Mate - Seaward Services - Explorer

Company: Hornblower
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

City Experiences is seeking a Mate for our Seaward Services operationAbout Us:City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.About the Opportunity:The Mate will assist the Master with the management and safe operation of the vessel in a fashion that exceeds the highest standards within the industry. The Mate will also consider guest and team member safety a prime responsibility to be safeguarded at all times.About You:This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Maintain duties of Officer of the Watch set by the Master (watch schedule). The watch schedule may be altered by the Master to suit the trade of the vessel but must comply with STCW requirements for watch keeping. Determining the vessels stability, cargo limitations with all related weight calculations to determine the requirements of the vessel's stability Liaising with shore authorities, client representatives and Ensure that the Master's Standing Orders are complied with and signed upon joining a Masters night orders book will be signed each Assist the Master in coordinating and monitoring the performance of all work on the vessel in compliance with all relevant rules, regulations, and policies, procedures and work Crew training and monitoring in the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and to ensure that proper JSA or Pre-Task Planning has been performed before the work is To be familiar with all details of emergency plans, stations, and arranged procedures onboard the These details are to be communicated to all crewmembers as needed. To be familiar with the location and use of all lifesaving, firefighting and emergency Training in the use of all equipment listed in the SOLAS and Company Training manuals. This training is mandatory and shall be duly recorded by the Master or his designee. Assist the vessel Master in keeping order and assist in keeping good crew morale. This may include shipboard discipline and/or Assigning tasks to the deck department during his or her Supervise the lowering and weighing of the vessel's anchor(s). Scheduling, supervising and participating in emergency drills, coordinating crew and persons other than the crew at muster points as per pre-arranged Supervising persons other than the crew in the event of an actual Assist the Master in the training all crewmembers, while promoting the Company's Safety, Quality and Environmental Policy. Continuously improve their applicable skills relating to Seaward Services Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System, (including preparing for emergencies) Assist in the organizing of watch schedules and Follow any lawful order and complete duties delegated or assigned by the Perform all duties in a professional, seaman-like manner while practicing and promoting high safety, environmental and Client relations standards. Strive to provide the best service possible for Seaward Services Additional job duties as assigned.Requirements & Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (MMC) with Second or Third Mate Unlimited Oceans endorsement STCW 95 Certificate with the following endorsements: II/4, VI/1 and VI/2 GMDSS Certificate Radar Endorsement with ARPA Valid United States Passport Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Copy of DD Form 214, if Veteran Status Five (5) years' experience as a licensed Mate or Master in ocean service demonstrating the ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility or an equivalent degree from a Maritime Academy in combination with command experience High Speed passenger vessel experience desired Water Jet experience preferred Excellent career record in the marine industry Possess and demonstrate superior ship-handling skills relevant to the operation of a high- speed diesel powered waterjet propelled car/passenger ferry Computer literacy in Microsoft Office 2010 or newer (Word, Excel, and Project) in conjunction with administrative skills Will be required to serve on board high speed transport craft operated at high speeds in rough water and must be physically able and conditioned to endure the rigors of these operations Possess and demonstrate superior leadership/management skills. Possess and demonstrate superior ship-handling skills Possess excellent general seamanship skills. Provide proven training, mentoring, counseling and coaching skills Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and demonstrate well- developed inter-personal skills, to include maintaining quality working relationships with other employees and the public during the course of work Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work Demonstrate initiative and an ability to set and achieve high standards of performance Be able to pursue and complete multiple assignments under time constraints and in an environment subject to many distractions Possess and demonstrate superior judgment, analytical ability, performance under pressure and other skills necessary during routine operation or emergency response aboard a high capacity motor vessel Training and experience in the operation of onboard control, communication, lifesaving, navigation and fire-fighting systems Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative solutions to operational problems Be able to design and implement training, mentoring, coaching and counseling programs and sessions Thoroughly understand all pertinent regulations and laws under which the vessel operates Must be a minimum of 18 years of age Must be a United States Citizen (it is not customary of the company to sponsor visas) Present a neat and well-groomed personal appearance commensurate with professional maritime standards Must wear Company uniform and required safety equipment Maintain compliance with USCG licensing requirements including physical standardsThe RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences' mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, City Experiences participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.We encourage qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply.

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