Ark Vessel Deck Crew - Crane Operator - SpaceX

ARK VESSEL DECK CREW - CRANE OPERATOR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with team leadership and vessel mates to perform necessary topside duties at sea and in-port to support space hardware recovery
• Responsible for the cleanliness and vessel preservation process improvements
• Support a range of operations including, but not limited to: routine vessel rounds, mooring/unmooring vessels, laying, rigging, assisting with crane operations, operating NOV knuckle boom cranes
• Perform daily/weekly maintenance tasks for deck equipment while the vessel is offshore and in-port
• Assist the Duty Engineer or Mate on Watch as needed
• Assist recovery missions, working with SpaceX recovery engineers and technicians
• Operate the NOV Knuckle Boom crane in support of space hardware recovery missions and vessel operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) 
• Valid STCW Medical Certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Professional experience working with vessel navigation in accordance with United States Coast Guard (USCG) standards of training, certification, and watch-keeping (STCW)
• Professional experience working offshore within a medical or fire-protection related role
• 3+ years of professional experience working in a role that deals with examinations or licensing-efforts with US Coast Guard (USCG) and/or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) regulations
• 3+ years of experience operating Knuckle Boom cranes at sea
• Knowledge of vessel management systems, safety management systems, and regulatory programs such as OPA 90, MARPOL, ABS, etc.
• Willing to work outdoors and in maritime environments, and able to work flexible hours during mission support periods

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Position requires a Merchant Mariner credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with 46 CFR 16 and 49 CFR 40
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary; role may require travel
• 50-hour work week is typical, and may vary depending on site operational needs, flexibility is required