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Savage

Chief Engineer

Savage, New York, New York, us, 10261

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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, overseeing deck hands, performing and supervising deck maintenance duties, and standing 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.

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

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