections of life
  raft and EPIRB. Participate in regular drills on emergency procedures. Renew and review various regulatory and safety documentation for the
  vessel relating to Coast Guard, NOAA, FCC, etc.
• Maintain detailed logs of vessel maintenance and safety gear
  service.
• Complete non-routine maintenance and repairs as needed under the supervision of the primary captain.
• Check on the
  boat as needed during adverse weather (wind, cold, storms) in person or via webcam as conditions allow. Some instances may occur during off
  hours. Assist with snow and ice removal from boat and dock.
• Assist the primary captain in the preparation and execution of periodic
  USCG inspections.
• Following USNH Procurement regulations, order supplies and work with vendors and suppliers to coordinate work and
  purchasing. Occasionally travel regionally to pick up or deliver vessel-related equipment for inspection or repair.
• Organize on-site
  storage area and maintain inventory of spare supplies.
• Perform various waterfront maintenance tasks including checking moorings,
  dock fastenings, splicing new mooring lines, checking the fendering and chafe gear.
• Complete various computing tasks using Microsoft
  (and other applicable) applications including vessel billing, chart updates, and maintaining the vessel operations manual.
• Assist
  the primary captain and technicians in basic instrumentation maintenance and calibration (winches, CTD, meter wheels).
• Assist the
  primary captain during shipyard periods with projects including and not limited to painting, changing propellers and hull zincs, thorough
  cleaning and inspections, and vessel related errands.

Assist SMSOE facilities staff in tasks related to marine facilities and
small boats during vessel downtimes (10%)

• Duties to be determined by SMSOE facilities staff as needed but may include small boat
  operation, training operations, and basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tasks.

Requirements

Minimum
Acceptable Education & Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience aboard research vessels or equivalent experience gained by attending a
  maritime school.
• Recent experience on a vessel of similar size (or larger) and with similar characteristics of R/V Gulf Challenger
  (twin screw propulsion, medium or high-speed cruising capabilities).

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid
  current USCG 100-ton USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC)
• Current TSA Transportation Workers Identification Credential
  (TWIC)
• FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit
• Current CPR/1st Aid/AED card
• Valid driver’s license

Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with vessel operations, including twin screw and single screw vessel handling, close-quarters
  maneuvering, line handling, heavy weather operations, and all related skills and knowledge commensurate with operating a small passenger
  vessel

• Ability to maneuver and operate vessel safely in a variety of ocean, current, and weather
  conditions
• Experience entering and exiting harbor entrances with a high density of vessel traffic
• Broad knowledge of use,
  repair and maintenance of shipboard machinery. Specifically marine diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Broad knowledge of
  navigational electronics and vessel safety equipment
• Broad knowledge of CFR’s and USCG regulations
• Familiarity with USCG sub
  chapter T (small passenger vessel) regulations
• Experience with marine research equipment (CTD rosette, ADCP, gravity corers, net
  tows, etc.)
• Experience with rigging and marlinspike seamanship
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools, as well as
  proper PPE
• Familiarity with passenger management procedures
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude in public
  interactions
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and
  instruct
• Experience supervising vessel personnel
• Proficiency with basic computing tasks and familiarity with MS Office
  Suite

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment and ongoing random drug screenings
• Must be able
  to obtain a DOT medical certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Radar Observer
• BS or higher in a marine science
  or engineering related program
• Scuba diving or snorkeling experience/certifications

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience:
Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3
  Professional References

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional
uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie
classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located
in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and
mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than
70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing
perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO
Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is
committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages
applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information,
veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:
$43,710.00 – $77,920.00

The pay range for this position
is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business
considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human
Resources

Location:
Durham

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