Boat Coxswain

Vessel Operations Associate

Peraton is hiring a Vessel Operations Associate based in San Diego, CA. What you will do :

• As a Boat Coxswain, you will integrate into a small team charged with operations and maintenance of systems in support of US Navy mine countermeasures (MCM) missions in the San Diego harbor and off the coast of Southern California.
• This will include support to other government customers and Navy units as a qualified boat coxswain outside MK18 systems, including deployments to support 5th fleet in Bahrain, 7th fleet Guam, and 6th fleet Spain.
• Perform duties as a boat coxswain for the 11 Meter RHIB, 38' North River outboard, 27' Whaler and Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of the vessel(s) diesel engine, water jet propulsion unit, outboard engines, and boat mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems to determine route cause of issue and recommend a corrective action and conduct repairs as needed.
• Perform pre and post inspections of vessels and fill out daily reports and logs.
• Launch and recovery of the vessels.
• Navigation and communications aboard the craft and overall safe operations of the vessels.
• Testing and maintenance to ensure equipment is in operating condition.
• General maintenance and troubleshooting of Multiquip and Honda generators.
• When deployed in support of the fleet you will be responsible for MSE (Mission Support Equipment) electrical set-up and troubleshooting. If parts are needed, you will be responsible for reporting equipment issues through the Chain of Command.
• Cross-training with On-the-Job Training (OJT) and attending MK18 Family of Systems (FoS) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) courses to operate Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs).

Qualifications : What you'll need :

Target Salary Range : $51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.