• Chief Engineer

    Savage (Tampa, FL)


    Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

     

    Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply.

    Benefits you receive when working with Savage:

    + Travel assistance to & from vessel paid for by employer

    + A culture that appreciates team members

    + Profit Sharing

    + Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

    + Opportunity for growth

    + A commitment to helping our team members do things that they never dreamed possible

    Job Summary:

    This position is based out of Tampa, FL.

     

    The Cargo Chief Mate is primarily responsible for conducting cargo operations, oversee deck hands, perform and supervise deck maintenance duties, and stand a navigational watch (Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW). The Cargo Chief Mate reports directly to the Master for navigational duties and for maintenance and safety related duties, and additional duties as assigned.

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Performs inspection, testing and maintenance of deck and cargo machinery and systems as well as all firefighting, lifesaving, navigation, and safety equipment onboard.

    + The Cargo Chief Mate performs Bridge Standing Orders, Logbook Maintenance, Bridge Checklists, Emergency Checklists, Emergency Drills and Exercises, Emergency Equipment Inspection, Emergency Instructions, Work-rest oversight and documentation, Crew Sign-on, Onboard Familiarization, and manage crew changes.

    + Obtain working knowledge of the Safety Management System and comply with all procedures outlined within as relating to the position.

    + Accurately report and record maintenance related activities.

    + Assign tasks to Mates and AB’s as required

    Requirements/Qualifications:

    + Must hold the following USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements capable of foreign voyages:

    + International STCW Endorsements:

    + Officer In Charge of a Navigation Watch (STCW A-II/I-OINCW 500 Gross Tons or more)

    + Able Seafarer-Deck (STCW II/5), RFPNW (STCW II/4)

    + STCW Basic Safety Training (STCW VI/1), PSC (STCW VI/2)

    + Vessel Security Officer (STCW VI/5)

    + Medical First Aid Provider (STCW VI/4)

    + Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA).

    + USCG National Endorsements (Domestic):

    + 500 GRT Oceans or 1,600 GRT Oceans or higher

    + Mate Pilot of Towing Oceans (Master Towing Oceans preferred)

    + Lifeboatman

    + Deck Officer – Radar Observer (Unlimited)

    + FCC License.

    + Tankerman PIC Barge limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes.

    + Must have current USCG/STCW medical certificate, renewed every 2 years

    + Must have a valid TWIC card and Passport

    Education/Experience:

    + High School diploma

    + Articulated Tug/Barge experience preferred

    + Caustic Soda experience is preferred

    Physical Requirements:

    + Able to work in confined spaces, carrying heavy tools, climbing and descending ladders, consistently asked to lift and carry loads at least 40 pounds

    + Must have current USCG STCW Medical Certificate, renewed every 2 years

    Additional Information:

    + A complete job description is available upon request

    + Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace

    + California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice (https://savageco.com/careers/california-residents-job-applicant-privacy-notice/)

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    Pay Type Hourly