38 Chief Mate

Metson Marine Services, Inc (MMSI) has been dedicated to providing ocean transportation, vessel operations, and ocean environmental services for the past 37 years. Over those 37 years, MMSI has expanded its business to both commercial and government contracting. Since 1984 the Metson Companies have owned and/or operated a fleet of work boats, including Platform Support, Crew Boats, Oil Spill Response, Diving & ROV Support, Ocean Survey, and other Special Missions. Since 1997, MMSI has operated and maintained a diverse fleet of Government owned ships, vessels, and small craft.

Core Values:

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, MMSI is dedicated to:

• Protecting shipboard and shore side personnel
• Protecting our vessels and facilities
• Protecting the environment
• Meeting or exceeding customer requirements

Geographic locations in which MMSI currently operates include the U.S East, Gulf & West Coasts, and Alaska. The Corporate Office is in Southern California (Ventura) and its Regional Boat Maintenance Center a technically advanced facility in Woodbine Georgia.

How you would make an impact/key responsibilities:

• Safe and efficient operation of vessel, crew and embarked technicians and military personnel while standing designated watches.
• Safe navigation and pilotage in all areas of operation using electronic navigation aids or manual.
• Oversight of vessel maintenance program including preservation of hull, superstructure and deck equipment.
• Work on deck during sea trials and vessel mobilization and maintenance periods.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local Government regulations.
• Any other duties as required or directed by the Master.

Essential Functions:

• Vessel operations and maintenance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage vessel crew and embarked passengers.

Qualifications:

High School Graduate or equivalency certification. U.S. Coast Guard. Minimum US Coast Guard license as Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of 500 tons (GRT domestic) for NAWC 38 and 100 Ton (GRT domestic) license for Retriever. The Chief Mate is required to have four (4) years total of experience related to their position description with at least 2 years of total experience as Chief Mate.

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Vessel Security

Officer (VSO), Medical-First Aid provider, Standards of Training, Certification

and Watchkeeping (STCW)

Must be able to qualify for ordnance handling certification.

Security Clearance:

Secret

Physical Demands:

• Moderate. Please refer to the USCG Merchant Mariner Medical and Physical Examination Requirements for Merchant Mariner Credentials (Form CG-719 K))