Marine Fleet Coordinator

**Summary**:
The Marine Fleet Coordinator acts as the most senior professional mariner on Station, and as such, advises Station Management on all aspects of Marine Operations. The Marine Fleet Coordinator works in conjunction with up to two Small R/V Captains. The Marine Fleet Coordinator duties include overseeing and assisting in the operation and maintenance of a fleet of fifteen active small boats, plus a number of reserve vessels and overseeing and executing all aspects of maritime training and safety for Station residents.

**Position Responsibilities**:

- Maintains accountability for, commitment to, and involvement with personal, co-worker, community, and project safety as a constant priority
- Leads a team of two to three professional mariners on station
- Advises Station Management regarding various marine oriented concerns
- Leads collaboration with Station Management and scientists on daily operations and allocation of small boats, to ensure efficient and safe boat operations
- Mentors and provides advanced training to small r/v captains, station staff and scientists
- Operates and maintains a fleet of an average of fifteen active small boats, including inflatable boats and outboard motors assigned to the two large research vessels in the program.
- Operates vehicles and equipment to launch and recover the small boats via trailer and assists in maintenance of said equipment, including, but not limited to, inboard diesel, hydraulics, outboard motors, inflatable boats, and rigid hull inflatables
- Designs and implements training and oversite for station personnel in marine safety which may include basic seamanship, dead reckoning and electronic navigation, radio protocol, small boat handling, creating a float plan, rough weather operations, sea ice operations, vessel safety, cold water survival, deployment of oceanographic systems, trailering vessels, procedures for conducting operations in remote settings, and other topics as needed
- Leads the Ocean Search and Rescue (OSAR) team and conducts and documents monthly drills and training
- Maintains records of daily operations including vessel logs, situation reports, fuel usage, equipment maintenance, vessel launch/recovery, and turnover reports
- Prepares and maintains documentation for Palmer Station boating operations, including JHA’s and Standard Operating Procedures
- Maintains stock and records of extensive spares inventory in order fully support the scientific program
- Recommends supply needs or issues to Marine Supervisor or designee
- May involve off-ice temporary duty (TDY) to provide planning and expertise regarding the small boat fleet
- Performs timely inspections of safety, lifesaving, fire-fighting and other emergency equipment
- Responsible for mooring maintenance
- Responsible for the safety and cleanliness of various shop areas
- Interacts with the National Science Foundation (NSF), military and other agency officials, via phone and in person in a professional manner
- Performs other duties as required.

**Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses**:

- USCG Captain’s OUVP license
- Minimum six years of experience acting as a vessel Captain
- Experience in commercial marine operations such as merchant marine, fisheries, or boatyards
- Demonstrated experience with coastal navigation, electronic navigation, and dead reckoning
- Two of the six years’ experience must be in maintaining small vessel systems and hulls, or equivalent.
- Experience training others in small vessel operation

**Expected Skills and Competencies**:

- Demonstrated leadership skills in vessel scheduling, maintenance, and operation
- Ability to mentor and provide advanced training to small r/v captains, station staff, and scientists
- Comprehensive knowledge of small vessel operation, trailering, troubleshooting and maintenance
- Proven ability to repair and troubleshoot engines and/or machinery including 4-stroke outboards, diesel, and inflatables
- High level independent problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to facilitate challenging situations and communicate effectively across various stakeholders
- Strong customer service skills

**Preferred**:

- USCG 25-ton (or higher) Captain’s license
- Experience working on vessels with customers and/or students
- Prior research vessel support experience
- Experience working at Palmer Station Boathouse
- Knowledge of Palmer Station Basin
- Emergency Medical Technician, offshore or field medic training
- College level coursework in marine or a science-related field
- High-latitude experience is a plus
- Experience transporting, handling, deploying and retrieving oceanographic sampling equipment

**Physical and/or Other Requirements**:

- Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
- Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
- Successful compl