Think Tank, Inc.
Job Description
Job Description
*US Citizenship Required *Onsite Position at NEFSC Facility and aboard research vessels in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean *Proposal Effort, Position is Subject to Contract Award POSITION DESCRIPTION: Think Tank is seeking a
Deckhand Lead/Master
Level II
to support NOAA NEFSC with marine biological and oceanographic surveys. The vessel conducts
bottom trawl, shrimp, plankton, right whale, and special project surveys
along the U.S. Northeast coast. This role involve
deck operations, equipment handling, vessel system maintenance, and crew support
during scientific missions. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead
safe deployment and retrieval of scientific gear
(nets, trawls, dredges, CTDs, grabs, probes, corers). Perform
net mending, trawl repair, and hydraulic equipment maintenance . Operate and maintain vessel systems (engines, generators, hydraulics, electrical, deck machinery). Operate deck equipment: derrick boom, trawl winch, net reel, and anchor windlass. Stand
wheelhouse and anchor watches , using navigation instruments (charts, GPS, RADAR, fathometers). Assist with
docking, line handling, and loading/unloading of supplies and scientific gear . Support
meal prep, housekeeping, and general shipboard duties . Manage deck operations and safety while underway; follow OIC/JOIC orders during emergencies. Work in
all weather and sea conditions , performing strenuous physical tasks when required. Submit
end-of-cruise progress reports
and communicate daily with vessel leadership. REQUIREMENTS: 6+ years
fishing or oceanographic experience with hydraulic gear, trawls, rigging, and net repair. (AB Fishing Merchant Mariner Credential may reduce requirement to 3 years). Positive, professional demeanor in
close living quarters . CPR/First Aid/AED certification (current). Physical ability: lift/carry 55 lbs, work 12-hour days (occasional 20-hour days), maintain balance in heavy seas. Training/experience
per
NOAA Small Boat Policy ;
mechanical/electrical/hydraulic
skills highly desirable. US Merchant Mariner Credential recommended but not required.
Job Description
*US Citizenship Required *Onsite Position at NEFSC Facility and aboard research vessels in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean *Proposal Effort, Position is Subject to Contract Award POSITION DESCRIPTION: Think Tank is seeking a
Deckhand Lead/Master
Level II
to support NOAA NEFSC with marine biological and oceanographic surveys. The vessel conducts
bottom trawl, shrimp, plankton, right whale, and special project surveys
along the U.S. Northeast coast. This role involve
deck operations, equipment handling, vessel system maintenance, and crew support
during scientific missions. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead
safe deployment and retrieval of scientific gear
(nets, trawls, dredges, CTDs, grabs, probes, corers). Perform
net mending, trawl repair, and hydraulic equipment maintenance . Operate and maintain vessel systems (engines, generators, hydraulics, electrical, deck machinery). Operate deck equipment: derrick boom, trawl winch, net reel, and anchor windlass. Stand
wheelhouse and anchor watches , using navigation instruments (charts, GPS, RADAR, fathometers). Assist with
docking, line handling, and loading/unloading of supplies and scientific gear . Support
meal prep, housekeeping, and general shipboard duties . Manage deck operations and safety while underway; follow OIC/JOIC orders during emergencies. Work in
all weather and sea conditions , performing strenuous physical tasks when required. Submit
end-of-cruise progress reports
and communicate daily with vessel leadership. REQUIREMENTS: 6+ years
fishing or oceanographic experience with hydraulic gear, trawls, rigging, and net repair. (AB Fishing Merchant Mariner Credential may reduce requirement to 3 years). Positive, professional demeanor in
close living quarters . CPR/First Aid/AED certification (current). Physical ability: lift/carry 55 lbs, work 12-hour days (occasional 20-hour days), maintain balance in heavy seas. Training/experience
per
NOAA Small Boat Policy ;
mechanical/electrical/hydraulic
skills highly desirable. US Merchant Mariner Credential recommended but not required.