36 Marine Operations jobs in the United States

**Job Description**
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.
We are looking for an amazing Manager, Marine Operations to fill this role, which is based in our Doral office. The Manager Marine Operations serves as a key liaison between shipboard and shoreside Marine Operations, reporting to the Director of Marine Operations. This role ensures the smooth and efficient execution of marine operations across the fleet by providing strategic guidance, operational support, and compliance oversight. It involves proactive planning, emergency response, and coordination with multiple departments to uphold safety, efficiency, and regulatory standards. The position also manages Nautical Operations Officers and supports strategic initiatives such as voyage optimization and decarbonization.
Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Manager, Marine Operations Is this you?
**Responsibilities**
+ Act as a primary contact for marine operations between ships and shoreside.
+ Provide operational support related to safety, navigation, itineraries, and compliance.
+ Liaise with shoreside departments and ship senior leaders.
+ Coordinate day-to-day marine operations including bridge equipment, charts, BRM, weather, and polar preparation.
+ Review voyage efficiency and support route optimization and decarbonization efforts.
+ Plan ship operations in collaboration with all relevant departments.
+ Support vessels during emergencies and participate in the shore emergency response team.
+ Share Marine Duty Phone responsibilities with the FOC Miami.
+ Manage Nautical Operations Officers and implement best navigational practices fleet-wide.
+ Approve itineraries and maintenance plans to ensure voyage safety.
+ Monitor weather and proactively address itinerary impacts.
+ Oversee nautical charts, folios, and related budgets and invoices.
+ Conduct shipboard visits for operational reviews and officer support.
+ Lead and support departmental and cross-functional projects.
+ Assist in polar and region-specific maritime compliance.
+ Monitor maritime regulations and develop compliance plans.
+ Support marine investigations, risk assessments, and safety reporting.
+ Represent the Director of Marine Operations when required.
+ Promote and uphold HESS (Health, Environment, Safety, and Security) standards and leadership.
**Requirements**
+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
+ Master Mariner's License (Unlimited).
+ Relevant passenger ship qualifications and certifications.
+ Minimum 5 years of seagoing experience as a Deck Officer (First Officer Bridge Manager or higher).
+ Strong knowledge of passenger shipping operations and global itineraries.
+ Effective oral and written communication skills.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams.
+ **This position is considered Hybrid and follows the Company's schedule of three days in the office per week (Tuesday - Thursday)**
**What You Can Expect**
+ Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
+ Health Benefits
+ 401(k)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
+ Training & Professional Development
+ Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
+ Rewards & Incentives
**Our Culture. Stronger Together**
Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: ** is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
**Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)**
Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact
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Job Overview

UIC, Bowhead Transport is seeking a seasonal, land based, Marine Operations Laborer. The role involves safely performing tasks assigned by the Cargo Operations group. Responsibilities include lashing, housekeeping on the barge and yards, minor forklift maintenance, and spill response. Regular travel throughout Alaska between May and October is expected.

Responsibilities

Marine Operations Laborer Essential Functions Include:

• Perform all tasks assigned by the cargo operations group
• Lashing and securing cargo on the barge
• Daily housekeeping on the barges and in the yards
• Under the supervision of the Barge Master, perform minor preventive maintenance on various equipment
• Travel throughout Alaska between April and October as required
• Other duties as assigned

Licenses, Credentials, Requirements and Experience:

• Must have a valid Drivers License.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to pass Air Force background check.
• The ability to obtain a NSTC (North Slope Training Cooperative) training certification and a BP Transit Badge.
• Any experience in a labor-intensive job.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to dock, port, bay, beaches, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of normal duty hours. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

• Repetitive movements of the neck, shoulder, wrist, low back.
• Static postures of the neck, shoulders, wrist, and low back.
• Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.
• Handling of cables, chains, or hooks.
• Particular attention is paid to other workers who may give hand signals to guide the movement of the object through the workspace.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.
• Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise.
• Walking on slippery, uneven surfaces.
• Remote work sites (No dispensary or hospital).

Qualifications

About Bowhead Transport and the UIC Corporation:

UIC is one of Alaskas largest companies with 4,000 employees and fifty-four subsidiaries. UIC is proud of our expanding operations which currently span over twenty-five different industries and business lines throughout most of the United States and in many foreign countries. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder values. Bowhead Transport is the Northwest marine division of the UIC organization. We have a diverse fleet of vessels that provide our customers with comprehensive marine solutions in challenging environments throughout Alaska.

Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, Bowhead Transport Company offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees.

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Laborer Marine Operations

UIC, Bowhead Transport seeks a seasonal, land based, Marine Operations Laborer to be responsible for safely performing all tasks assigned by the Cargo Operations group. Tasks will routinely include lashing, housekeeping on the barge and yards, minor forklift maintenance and spill response. Regular travel throughout Alaska between the months of May through October is expected.

Laborer Marine Operations

UIC, Bowhead Transport seeks a seasonal, land based, Marine Operations Laborer to be responsible for safely performing all tasks assigned by the Cargo Operations group. Tasks will routinely include lashing, housekeeping on the barge and yards, minor forklift maintenance and spill response. Regular travel throughout Alaska between the months of May through October is expected.

Responsibilities

Marine Operations Laborer Essential Functions Include:

• Perform all tasks assigned by the cargo operations group
• Lashing and securing cargo on the barge
• Daily housekeeping on the barges and in the yards
• Under the supervision of the Barge Master, perform minor preventive maintenance on various equipment
• Travel throughout Alaska between the months of April & October as required
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Licenses, Credentials, Requirements and Experience:

• Must have a valid Drivers License.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to pass Air Force background check.
• The ability to obtain a NSTC (North Slope Training Cooperative) training certification and a BP Transit Badge.
• Any experience in a labor-intensive job.
  
  

Physical & Environmental Demands:

The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to dock, port, bay, beaches, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of normal duty hours. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

• Repetitive movements of the neck, shoulder, wrist, low back.
• Static postures of the neck, shoulders, wrist, and low back.
• Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.
• Handling of cables, chains, or hooks.
• Particular attention is paid to other workers who may give hand signals to guide the movement of the object through the workspace.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.
• Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise.
• Walking on slippery, uneven surfaces.
• Remote work sites (No dispensary or hospital).
  
  

Qualifications

About Bowhead Transport and the UIC Corporation:

UIC is one of Alaskas largest companies with 4,000 employees and fifty-four subsidiaries, UIC is proud of our expanding operations which currently span over twenty-five different industries and business lines throughout most of the United States and in many foreign countries. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder values. Bowhead Transport is the Northwest marine division of the UIC organization. We have a diverse fleet of vessels that provide our customers with comprehensive marine solutions in challenging environments throughout Alaska.

Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, Bowhead Transport Company offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees.

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Overview

Laborer Marine Operations

UIC, Bowhead Transport seeks a seasonal, land based, Marine Operations Laborer to be responsible for safely performing all tasks assigned by the Cargo Operations group. Tasks will routinely include lashing, housekeeping on the barge and yards, minor forklift maintenance and spill response. Regular travel throughout Alaska between the months of May through October is expected.

Responsibilities

Marine Operations Laborer Essential Functions Include:

• Perform all tasks assigned by the cargo operations group
• Lashing and securing cargo on the barge
• Daily housekeeping on the barges and in the yards
• Under the supervision of the Barge Master, perform minor preventive maintenance on various equipment
• Travel throughout Alaska between the months of April & October as required
• Other duties as assigned

Licenses, Credentials, Requirements and Experience:

• Must have a valid Drivers License.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to pass Air Force background check.
• The ability to obtain a NSTC (North Slope Training Cooperative) training certification and a BP Transit Badge.
• Any experience in a labor-intensive job.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to dock, port, bay, beaches, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of normal duty hours. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

• Repetitive movements of the neck, shoulder, wrist, low back.
• Static postures of the neck, shoulders, wrist, and low back.
• Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.
• Handling of cables, chains, or hooks.
• Particular attention is paid to other workers who may give hand signals to guide the movement of the object through the workspace.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.
• Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise.
• Walking on slippery, uneven surfaces.
• Remote work sites (No dispensary or hospital).

Qualifications

About Bowhead Transport and the UIC Corporation:

UIC is one of Alaskas largest companies with 4,000 employees and fifty-four subsidiaries, UIC is proud of our expanding operations which currently span over twenty-five different industries and business lines throughout most of the United States and in many foreign countries. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder values. Bowhead Transport is the Northwest marine division of the UIC organization. We have a diverse fleet of vessels that provide our customers with comprehensive marine solutions in challenging environments throughout Alaska.

Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, Bowhead Transport Company offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees.

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Overview

Laborer Marine Operations

UIC, Bowhead Transport seeks a seasonal, land based, Marine Operations Laborer to be responsible for safely performing all tasks assigned by the Cargo Operations group. Tasks will routinely include lashing, housekeeping on the barge and yards, minor forklift maintenance and spill response. Regular travel throughout Alaska between the months of May through October is expected.

Responsibilities

Marine Operations Laborer Essential Functions Include:

• Perform all tasks assigned by the cargo operations group

• Lashing and securing cargo on the barge

• Daily housekeeping on the barges and in the yards

• Under the supervision of the Barge Master, perform minor preventive maintenance on various equipment

• Travel throughout Alaska between the months of April & October as required

• Other duties as assigned

Licenses, Credentials, Requirements and Experience:

• Must have a valid Drivers License.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Must be able to pass Air Force background check.

• The ability to obtain a NSTC (North Slope Training Cooperative) training certification and a BP Transit Badge.

• Any experience in a labor-intensive job.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to dock, port, bay, beaches, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of normal duty hours. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

• Repetitive movements of the neck, shoulder, wrist, low back.

• Static postures of the neck, shoulders, wrist, and low back.

• Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.

• Handling of cables, chains, or hooks.

• Particular attention is paid to other workers who may give hand signals to guide the movement of the object through the workspace.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.

• Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise.

• Walking on slippery, uneven surfaces.

• Remote work sites (No dispensary or hospital).

Qualifications

About Bowhead Transport and the UIC Corporation:

UIC is one of Alaskas largest companies with 4,000 employees and fifty-four subsidiaries, UIC is proud of our expanding operations which currently span over twenty-five different industries and business lines throughout most of the United States and in many foreign countries. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder values. Bowhead Transport is the Northwest marine division of the UIC organization. We have a diverse fleet of vessels that provide our customers with comprehensive marine solutions in challenging environments throughout Alaska.

Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, Bowhead Transport Company offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees.

#LI-WW1

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UICs Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicants resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates must apply online at and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2025-23237

Category Laborer/Warehouse

Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage

Travel Requirement N/A

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Laborer Marine Operations

UIC, Bowhead Transport seeks a seasonal, land based, Marine Operations Laborer to be responsible for safely performing all tasks assigned by the Cargo Operations group. Tasks will routinely include lashing, housekeeping on the barge and yards, minor forklift maintenance and spill response. Regular travel throughout Alaska between the months of May through October is expected.

Marine Operations Laborer Essential Functions Include:

• Perform all tasks assigned by the cargo operations group
• Lashing and securing cargo on the barge
• Daily housekeeping on the barges and in the yards
• Under the supervision of the Barge Master, perform minor preventive maintenance on various equipment
• Travel throughout Alaska between the months of April & October as required
• Other duties as assigned

Licenses, Credentials, Requirements and Experience:

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to pass Air Force background check.
• The ability to obtain a NSTC (North Slope Training Cooperative) training certification and a BP Transit Badge.
• Any experience in a labor-intensive job.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to dock, port, bay, beaches, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of normal duty hours. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

• Repetitive movements of the neck, shoulder, wrist, low back.
• Static postures of the neck, shoulders, wrist, and low back.
• Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.
• Handling of cables, chains, or hooks.
• Particular attention is paid to other workers who may give hand signals to guide the movement of the object through the workspace.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.
• Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise.
• Walking on slippery, uneven surfaces.
• Remote work sites (No dispensary or hospital).

About Bowhead Transport and the UIC Corporation:

UIC is one of Alaska's largest companies with 4,000 employees and fifty-four subsidiaries, UIC is proud of our expanding operations which currently span over twenty-five different industries and business lines throughout most of the United States and in many foreign countries. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder values. Bowhead Transport is the Northwest marine division of the UIC organization. We have a diverse fleet of vessels that provide our customers with comprehensive marine solutions in challenging environments throughout Alaska. Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, Bowhead Transport Company offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

**Overview**
**Laborer - Marine Operations**
UIC, Bowhead Transport seeks a seasonal, land based, Marine Operations Laborer to be responsible for safely performing all tasks assigned by the Cargo Operations group. Tasks will routinely include lashing, housekeeping on the barge and yards, minor forklift maintenance and spill response. Regular travel throughout Alaska between the months of May through October is expected.
**Responsibilities**
**Marine Operations Laborer Essential Functions Include:**
+ Perform all tasks assigned by the cargo operations group
+ Lashing and securing cargo on the barge
+ Daily housekeeping on the barges and in the yards
+ Under the supervision of the Barge Master, perform minor preventive maintenance on various equipment
+ Travel throughout Alaska between the months of April & October as required
+ Other duties as assigned
**Licenses, Credentials, Requirements and Experience:**
+ Must have a valid Driver's License.
+ Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
+ Must be able to pass Air Force background check.
+ The ability to obtain a NSTC (North Slope Training Cooperative) training certification and a BP Transit Badge.
+ Any experience in a labor-intensive job.
**Physical & Environmental Demands:**
The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to dock, port, bay, beaches, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of normal duty hours. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:
+ Repetitive movements of the neck, shoulder, wrist, low back.
+ Static postures of the neck, shoulders, wrist, and low back.
+ Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.
+ Handling of cables, chains, or hooks.
+ Particular attention is paid to other workers who may give hand signals to guide the movement of the object through the workspace.
+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
+ Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.
+ Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.
+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise.
+ Walking on slippery, uneven surfaces.
+ Remote work sites (No dispensary or hospital).
**Qualifications**
**About Bowhead Transport and the UIC** **Corporation:**
UIC is one of Alaska's largest companies with 4,000 employees and fifty-four subsidiaries, UIC is proud of our expanding operations which currently span over twenty-five different industries and business lines throughout most of the United States and in many foreign countries. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder values. Bowhead Transport is the Northwest marine division of the UIC organization. We have a diverse fleet of vessels that provide our customers with comprehensive marine solutions in challenging environments throughout Alaska.
Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, Bowhead Transport Company offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees.
#LI-WW1
Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
All candidates must apply online at and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance ( contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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**ID** _2025-23237_
**Category** _Laborer/Warehouse_
**Location : Location** _US-AK-Anchorage_
**Travel Requirement** _N/A_

Laborer Marine Operations

UIC, Bowhead Transport seeks a seasonal, land based, Marine Operations Laborer to be responsible for safely performing all tasks assigned by the Cargo Operations group. Tasks will routinely include lashing, housekeeping on the barge and yards, minor forklift maintenance and spill response. Regular travel throughout Alaska between the months of May through October is expected.

Responsibilities

Marine Operations Laborer Essential Functions Include:

• Perform all tasks assigned by the cargo operations group
• Lashing and securing cargo on the barge
• Daily housekeeping on the barges and in the yards
• Under the supervision of the Barge Master, perform minor preventive maintenance on various equipment
• Travel throughout Alaska between the months of April & October as required
• Other duties as assigned

Licenses, Credentials, Requirements and Experience:

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to pass Air Force background check.
• The ability to obtain a NSTC (North Slope Training Cooperative) training certification and a BP Transit Badge.
• Any experience in a labor-intensive job.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to dock, port, bay, beaches, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of normal duty hours. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

• Repetitive movements of the neck, shoulder, wrist, low back.
• Static postures of the neck, shoulders, wrist, and low back.
• Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.
• Handling of cables, chains, or hooks.
• Particular attention is paid to other workers who may give hand signals to guide the movement of the object through the workspace.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.
• Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise.
• Walking on slippery, uneven surfaces.
• Remote work sites (No dispensary or hospital).

About Bowhead Transport and the UIC Corporation

UIC is one of Alaska's largest companies with 4,000 employees and fifty-four subsidiaries, UIC is proud of our expanding operations which currently span over twenty-five different industries and business lines throughout most of the United States and in many foreign countries. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder values. Bowhead Transport is the Northwest marine division of the UIC organization. We have a diverse fleet of vessels that provide our customers with comprehensive marine solutions in challenging environments throughout Alaska.

Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, Bowhead Transport Company offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees.

Apply for Job Job Opening ID 534395
Location Biscayne Bay Campus
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Review Date 08/22/2025
Regular/Temporary Regular
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About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

Performs general boatyard maintenance and schedules preventative maintenance on all vessels and vehicles at Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC). Operates vessels in accordance to USCG standards and provides training to all vessel operators. In addition, provides general field support for Biscayne Bay focused research conducted by FIU scientists and students, including piloting vessels, maintaining field and laboratory data collection devices and operating autonomous vessels.

• Responsible for maintaining the vehicle log as well as the inventory of all boats and truck parts at BBC. Organizes, receives, stocks and transports materials and equipment to worksites.
• Provides phone support of callers with boat and vehicle breakdowns in the field
• Maintains BBC-resident research vessels and vehicles
• Serves as vessel operator to provide support and/or rescue researchers in the field.
• Works closely with interdisciplinary, cross-institutional teams in support of the Institute of Environment's (IoE) initiatives in Biscayne Bay to enhance collaborative partnerships that foster the research, education, and overall goals of the program.
• Provides assistance to PIs and other program staff on implementing programs, new Biscayne Bay environmental research initiatives, and special projects.
• Manages vessel operations needed to support Biscayne Bay programs involving deployment/retrieval of autonomous vessels. Ensures compliance with rigorous safety and regulatory standards, safeguarding people, assets, and the environment
• Serves as the technical support lead for FIU Biscayne Bay environmental research programs by operating vessels and vehicles, maintaining field and laboratory equipment and leading field excursions.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required and 6 years of relevant work experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Departmental Requirements

Valid US Coast Guard OUPV/Six-Pack Captain's certification

Desired Qualifications

• Machines and Equipment:
• Kayak
• Autonomous research vessels
• Marine monitoring equipment
• Experience managing and maintaining research vessels
• Ability to operate research vessels, including OUPVs

Job Category

Staff

Advertised Salary

$45,000 - $50,000
Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Working Condition(s)

• Boating / Water Craft
• Operating University Vehicles (all types)

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check
• Drug Screening

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work off-campus to conduct research in various South Florida populations.
• Travel to FIU Campus
• Ability to travel locally

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications ".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications ".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How to Claim Vet Preference

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling .
For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at:

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at or email