# Small Research Vessel Captain

**Company**: Leidos
**Location**: 6314 Remote/Teleworker US
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Consulting

**Apply**: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/6314-RemoteTeleworker-US/Small-Research-Vessel-Captain_R-00186968?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_bc90ff0f-1c8

## Description

The Marine Division of the Antarctic Support Contract at Leidos has an opening for a Small Research Vessel Captain to work at Palmer Station, Antarctica for the coming austral summer season (Oct-April).

The Small R/V Captain supports all aspects of waterfront operations at Palmer Station. The Small R/V Captain acts as one of three resident professional mariners on Station, advising Station Management on all aspects of marine operation. Duties consist of operating and maintaining a fleet of fifteen active small boats, plus a number of reserve vessels, and executing all aspects of maritime training and safety for Station residents.

**Responsibilities:**

- Maintain accountability for, commitment to, and involvement with personal, co-worker, community, and project safety as a constant priority

- Operate and maintain a fleet of an average of fifteen active small boats, including inflatable boats and outboard motors, as well as the two 30' research vessels in the program

- Operate vehicles and equipment to launch and recover the small boats via trailer and oversee maintenance of said equipment

- Provide training and oversight for station personnel in marine safety

- Maintain records of daily operations including vessel logs, situation reports, fuel usage, equipment maintenance, vessel launch/recovery, and turnover reports

- Prepare and maintain documentation for Palmer Station boating operations

- Maintain stock and records of extensive spares inventory

- Perform timely inspections of safety, lifesaving, firefighting, and other emergency equipment

- Responsible for mooring maintenance

- Responsible for the safety and cleanliness of various shop areas

**Requirements:**

- USCG Captain's OUVP license

- Minimum three years of experience acting as Captain, or equivalent experience in vessel maintenance

- Minimum of two years of experience driving motorized small vessels

- Minimum two years of experience maintaining small vessel systems and hulls, or equivalent

- Experience in commercial marine operations

- Comprehensive knowledge of small vessel operation, trailering, troubleshooting, and maintenance

- Proven ability to repair and troubleshoot engines and/or machinery

- High-level independent problem-solving and multi-tasking skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

**Benefits:**

- Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

**Additional Requirements:**

- Must have an active NSF Public Trust Security Clearance to be considered

- US Citizenship is required

- Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date

## Skills

### Required
- USCG Captain's OUVP license
- small vessel operation
- marine safety
- emergency equipment inspection

### Nice to have
- USCG 25-ton (or higher) Captain's license
- high-latitude experience
- oceanographic sampling equipment experience

---

Source: [Apply at leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/6314-RemoteTeleworker-US/Small-Research-Vessel-Captain_R-00186968?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)