This recruitment will be used to fill future full-time, hourly, intermittent (as needed) Ordinary Mariner: Midsize Vessel Relief positions in the Marine Operations unit within the Division of Research and Innovation at Oregon State University.
These positions will be located in Newport, Oregon.
Oregon State University (OSU) operates multiple research vessels within the Office of Marine Operations (OMO), including the Mid-Size Research Vessels (MSRVs) R/V Elakha and R/V Pacific Storm, which support oceanographic and coastal research throughout the Pacific region as part of OSU’s federally sponsored marine science mission.
The Relief Ordinary Mariner supports safe, efficient vessel and science operations aboard OSU Mid-Size Research Vessels under the direction of the Master and Mate and in coordination with the deck department. During assigned relief periods, the Ordinary Mariner performs entry-level seamanship and deck tasks such as line handling, fendering, basic rigging, mooring and unmooring support, cleaning and preservation of ship spaces, and assisting with over-the-side scientific operations. The role may stand lookout and perform helm or equipment tending only as trained and assigned and assists with routine maintenance of deck gear and safety equipment.
This position helps maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive shipboard environment that supports research and education for OSU and partner institutions. Assignments are based at OSU’s Marine Operations Facility in Newport, Oregon, and may include temporary service on other OSU vessels—as qualified and needed—to maintain safe crewing and operational continuity across the fleet.