TENDER OPERATOR

Survey Vessel OperatorHelpOperates up to a 68-foot twin diesel powered survey vessel during all phases of automated hydrographic surveys by starting, stopping, and changing courses in accordance with computerized requirements.Operates a single or twin-screw diesel vessel up to 68 feet in length.Oversees, instructs, and directs deckhands and other boat crew in their operations, safety and activities.Directs the maintenance of all life-saving and firefighting equipment, lights, instruments, lines and signaling devices including the upkeep and cleanliness of boat.Directs crew members during special operations such as the rigging and deploying of sampling equipment, side scan sonar equipment, deploying buoys for marking obstructions and any anchoring operations that are required.Maneuvers vessel in path of drifting objects collecting material and floating debris into a hydraulic or electric winch or crane with a two-ton capacity.Maintains vessel logs of operation and crew and submits the reports in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.Serves as the responsible operator for rescue during emergency operations such as hurricanes, floods, etc.