Cargo Chief Mate

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Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply. 

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, oversee deck hands, perform and supervise deck maintenance duties, and stand 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.
• The Cargo Chief Mate 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), and 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), and 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