CAPTAIN/VESSEL MASTER: Directs all aspects of the vessel’s operations, including fishing. Pay is based upon experience, qualifications and performance.

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CHIEF MATE: Alternates with the Captain in standing watch and directing daily operations of the vessel.

• SAFETY: Assures the safety of the entire vessel and all aboard. Ensures that all employees know and observe safe work procedures. Complies with OSHA and U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Completes Safety Checklists and alcohol/drug room searches.

• VESSEL AND FISHING OPERATIONS: Assumes second shift command of the vessel and assists in fishing operations. Maintains Captain’s orders pertaining to ship’s course and orders pertaining to fishing strategy. Plots course and establishes position. Determines and orders course and directional changes when necessary. Records daily activities in ship’s log.

• QUALITY: Assists as directed in daily fishing strategies to maintain quality and quantity catch goals set by the Captain.

• MAINTENANCE: Examines fire-fighting and life-saving equipment and ensures that defective or worn gear and equipment are repaired or replaced.

• TEAM LEADERSHIP: Coordinates the daily activities of the fishing crew and wheelhouse employees, as directed by the Captain.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Proven ability to safely operate a large commercial vessel on open seas and to provide safety leadership to others. Up-to-date knowledge of fire-fighting techniques, life-saving and other safety measures.
2. Must be licensed Chief Mate by the U.S. Coast Guard. Demonstrated ability to oversee shipboard operations in a safe, efficient and profitable manner. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate written records. Proven competence operating navigation equipment to set ship’s course or determine position.
3. Thorough knowledge of Alaskan waters, ports, weather and other factors affection fishing operations.
4. Thorough knowledge of the maintenance and operating needs of shipboard and life-saving equipment. Demonstrated ability to diagnose and correct equipment problems.
5. Proven ability to provide leadership and coordinate the work of others in a factory vessel environment. Thorough understanding of responsibilities under a teamwork operating philosophy. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work on any task where and when needed on the vessel. Proven ability to get things done in a cooperative environment, including willingness to seek out problems and additional tasks and take corrective action. Demonstrated ability and willingness to fill in and learn the duties of other department employees.