1st Mate

Ref#: J021110_1784510688

Type of work

Contract

Country

USA

Start date

December 1st, 2026

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Job description

First Mate

Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite - Remote Operations Center
Rotation: 28 Days On / 28 Days Off (Flexible)
Shift: 12 Hours per Day

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced First Mate to join an innovative maritime operations team based in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will remotely operate Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) from a state-of-the-art Remote Operations Center, working alongside an experienced operations team to safely manage vessel movements and missions.

This is a unique opportunity to transition from traditional vessel operations into the rapidly growing field of autonomous and remote vessel technology.

Key Responsibilities

Operate USVs remotely from the Remote Operations Center.
Monitor vessel navigation, systems, and operational performance.
Execute missions in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.
Maintain situational awareness and respond appropriately to changing operating conditions.
Coordinate with the operations team to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations.
Complete operational logs and maintain accurate documentation.
Participate in shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations.
Assist with troubleshooting and escalation of operational issues.
Maintain compliance with all applicable maritime regulations and company procedures.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices.

Required Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).
Chief Mate Endorsement.
100-Ton Limitation Endorsement.
Valid government-issued ID.
Strong communication and decision-making skills.
Comfortable working in a technology-driven control room environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) License.
Experience with offshore, autonomous, or remotely operated vessel operations.
Previous experience working in marine operations centers or vessel control environments.

Schedule

28 Days On / 28 Days Off (flexible rotation).
12-hour shifts.
Position is based onsite in Houston, TX.

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If you're ready to be part of the future of maritime operations, we'd love to hear from you.

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