Mate at Bristol Wave Seafoods

Unalaska, Alaska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

USCG Licensing, Longline Fishing, Deck Operations, Gear Handling, Drill Instructor Certification, HACCP Certification, Drug Screening Administration, Record Keeping

Industry

Description

The mate is a USCG licensed officer who serves as the backup to the vessel captain. Mate's must be able to supervise and direct all aspects of longline fishing operations including deck operations, handling of gear, etc. Working in the Bering Sea: Working at sea is physically and mentally challenging and requires long hours in remote locations, often several days’ travel from the nearest port. Our deck and processing crews work 16-hour shifts, 7 days a week. Most trips average 4-5 weeks in duration, but depending on the fishing season, catch rates, weather, vessel size and other factors, trips can be as short as 10-12 days or as long as 60+ days. Crew members generally work multiple trips (2 months or longer) in a single rotation. Compensation, Travel & Expenses: Payroll is crew share percentage. Crew share calculations are based on the net adjusted sales. Net sales are calculated by accounting for certain operating costs such as bait, fuel, observer expenses, etc. 40% of net sales go to the officers and crew. All travel for officers is arranged and paid for by the company, including flights, hotels, and meals while traveling. · USCG Licensing required: 500+ GRT or greater uninspected fishing vessel license. · Ability to act as backup to vessel captain, · Familiarity with all aspects of longline fishing required. · Drill Instructor certification required. · HACCP certification required. · Administering of required random and post-accident drug screenings – specimen collector certification required. · Ability to supervise deck operations, handling of gear, etc. · Ability to maintain accurate records of fishing operations, offload documentation, personnel files, etc. · Must pass pre-employment drug screening (commercial fishing falls under federal authority; we cannot hire anyone who tests positive for THC). · Pre-employment background check required (past convictions will not necessarily prevent employment). · Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BWS participates in eVerify. Vessel officers are eligible for healthcare benefits, subsidized by the company at 75% for both employees and dependents, including medical coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, voluntary life insurance, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a discretionary company contribution. Vessel officers are eligible to enroll on the first day of the month after a one-month waiting period.

Responsibilities

The mate supervises and directs all aspects of longline fishing operations, including deck operations and handling of gear. They serve as the backup to the vessel captain and must maintain accurate records of fishing operations.