First Mate Job at Lake Express - Lake Michigan's high speed ferry, Milwaukee, WI

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  • Lake Express - Lake Michigan's high speed ferry
  • Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

About the Role:

As 1st Mate on the M/V Lake Express, your primary responsibility will be to assist the Captain in the safe and efficient operation of the vessel. You will be responsible for navigating the vessel, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations, and overseeing the loading and unloading of passengers and vehicles. Additionally, you will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the vessel's equipment and performing drills, crew training, and other tasks. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the safety of the crew, passengers, and vehicles, as well as the overall success of the vessel's operations. Vessel is a day boat located in Milwaukee, WI

Paid on-the-job training is provided.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Valid USCG MMC Master of Self-Propelled Vessels Less Than 100 GRT Upon Great Lakes and Inland Water or greater
  • Valid USCG Medical Certificate
  • Valid TWIC
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working on vessels carrying passengers for hire.
  • Experience with vessel machinery, maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Captain in navigating the vessel, including plotting courses, using navigational aids, and maintaining accurate charts and records.
  • Ensure compliance with all maritime regulations, including safety, security, and environmental regulations.
  • Oversee the safe and efficient loading and unloading of passengers and vehicles.
  • Inspect and troubleshoot vessel's equipment, systems, and machinery.
  • Monitor weather conditions and make necessary adjustments to the vessel's operations to ensure the safety of the vessel, crew and passengers
  • Serve as On-Scene leader for any onboard emergency.
  • Serve as initial point of contact for onboard incidents.

Skills:

In this role, you will need to quickly gain an understanding of the entire operation of a high-speed ferry, including loading and unloading the vehicle deck, operating sophisticated navigation equipment, crew management, and incident response. Strong leadership and decision-making skills are beneficial in emergency situations or when making critical operational decisions. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, humble, safety-focused, comfortable managing crew of various backgrounds, and enthusiastic about providing excellent customer experience.

Full Job Description available on request.

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