Small Boat Captain - On-Call/Part Time
CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INCFlorida, United States
Posted March 18, 2025
Part Time
About the Company
CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC is a maritime services contractor that provides specialized marine electrical, engineering, and deck operations support to the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility in Guam. The company operates range support craft, multi‑purpose vessels, and high‑speed maneuverable targets, delivering maintenance, navigation, and mission‑readiness services for naval missile and torpedo range operations.
Job Description
Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking Part-time/On-call small boat Captains to support NOAA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) in Key Largo, FL. This role involves working dives in support of NOAA’s mission, assisting with vessel operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The Captains will operate small boats, maintain safety procedures, and contribute to the restoration of Florida Keys coral reefs.
Requirements
- Current 100-Gross Ton USCG Master License
- 2+ years of experience working on NOAA vessels
- Experience in operating overhead load handling equipment
- Experience operating dive compressor and fill SCUBA tanks
- Familiarity with boat hull, electrical and mechanical routine ship maintenance and repairs
- Basic mechanical knowledge of boats
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
- Familiarity with dive operations in waters around the Florida Keys (ideally, Captaining on a dive boat or as a working diver)