Second Mate
Job Opening
Location and Duration
Early April or early May through mid to late September in Southeast Alaska
Overview
The Second Mate serves as safety officer, shore excursion and fishing guide, and performs general deck duties under the supervision of the First Mate. The Second Mate stands navigation watches when underway and security/safety watches when in port and at anchor. TBC’s philosophy is that the entire crew compliment works together as a team to accomplish the task of maintaining a safe, efficient and enjoyable workplace, and therefore NO CREWMEMBER IS ABOVE ANY WORK NEEDING TO BE DONE TO MEET THIS OVERALL GOAL.
Primary Responsibilities
Operate vessel during assigned watches to the highest professional standards using accepted bridge management practices, with particular emphasis on passenger and vessel safety.
Monitor communication equipment and keep logs and records as required by U.S. Coast Guard and TBC.
Maintain and routinely inspect all safety and emergency equipment such as life jackets, inflatable life rafts, flares, EPIRB, emergency flashlights, first-aid kits, AED, skiff emergency packs, hand-held radios, etc. Ensure safety equipment is well-organized, operable, available for emergency use, and re-stocked as necessary. Record safety equipment inspections in appropriate logbooks.
Coordinate with First Mate and Captain in scheduling and executing routine emergency drills as required by U.S. Coast Guard and TBC policy.
Perform lookout/navigational watches while underway and safety/anchor/dock watches at other times as deemed necessary and prudent by the Captain in accordance with normal bridge management procedures.
During cruises, meet with passengers to help organize them for off-vessel excursions.
Guide guests on a wide variety of excursions, including sport fishing, hiking, and beachcombing.
After sport fishing activities, assist in cleaning, filleting, packing, and storing catch.
Record accurate and detailed data during and after each guided sport fishing excursion in Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) sport fish logbooks and TBC catch record books.
Assist with normal maintenance and improvement projects such as painting/varnishing, splicing lines, and wash-down chores under the supervision of the First Mate.
Contribute to the maintenance of the skiffs under the First Mate’s direction and supervision.
Assist with luggage handling and other turn-around chores in port.
Minimum Requirements
US Citizen, US National or Green Card holder.
Education or technical training of a specialized nature beyond high school.
Minimum 1-3 years in the maritime industry with progressively responsible experience.
STCW-95 basic safety training.
TWIC card.
USCG license with a minimum rating of Mate 100-ton for MIST COVE and Mate 100-ton for LISERON upon inland waters.
Must pass pre-employment drug screen, reference checks and background check.
Must be capable of demonstrating proficiency in the safe and effective handling and discharging of pepper spray, which is required equipment on all shore excursions where there may be risk of encounters with aggressive bears.
Must have sufficiently acute hearing, eyesight and depth perception to meet the demands of at-sea service. Must be capable of using escape hatches and boarding /disembarking survival craft unassisted.
Must be available for entire season of operation from early April thru mid-September, commencing and completing the term of employment in the Puget Sound area of Washington State.
Desired Skills/Abilities
Outgoing and friendly demeanor, able to engage and communicate easily with passengers and crew.
Sport fish guiding experience and familiarity with fly fishing techniques are helpful.
Familiarity with Alaska waters, weather conditions, history and current events.
Ability and willingness to assist Naturalist with interpretive program (i.e., presentations and informal discussions) according to knowledge and ability.
The Boat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
