Captain (Exercise Vessel Over 150 ft)

About the role

Bowhead is seeking a Captain to oversee the safe operation of a vessel over 150 feet in length during an exercise voyage plan supporting the Atlantic Undersea Test & Evaluation Center (AUTEC) at Andros Island, Bahamas. The Captain ensures the safety of crew and passengers and manages the exercise plan.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all crew and passengers.
• Manage all crew assets to safely and effectively accomplish the exercise plan.
• Navigate the vessel safely, maximizing exercise execution and minimizing risk.
• Monitor vessel position to ensure proper deployment of MK30 and MK39 targets and recovery of exercise torpedoes.
• Communicate with range control, other range assets, crew and passengers, determine corrective action in case of system failure, and complete post-mission debriefings and documentation.

Required profile

• USCG Master 100 Ton Oceans license, Radar, Bridge Resource Management, and STCW certifications and endorsements.
• Ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance; US citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, and ability to work alone or in a team.
• Able to lift or move up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for long periods, and twist, bend and squat periodically.