Relief Mate / Master - Nationwide Opportunities

Marine Spill Response Corporation is a not-for-profit, U.S. Coast Guard Classified Oil Spill Removal Organization. MSRC was formed in 1990 to offer oil spill response services and mitigate damage to the environment.

Due to the response ready nature of MSRC, we are currently looking for Mates interested in short term relief work. Whether you are interested in only a few days or a few weeks, we offer flexible short term assignments based on your personal availability. With 9 vessels nationwide there is opportunity to travel or stay close to home. This is a great opportunity to utilize your maritime experience with the nations leading Oil Spill Response Organization. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Valid USCG license of Mate 500 GRT or higher Near Coastal, Oceans preferred with Radar Observer endorsement including ARPA and ECDIS
• Valid STCW endorsements required: II/1 OICNW, II/4 RFPNW, II/5 Able Seafarer-Deck, IV/2 GMDSS, VI/1 BST, VI/II PSC and VI/3 Advanced Fire Fighting, VI/4 Med First Aid
• Valid USCG STCW medical certificate
• Valid TWIC
• Candidate will need to be willing to travel and accept flexible work assignments. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide leadership and motivation to deck crew while promoting an atmosphere of continuous improvement
• Officer of the Deck duties, Plan and supervise maintenance, update navigational charts and ECDIS
• Assist Master in verifying accurate maintenance logs and documents
• Conduct frequent inspections of vessel and equipment
• Ensure that the vessel is loaded in compliance with the vessel's stability plan at Master’s direction taking into account ballast and fuel conditions
• Participate in Emergency Drills and respond to emergency situations
• Train crew members to ensure competence and capability
• Help to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory bodies, as well as MSRC policies and procedures.
• Supervise vessel mooring/unmooring and response readiness procedures
• Medical Officer under the Master’s direction

Physical Requirements Include, Among Others:

• Standing for extended periods and lifting up to 45 lbs
• Ability to wear the personnel protective equipment as prescribed by posted signs and written instructions
• Adaptability to work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors, including heat, cold, rain, or dry environments
• Capacity to perform work in various sea conditions, under all environmental circumstances, often on wet/oily decks

Marine Spill Response Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MSRC prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or because an employee or applicant is a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran.