Offshore Lead, Marine Operations

Location: Portland, Oregon, United States; rotational offshore schedule with long shifts supporting 24/7 operations. When off hitch, the role is ideally on-site, while exceptional remote candidates may be considered with regular travel to the Portland offices.

Salary: $180,000–$230,000 per year, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global is a public benefit renewable energy and ocean technology company developing ocean-based energy systems and infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead offshore operations including load-outs, wet towage, deployments, recoveries, moorings, and test campaigns.
• Manage a small team of offshore technicians and build the offshore team structure.
• Coordinate vessel operators, ports, equipment operators, divers, and other critical vendors.
• Work with engineering to commission, test, improve, and develop equipment and methods for offshore operations.
• Oversee maintenance of owned equipment and interface with regulators such as USCG and ABS.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Master in offshore towing operations.
• Experience with ocean towing and towing vessels.
• Ability to travel offshore up to 50% of the time.
• Demonstrated experience developing and promoting a safety-first culture.
• Availability for rotational offshore work, including 12-hour days, seven days per week while on hitch.
• Flexibility to accommodate weather, vessel availability, and mission timelines.

Nice to have

• Experience directing complex offshore operations, including first-time operations.
• Experience collaborating with engineering groups.
• Relevant maritime education and certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible paid time off.
• Company-paid gold-level PPO health insurance for full-time employees, partners, and dependents.
• Company-paid dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Access to 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA accounts.
• Equity participation and relocation assistance for a move to Portland.