careers

careers at TDI-Brooks

TDI-Brooks operates five research vessels on a global basis and are always looking for people with the right experience and expertise which are vital to the success of our projects. 

Browse the latest vacancies below and see where your career at TDI-Brooks can take you.

Please email CV along with all required documentation to crewing@tdi-bi.com 

Marine Position: Master

Master's Job Description

Vessel Masters Required Qualifications:

  • Must possess a Master’s Endorsement 200grt or greater,
  • STCW Compliant, OC Endorsement (preferred but not required in all circumstances).
  • A valid USCG - 719K Medical Certificate
  • A valid Passport (preferred but not required)
  • A valid TWIC Card (preferred but not required in all circumstances)

Position Summary for Vessel Masters:

  • Supervises the safe operation and maintenance of vessels.
  • Conducts on-the-job training and conducts drills per USCG requirements.
  • Assists the Port Captain in daily operations and documentation processes.
  • Ensures crew/vessel safety and compliance with company safety instructions and USCG regulations.
  • Confers with the Port Captain on all issues pertaining to safety, discipline, purchasing and training.
  • Accurately maintains all required logbooks and vessel documentation.
  • Ensures the proper PPE is available and worn at all times, for the assigned tasks.
  • Ensures that all crew members are in compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
  • Advanced understanding of vessel handling fundamentals.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Additional knowledge/enhanced skill sets may be required by assignment or contract.
  • Additional experience/education and technical training may be required by contract or assignment.

Master’s Responsibility and Authority

Responsibility:

  • The safe and efficient operation of the vessel
  • Complying with the laws of safe navigation
  • Implementing the Safety and Environmental policies of TDI Brooks International Inc.
  • Motivating the crew to observe the Safety and Environmental policies of TDI Brooks International Inc
  • Acting as Vessel Security Officer

Authority:
The Master’s authority at sea is supreme and overriding in regards to the safety of the Crew, the Vessel, the vessel’s Cargo. The Master is in overall command of the ship and operations aboard. The Vessel Master maintains the responsibility to make informed, appropriate, and concise decisions pertaining to vessel safety and pollution prevention.

Duties:

  • The master must understand, implement and support TDI Brooks International Inc. Policies and Procedures
  • Any regulations applicable to vessel operations
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting for equipment failures, Vessel and Personnel Incidents, Crew Illnesses
  • Conduct Drills and Safety Meetings
  • Perform Employment Evaluations for crewmembers
  • Comply with the Company Safety Management Manual (SMM)
  • Comply with the Oil Pollution Response Plan
  • Comply with the Ballast Water Management Plan
  • Comply with the Waste Management Plan

Please email CV along with all required documentation to crewing@tdi-bi.com 

Marine Position: Chief Mate

Chief Mate Job Description

Chief Mate Required Qualifications

  • Must possess a Mate’s Endorsement 200grt or greater,
  • STCW Complaint, OC Endorsements are preferred but not required in all circumstances
  • A valid USCG - 719K Medical Certificate
  • A valid Passport (preferred but not required)
  • A valid TWIC Card

Position Summary for Chief Mates

  • University Graduates and Trade Schools are preferred but not required.
  • Promotes a Safe Work Environment:
  • Demonstrates care for the safety and well-being of personnel.
  • Attend required Safety and Operational Meetings.
  • Perform Vessel Crew, Performance Assessments
  • Train new hires in company training systems and procedures
  • Participate in Emergency Drills and respond to emergency situations
  • Execute all tasks and task steps in a disciplined manner, while following the sequence detailed in the relevant procedures.

HSE Requirements

  • Act as an avenue to ensure all personnel grievances have voice
  • Promote a Safe, Professional and Respectful Work Environment
  • Execute work in accordance with Company Safety Practices
  • Exercise and authorize, “Stop Work Authority”
  • Comply with the company requirements to safeguard Personnel
  • Maintain a safe and organized work area
  • Ensure subordinate personnel are properly trained in work practices
  • Ensure subordinates are trained prior to work tasks
  • Ensure that the TDI’s, HSE policies are communicated and understood by all personnel
  • Play an active role in safety meetings
  • Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained
  • Ensure that subordinates understand their roles posted on the Station Bill
  • Report all incidents, and potential hazards to supervisors

Duties:

  • Exercise Safe practices for vessel navigation at all times
  • Be familiar with the vessel navigation equipment
  • Assist with voyage planning
  • Provide assistance to the master as requested
  • Ensure vessel navigational equipment is tested and functional
  • Ensure proper maintenance of deck equipment
  • Ensure proper maintenance of firefighting and lifesaving equipment
  • Ensure the watertight integrity of the vessel
  • Develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent and capable
  • Provide leadership and motivation to vessel crews
  • Promote an atmosphere of continuous improvement
  • Apply conservative and appropriate language during professional conversation

Please email CV along with all required documentation to crewing@tdi-bi.com 

Marine Position: Second Mate

Second Mate Job Description

Second Mate Required Qualifications

  • Must possess a Mate’s Endorsement 200grt or greater,
  • STCW Complaint, OC Endorsements are preferred but not required in all circumstances
  • A valid USCG - 719K Medical Certificate
  • A valid Passport (preferred but not required)
  • A valid TWIC Card

 Position Summary for Second Mates

  • University Graduates and Trade Schools are preferred but not required
  • Promotes a Safe Work Environment
  • Demonstrates care for the safety and well-being of personnel
  • Attend required Safety and Operational Meetings
  • Train new hires in company training systems and procedures
  • Participate in Emergency Drills and respond to emergency situations
  • Execute all tasks in a disciplined manner, while following the sequence detailed in the relevant procedures

 HSE Requirements:

  • Promote a Safe, Professional and Respectful Work Environment
  • Execute work in accordance with Company Safety Practices
  • Exercise and authorize, “Stop Work Authority”
  • Comply with the company requirements to safeguard Personnel
  • Maintain a safe and organized work area
  • Assist subordinate personnel with work practice training
  • Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained
  • Assist subordinate personnel in understanding their roles on the Station Bill
  • Report all incidents, and potential hazards to supervisors

 Duties:

  • Exercise Safe practices for vessel navigation at all times
  • Be familiar with the vessel navigation equipment
  • Assist as directed with voyage planning
  • Provide assistance to the master as requested
  • Provide assistance to the Chief Officer as requested
  • Test Bridge Equipment regularly to ensure proper function
  • Assist with proper maintenance of deck equipment
  • Assist with proper maintenance of firefighting and lifesaving equipment
  • Inspect as requested, the watertight integrity of the vessel
  • Promote an atmosphere of continuous improvement
  • Apply conservative and appropriate language during professional conversation

Please email CV along with all required documentation to crewing@tdi-bi.com 

Marine Position: Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer Job Description

Chief Engineer, Required Qualifications:

  • Chief Engineer license, DDE 4000< (domestic vessels)
  • STCW Complaint, OC Endorsements are preferred but not required in all circumstances
  • 3 years< experience as a Chief Engineer
  • Training and experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and refrigeration systems
  • Possesses good communication skills

 Position Summary for Chief Engineers:

  • Supervises the safe operation and maintenance of Machine Spaces
  • Conducts on-the-job training and ensures engine room competencies
  • Assists the Port Engineer in daily operations and documentation processes
  • Ensures crew/vessel safety and compliance with company safety instructions and USCG regulations
  • Confers with the Port Engineer on all issues pertaining to safety, discipline, purchasing and training
  • Accurately maintains all required logbooks and vessel documentation
  • Ensures the proper PPE is available and worn at all times, for the assigned task
  • Ensures that all crew members are in compliance with company safety policies and procedures
  • Advanced understanding of vessel machine operation and maintenance fundamentals
  • Basic computer skills
  • Additional knowledge/enhanced skill sets may be required by assignment or contract
  • Additional experience/education and technical training may be required by contract or assignment

Chief Engineer, Responsibility and Authority

Responsibility:

  • The safe and efficient operation of the vessel’s machine spaces
  • Complying with USCG-COLREGs
  • Implementing the Safety and Environmental policies of TDI Brooks International Inc.
  • Motivating the crew to observe the Safety and Environmental policies of TDI Brooks International Inc.

Authority:
The Chief Engineer’s authority is second only to the captain in regards to the safety of the Crew, the Vessel, the Vessel’s Cargo. The Chief Engineer is in overall command of Engine Room Operations aboard. The Vessel Chief Engineer maintains the responsibility to make informed, appropriate, and concise decisions pertaining to vessel safety and pollution prevention.

Duties:

  • The Chief Engineer must implement and support TDI Brooks International Inc. Policies and Procedures
  • Any regulations applicable to vessel operations
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting for equipment failures, Incidents, Crew Illnesses
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting
  • Perform advanced repairs and routine maintenance
  • Participate in Drills and Safety Meetings
  • Perform Employment Evaluations for crewmembers
  • Comply with the Company Safety Management Manual (SMM)
  • Comply with the Oil Pollution Response Plan
  • Comply with the Ballast Water Management Plan
  • Comply with the Waste Management Plan

Please email CV along with all required documentation to crewing@tdi-bi.com 

 

Marine Position: Assistant Engineer

 Assistant Engineer Job Description

 Assistant Engineer, Required Qualifications:

  • Assistant Engineer license, DDE 4000< (domestic vessels)
  • STCW Complaint, OC Endorsements are preferred but not required in all circumstances
  • 1 year< experience as an Assistant Engineer
  • Training and experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and refrigeration systems
  • Possesses good communication skills

Position Summary for Assistant Engineers:

  • Ensures the safe operation and maintenance of Machine Spaces
  • Assists the Chief Engineer with on-the-job training
  • Assists the Chief Engineer in daily operations and documentation processes
  • Ensures crew/vessel safety and compliance with company safety instructions and USCG regulations
  • Confers with the Chief Engineer on all issues pertaining to safety, discipline, purchasing and training
  • Accurately maintains all required logbooks and vessel documentation
  • Ensures the proper PPE is available and worn at all times, for the assigned task
  • Ensures that all crew members are in compliance with company safety policies and procedures
  • Advanced understanding of vessel machine operation and maintenance fundamentals
  • Basic computer skills
  • Additional knowledge/enhanced skill sets may be required by assignment or contract
  • Additional experience/education and technical training may be required by contract or assignment

Assistant Engineer, Responsibility and Authority

Responsibility:

  • The safe and efficient operation of the vessel’s machine spaces
  • Complying with USCG-COLREGs
  • Implementing the Safety and Environmental policies of TDI Brooks International Inc.
  • Motivating the crew to observe the Safety and Environmental policies of TDI Brooks International Inc.

Authority:
The Assistant Engineer acts within the authority the Chief Engineer, with regards to the safety of the Crew, the Vessel, the Vessel’s Cargo. The Vessel Assistant Engineer, maintains the responsibility to make informed, appropriate, and concise decisions pertaining to vessel safety and pollution prevention. If at any time the Assistant Engineer is in doubt as to proper action of a procedure, the Assistant Engineer will seek full understanding from the Chief Engineer or vessel Master.

Duties:

  • The Assistant Engineer must implement and support TDI Brooks International Inc. Policies and Procedures
  • Any regulations applicable to vessel operations
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting for equipment failures, Incidents, Crew Illnesses
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting
  • Perform advanced repairs and routine maintenance
  • Participate in Drills and Safety Meetings
  • Comply with the Company Safety Management Manual (SMM)
  • Comply with the Oil Pollution Response Plan
  • Comply with the Ballast Water Management Plan
  • Comply with the Waste Management Plan

Please email CV along with all required documentation to crewing@tdi-bi.com 

Marine Position: Able Seaman

Able Seaman Job Description

Able Seaman Required Qualifications

  • Must possess an Able Seaman Endorsement 200grt or greater,
  • STCW Complaint, OC Endorsements are preferred but not required in all circumstances
  • A valid USCG - 719K Medical Certificate
  • A valid Passport (preferred but not required)
  • A valid TWIC Card

Position Summary for Able Seaman

  • Promotes a Safe Work Environment
  • Demonstrates care for the safety and well-being of personnel
  • Attend required Safety and Operational Meetings
  • Participate in Emergency Drills and respond to emergency situations
  • Execute all tasks and task steps in a disciplined manner, while following relevant procedures.

HSE Requirements:

  • Promote a Safe, Professional and Respectful Work Environment
  • Execute work in accordance with Company Safety Practices
  • Exercise “Stop Work Authority”
  • Comply with the company requirements to safeguard Personnel
  • Maintain a safe and organized work area
  • Assist the Mate with personnel training
  • Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained
  • Understand roles on the Station Bill
  • Report all incidents, and potential hazards to supervisors

Duties:

  • Exercise Safe practices at all times
  • Understand and perform proper “Lookout” duties
  • Assist the Master and Mates as requested
  • Assist with proper maintenance of deck equipment
  • Assist with proper maintenance of firefighting and lifesaving equipment
  • Apply conservative and appropriate language during professional conversation
  • Assist as requested with vessel inspections and inventory

  Please email CV along with all required documentation to crewing@tdi-bi.com 

Marine Position: Ordinary Seaman

Ordinary Seaman Job Description

Ordinary Seaman Required Qualifications

  • Must possess a Merchant Mariner Credential, Ordinary Seaman / Stewards Department
  • STCW Complaint, OC Endorsements are preferred but not required in all circumstances
  • A valid USCG - 719K Medical Certificate
  • A valid Passport (preferred but not required)
  • A valid TWIC Card

 Position Summary for Able Seaman

  • Promotes a Safe Work Environment
  • Demonstrates care for the safety and well-being of personnel
  • Attend required Safety and Operational Meetings
  • Participate in Emergency Drills and respond to emergency situations
  • Execute all tasks and task steps in a disciplined manner, while following relevant procedures

 HSE Requirements:

  • Promote a Safe, Professional and Respectful Work Environment
  • Execute work in accordance with Company Safety Practices
  • Exercise “Stop Work Authority”
  • Comply with the company requirements to safeguard Personnel
  • Maintain a safe and organized work area
  • Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained
  • Understand roles on the Station Bill
  • Report all incidents, and potential hazards to supervisors

 Duties:

  • Exercise Safe practices at all times
  • Assist the Master and Mates as requested
  • Apply conservative and appropriate language during professional conversation

Please email CV along with all required documentation to crewing@tdi-bi.com 

Marine Position: QMED

QMED Job Description  

QMED, Required Qualifications:

  • QMED license, (domestic vessels)
  • STCW Complaint, OC Endorsements are preferred but not required in all circumstances
  • 1 year experience as a QMED
  • Possesses good communication skills

Position Summary for QMEDs:

  • Ensures safe operation and maintenance of Machine Spaces
  • Assists the Chief Engineer in daily operations and documentation processes
  • Ensures crew/vessel safety and compliance with company safety instructions and USCG regulations
  • Confers with the Chief Engineer on all issues pertaining to vessel operation
  • Ensures the proper PPE is worn at all times, for the assigned task
  • Ensures that all company safety policies and procedures are followed
  • Basic computer skills
  • Additional knowledge/enhanced skill sets may be required by assignment or contract
  • Additional experience/education and technical training may be required by contract or assignment

Responsibility:

  • The safe and efficient operation of the vessel’s machine spaces
  • Complying with USCG-COLREGs
  • Implementing the Safety and Environmental policies of TDI Brooks International Inc.
  • Motivating the crew to observe the Safety and Environmental policies of TDI Brooks International Inc
  • Exercise “Stop Work Authority”

Authority:
The QMED acts within the authority given him by the Chief Engineer in regards to the safety of the Crew, the Vessel, the Vessel’s Cargo. The Vessel QMED maintains the responsibility to make informed, appropriate, and concise decisions pertaining to vessel safety and pollution prevention.

Duties:

  • The QMED must implement and support TDI Brooks International Inc. Policies and Procedures
  • Any regulations applicable to vessel operations
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting for equipment failures, Incidents, Crew Illnesses
  • Participate in Drills and Safety Meetings
  • Be able to perform routine maintenance
  • Perform regular Engine Room rounds
  • Comply with the Company Safety Management Manual (SMM)
  • Comply with the Oil Pollution Response Plan
  • Comply with the Ballast Water Management Plan
  • Comply with the Waste Management Plan

Please email CV along with all required documentation to crewing@tdi-bi.com 

Marine Position: Cook

Cook Job Description

Vessel Cook Required Qualifications:

  • Must possess a valid Marine, Food Handlers Endorsement
  • STCW Complaint, OC Endorsements are preferred but not required in all circumstances
  • A valid USCG - 719K Medical Certificate
  • A valid Passport (preferred but not required)
  • 1 year experience as a cook
  • A valid TWIC Card

Position Summary for Cooks:

  • Promotes a Safe Work Environment
  • Demonstrates care for the safety and well-being of personnel
  • Attend required Safety and Operational Meetings
  • Participate in Emergency Drills and respond to emergency situations
  • Execute all tasks and task steps in a disciplined manner, while following relevant procedures
  • Maintains a clean and organized Galley and Scullery

HSE Requirements:

  • Promote a Safe, Professional and Respectful Work Environment
  • Execute work in accordance with Company Safety Practices
  • Exercise “Stop Work Authority”
  • Comply with the company requirements to safeguard Personnel
  • Maintain a safe and organized work area
  • Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained
  • Understand roles on the Station Bill
  • Report all incidents, and potential hazards to supervisors

Duties:

  • Exercise Safe practices at all times
  • Assist the Master and Mates as requested
  • Apply conservative and appropriate language during professional conversation
  • Assist as requested with inspections and inventory

Please email CV along with all required documentation to crewing@tdi-bi.com 

Contact Us

TDI-Brooks 
14391 S Dowling RD
College Station, TX 77845

Email: info@tdi-bi.com
Phone: +1 (979) 693-3446