Second Mate - Seaward Services - TSVRON

Salary: $46.15 / hour

Hornblower is seeking a Second Mate for our Seaward Services operation with TSVRON in Norfolk VA.

About You

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower's RESPECT Service System.

About The Opportunity

The Second Mate shall serve as navigation officer for the assigned Training Support Vessel (TSV-1 PREVAIL, TSV-3 HUNTER, TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT, or TSV-5 VINDICATOR). This role involves maintaining charts and publications, preparing voyage plans, and making daily reports to the Master on voyage progress. The Second Mate also performs cleaning, painting, and maintenance duties as directed by the Chief Mate.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as navigation officer.
• Maintain charts and publications.
• Prepare all voyage plans; make daily report to the Master on voyage progress.
• Perform cleaning, painting, maintenance duties as directed by the Chief Mate.
• Stand navigation watches as assigned per operational requirements.
• Additional job duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: Second Mate with VSO, VSPSD, STCW.
• STCW Requirements: OICNW; Able Seafarer-Deck; RFPNW; PSC; Medical care Provider; ADV FF; Basic Training; GMDSS Operator; ECDIS (Unlimited); Lifeboatman; Wiper; Stewards Department (FH); Person in Charge of Medical Care (PIC).
• Security Clearance: SECRET.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid United States Passport.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all pertinent regulations and laws.
• Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Successfully submit and complete pre-employment background check.
• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG, including pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing.
  
  

About Us

Hornblower’s passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25 brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower’s mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.