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Houston, TXMarch 31st, 2026
Cargo Chief MateCome work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation. Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply.
Benefits you receive when working with Savage:
Travel assistance to & from vessel paid for by employer
A culture that appreciates team members
Profit Sharing
Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
Opportunity for growth
A commitment to helping our team members do things that they never dreamed possible
Job Summary:
This position is based out of Tampa, FL. The Cargo Chief Mate is primarily responsible for conducting cargo operations, oversee deck hands, perform and supervise deck maintenance duties, and stand a navigational watch (Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW). The Cargo Chief Mate reports directly to the Master for navigational duties and for maintenance and safety related duties, and additional duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities:
Performs inspection, testing and maintenance of deck and cargo machinery and systems as well as all firefighting, lifesaving, navigation, and safety equipment onboard.
The Cargo Chief Mate performs Bridge Standing Orders, Logbook Maintenance, Bridge Checklists, Emergency Checklists, Emergency Drills and Exercises, Emergency Equipment Inspection, Emergency Instructions, Work-rest oversight and documentation, Crew Sign-on, Onboard Familiarization, and manage crew changes.
Obtain working knowledge of the Safety Management System and comply with all procedures outlined within as relating to the position.
Accurately report and record maintenance related activities.
Assign tasks to Mates and AB's as required
Requirements/Qualifications:
Must hold the following USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements capable of foreign voyages:
International STCW Endorsements:
Officer In Charge of a Navigation Watch (STCW A-II/I-OINCW 500 Gross Tons or more)
Able Seafarer-Deck (STCW II/5), RFPNW (STCW II/4)
STCW Basic Safety Training (STCW VI/1), PSC (STCW VI/2)
Vessel Security Officer (STCW VI/5)
Medical First Aid Provider (STCW VI/4)
Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA).
USCG National Endorsements (Domestic):
500 GRT Oceans or 1,600 GRT Oceans or higher
Mate Pilot of Towing Oceans (Master Towing Oceans preferred)
Lifeboatman
Deck Officer Radar Observer (Unlimited)
FCC License.
Tankerman PIC Barge limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes.
Must have current USCG/STCW medical certificate, renewed every 2 years
Must have a valid TWIC card and Passport
Education/Experience:
High School diploma
Articulated Tug/Barge experience preferred
Caustic Soda experience is preferred
Physical Requirements:
Able to work in confined spaces, carrying heavy tools, climbing and descending ladders, consistently asked to lift and carry loads at least 40 pounds
Must have current USCG STCW Medical Certificate, renewed every 2 years
Additional Information:
A complete job description is available upon request
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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