Description
Leidos is seeking a talented Marine Fleet Coordinator to join the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) team. As the most senior professional mariner on Station, you will advise Station Management on all aspects of Marine Operations.
Responsibilities:
- Advise Station Management regarding various marine oriented concerns.
- Mentor and provide advanced training to Station Staff.
- Operate and maintain a fleet of fifteen active small boats, including inflatable boats and outboard motors.
- Operate vehicles and equipment to launch and recover the small boats via trailer.
- Perform maintenance tasks, including inboard diesel, hydraulics, outboard motors, and inflatable boats.
- Design and implement training and oversight for station personnel in marine safety.
- Lead the Ocean Search and Rescue (OSAR) team and conduct monthly drills and training.
- Maintain records of daily operations, including vessel logs and situation reports.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for Palmer Station boating operations.
- Recommend equipment and supply needs or problems to the Marine Technical Services Manager.
- Participate in community programs, such as house-mouse and daisy-picking.
Requirements:
- USCG Captain's OUVP license
- Minimum six years of experience acting as a vessel Captain or in a senior engineering/systems design role.
- Two years of experience in maintaining small vessel systems and hulls.
- Experience in commercial marine operations, such as merchant marine or fisheries.
- Demonstrated experience with coastal navigation, electronic navigation, and dead reckoning.
- Experience training others in small vessel operation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of small vessel operation, trailering, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Proven ability to repair and troubleshoot engines and machinery.
- High-level independent problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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 or offshore or field medic training
- College-level coursework in a marine or science-related field
Deployment:
- Deployment to Antarctica is required for 6 months, starting in Fall 2026.
- Must complete physical and dental examinations required by the NSF.
Salary: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00