First Mate

Description: Position Type : Full-time, Non-exempt Work Location : Naval Base Point Loma, CA Pay Info : $43.32 /hr plus $7.75/hr (Health & Wellness through the Union) Underway Rates: $642.48 (Days 1-5) | (6th Day) $839.76 | (7th Day) $839.76 Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction. At Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL), SA-TECH provides O&M support for home-ported Range Support Crafts (RSC) vessels. Located on the Point Loma peninsula in the city of San Diego, NBPL is a major U.S. Navy base, housing over 70 tenant commands, including submarines, a floating dry dock, and various other military units. THIS IS NOT A POSITION WITH EXTENDED LIVE-AT-SEA CONDITIONS We support military exercises off the coast and typical at sea periods are between three to five days (3-5) YOU MUST LIVE IN THE PORT LOMA AREA! The RSCs provide fleet training support for the Southern California Tactical Training Range (SCTTR) in the San Clemente Island Range Complex (SCIRC) W-291 area. SA-TECH is seeking to hire two First Mates for our RSCs to be responsible for the safety of the crew as well as the safe navigation of the vessel in the absence of the Captain. Specific duties include (but are not limited to): Reports directly to the vessel Captain. Responsible for the safety of crew and the safe navigation of the vessel in the absence of the vessel Captain. Oversees deck department daily operations. Coordinates large maintenance activities with the Engineering Department. Participates in deck operations as needed. Responsible for all shipboard safety equipment. Work Conditions: Will work ashore and afloat on the RSC vessels Overtime is required Vessels may stay out at sea and not return to port multiple days in a row (occurs frequently) Operations are conducted in a variety of weather conditions and sea states Normal shipboard physical activity is required Requirements: Education/Experience/Skills High School diploma or equivalent is required. Three (3) years of previous experience working as a Mate of a 500GT vessel managing personnel and operational schedules is required. Ten (10) years of previous experience in the maritime industry as a Captain of a 500GT vessel supervising personnel and operational schedules is preferred . Demonstrable knowledgeable with preventive/corrective maintenance plans. USCG 500GT Mate Upon Near Coastal Water and valid medical certificate are mandatory. USCG 500GT Master Upon Near Coastal Waters with valid medical certificate is preferred . Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment. U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a SECRET clearance throughout employment. All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation. __________________________________________________________________________ Supporting Our Warfighters: As a well-regarded DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team memb…

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