Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.75 - $35.50
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
comprehensive benefits
medical benefits
Workers compensation insurance
401(k) Plan
Merit-based financial rewards
flexibility
Work-life balance
Collaborative team atmosphere
Learning and development opportunities
Job Description
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services with a focus on water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure projects worldwide. Established as an industry leader, Tetra Tech employs over 30,000 professionals who work collaboratively to deliver innovative, science-driven solutions that address complex challenges in environmental protection, infrastructure development, and clean energy transitions. The company is committed to driving positive change and improving lives on a global scale, having impacted over 625 million lives through its projects and expertise. Known for its dedication to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, Tetra Tech operates across diverse sectors, including marine services, offshore energy... Show More
Job Requirements
- USCG 100TN Captain's license
- Minimum 5 years of vessel piloting and navigation experience
- Experience operating vessels from 12-50 feet in length
- Ability to work independently and manage vessel systems
- Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and navigate rugged terrain
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally about 40% of the year
- Ability to work in harsh weather and offshore conditions
- Compliance with USCG, OSHA, and safety regulations
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to pass USCG physical
- Pre-employment drug screen
- Commitment to safety and professional development
Job Qualifications
- USCG 100TN Captain's license or OUPV 'Six-pack' license may be considered
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience piloting, navigating, and maintaining vessels as a licensed merchant mariner
- Demonstrated proficiency operating small vessels from 12-50 feet with additional experience as master, mate or engineer on larger vessels desirable
- Current STCW basic safety training certificate is desirable
- Commercial driver’s license and towing experience for oversized trailers desirable
- Experience working in fast-paced construction or consulting environments
- Instrumentation experience with echosounders, GNSS/GPS receivers, chart plotters, radar, mobile LiDAR, multibeam echo-sounders, sidescan sonar, GPS-integrated inertial navigation systems, and underwater video
- Familiarity with sampling equipment including vibracorer, Van Veen, Niskin samplers, otter-trawls, box-corer, and gravity corer is beneficial
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Ability to pass USCG physical
Job Duties
- Work aboard boats from approximately 12-250 feet in length domestically and internationally
- Independently manage and operate Tetra Tech-owned vessels from 12-50 feet at various project locations in the USA
- Take full responsibility for vessel operation including navigation, towing, launch and recovery, and maintenance of safety, mechanical and electrical systems
- Operate as vessel master making decisions and recommendations while following project leadership
- Manage deck activities during collection of multibeam and single beam echosounder data, sediment and water sampling, and deployment of oceanographic platforms
- Configure, operate and repair vessels in remote locations using available materials and tools
- Identify and communicate risks related to vessel systems and project goals to ensure safe and effective task completion
- Develop and follow plans, specifications, standard operating procedures, and promote safety protocols
- Competently use Microsoft Office, Windows OS, and specialized surveying and charting software
- Maintain and troubleshoot vessel motors, controls, electronics, and trailers including repairs of mechanical components
- Pilot boats precisely along survey lines using navigation software and survey equipment
- Exhibit self-motivation, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn new skills
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Travel domestically and internationally approximately 40% of the year for assignments of varying duration
- Work in challenging weather and offshore conditions
- Safely load and unload equipment up to 50 pounds and navigate rugged terrain and ship ladders
- Ensure compliance with USCG, OSHA, and internal procedures
- Pursue continuous professional development
- Report all health and safety incidents
- Perform additional duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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