Overview
JUNIOR SHIP MASTER
LOCATION: San Diego CA
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
CERTIFICATIONS: N/A
TRAVEL: 25% travel: CONUS and OCONUS. Embarked at sea overnight.
SALARY RANGE: Estimated $85,000 + USD annually*
- depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Captain for the USV Operations and Sustainment program supporting Astrion Navy Division.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- CITIZENSHIP: U.S. Citizenship.
- CERTIFICATIONS: Current USCG MMC National Master Less Than 200 GRT, or higher.
- Must have at least 3 years of sea-going experience in a Master position.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite.
- PASSPORT: Must have a valid passport.
- Must have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- (MMC and Passport must have a minimum of 6 months of validity prior to placement, or proof of renewal in progress.)
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
- Experience operating with Navy/Military units.
- Experience with operating and maintaining hull, mechanical and electrical systems: Main propulsion diesel engines, marine diesel generators, fuel delivery systems, electric motors, pumps, 480/120 VAC and 24/12 VDC systems.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics.
- Experience working with shipyard facilities.
- Experience with HelmConnect vessel management software.
Responsibilities
- Pilot 135’ MDUSV’s in and out of port or at sea when operating in a manned configuration.
- Operate, maintain and monitor HM&E systems while in port and at sea (onboard and remotely).
- Manage, maintain, and report vessel maintenance tasks records.
- Coordinate work efforts alongside various Government agencies and subcontractors, in port and abroad.
- Assist with planning shipyard maintenance availabilities and overhauls.
- Determine parts, supplies, and material requirements for planned/unplanned maintenance and overall Project support.
- Comply with all operational Standard Operating Procedures, LOTO System, and Astrion/DoD safety policies, rules and guidelines.
- Assist with USV system development and payload integration.
- Be an excellent people leader and communicator.