Senior Vessel Operator - Research Vessel

• Responsible for operating, assisting, and maintaining a major research vessel to support oceanographic function
• Leads deck operations
• Operates various vessel machinery and performs maintenance
• Ensure docking, undocking, and mooring is completed safely
• Ensures all pre-departure checklists, crew orientation, and safety drills
• Housekeeping – Assist in maintaining an organized vessel with safe practices
• Follow all workplace and job safety procedures
• Complete safety certification as required
• Communicate operation and project information as required
• Enter maintenance work in Geodynamics’ internal system as directed
• Perform other duties as required by the project team
• Ensure that all work is completed in accordance with Company safety policies
• Navigate the vessel safely
• Deploy and retrieval survey gear safely
• Conduct JSA (Job Safety Analysis) safety meetings to ensure that all crew members are trained and aware of their duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure required daily logs are documented and submitted in the company system
• Provide instructions and information to crew members, including Management system, Vessel Station Bill, Standing Orders, and all emergency response plans
• Conduct drills with all crew members
• Must meet USCG physical requirements
• Must be able to work 12 hours shifts and up to 21 consecutive days on a project
• Must be able to climb steep stairs, sit or stand for long periods of time and work in all weather conditions

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills include word, spreadsheets, emails, Gdrive, SharePoint, OneDrive, and navigation software
• Able to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously
• Some marine experience on research vessels or equivalent
• Knowledge and ability to ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local laws and regulations
• Basic working knowledge of all vessel’s systems and their proper maintenance: diesel engines, winches (hydraulic, electrical), fire suppression, communication, and navigational systems

• Special licenses, registration, or certification USCG Master license (100 Gross Tons, Near Coastal, Great Lakes, Inland Waters—minimum)
• Valid driver's license
• Hold or be capable and willing to obtain:
  • Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
  • STCW or equivalent – First Aid, CPR

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.