Master/Captain

Excellence. Innovation. Integrity. Passion.

USCG Master’s License required.

The captain is responsible for directing safe and lawful operation of the vessel to ensure the safety, health, and discipline of all crew onboard, and is responsible for the overall management and supervision of fishing and processing operations.

Essential Duties

Captains must be able to:

• Perform and/or manage vessel navigation and fishing operations of the vessel including but not limited to:
  • Commercial fishing equipment – Net reel, trawl gear, winches, cranes
  • Navigational equipment – Sonar, radar, fathometer, GPS
  • Communications equipment – VHF, satellite, telex, radio
• Manage and supervise bridge watch standing activities.
• Supervise all wheelhouse and deck personnel.
• Direct and manage all operations of the vessel not involving the direct operation of the factory.
• Coordinate with all vessel departments and supervise on a continual basis.
• Manage all at-sea medical and emergency operations.
• Assist the First Mate in providing direct medical care to injured crew as necessary.
• Direct the transfer of crew on and off the vessel.
• Maintain ships log and prepare all reports as required by the company, USCG and other regulatory agencies.
• Inspect vessel areas on a regular basis.

Work Schedule

• Typical work hours are 16 hours per day, 7 days per week, however, the Captain is responsible on a 24-hour per day basis.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, employees and the vessel will be operating in extremely remote and austere locations; often days away from land or dock facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to wear protective clothing and equipment such as rain gear (pants and sleeves), gloves, rubber boots, noise suppression devices, and use as required: hardhat, safety goggles, fire extinguisher, respirator, life preserver and survival suit.
• Employees will be exposed to various species of fish; wet, humid, and freezing conditions; fish processing equipment such as headers, movable and stationary conveyor systems, knives, hoists, pressure washers, cleaning chemicals, shovels, buckets, baskets, and aluminum pans.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees work onboard a vessel in the ocean which by nature produces varying degrees of motion in the factory.
• While performing the duties of this job, Captains are regularly exposed to moving machinery, vibration, and risk of electrical shock.

Education, Experience

• Catcher processor captain experience.
• USCG Master’s License.
• USCG Medical Emergency response training.
• Current HAZWOPER certificate.
• USCG Drill Instructor training.
• Earned High School Diploma or GED. Education verification will be required prior to hire.
• 24 months or more of relevant verifiable work experience in the last 4 years. Work history must be provided during the application process. No Exceptions.

Physical Demands

All employees must be able to:

• Board and exit the vessel by gangplank or Jacob’s ladder without assistance.
• Board or exit a skiff without assistance in all weather conditions.
• Ascend and descend steep stairways and ladders in all temperatures.
• Work at least 16 ½ hours per day, 7 days per week for the duration of the contract.
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.
• Stand and walk; lift weights up to and over 50 pounds.
• Use fingers, hands, and arms to push, pull and reach.
• Bend and twist.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Work long hours in all kinds of weather.
• Work in a cold and wet environment.
• Don life jacket, life vest and/or survival suit without assistance.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug tests per USCG regulations. This job is designated by O’Hara Corporation to be Safety Sensitive, and a pre-employment drug screen is part of the hiring process.

Mental Activities

All employees must be able to:

• Hear, understand, and follow instructions, directions, safety rules and procedures in English.
• Use interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Live and work with others in close quarters.
• Be away from medical care and supervision for 3+ months at a time.
• Share crew quarters, bathroom facilities, and common dining areas with other crew members.
• Discern between various shades of color for reading navigational equipment, charts, identifying and sorting various fish species as well as for safety signs, alarms and warnings.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance is offered to employees and qualified dependents, if elected.
• 401(k) with employer match after one year of employment, if elected.
• Meals, snacks, and beverages provided including diverse cuisine options while at sea. (Additional at-sea store available for specialty items to purchase and have deducted from paycheck.
• O’Hara will book and pre-pay flight and lodging from Point of Hire- Seattle, WA to Dutch Harbor, AK.

Compensation

• Crew-share compensation

O’Hara Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.