Ordinary Seaman

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers and contributes actively to continual improvement activities.
• Prepares cargo for lift by attaching slings through shackles or other attaching devices. Checks loads for clearance, obstructions, balance, and proper attachment.
• Gives or relays hand signals and / or radio signals to Crane Operator to control the lift and movement of the load.
• Manually lifts, carries, and moves marine equipment, tools, and materials from place to place as required.
• Removes waste, debris, and accumulated trash from decks, stairs, compartments, and other areas of the vessel and dispose of properly.
• Sweeps and washes decks, bulkheads, and structures using brooms, mops, rags, brushes, air, and high-pressure water hoses.
• Assists in cleaning up spills and accumulated waste and takes all necessary actions to prevent tripping and slipping hazards.
• Keeps marine tools in good condition, properly maintained, and stored when not in use.
• Keeps lines, hoses, slings, etc. coiled and other materials properly stored.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of the vessel’s marine machinery and equipment using proper tools and following safety rules and procedures.
• Operates air hoists, hydraulic hoists, chain hoists, and other cargo handling gear to lift or shift heavy equipment.
• Assists in the care and protection of drill pipes, marine riser joints, and other tubular using such things as brushes, rabbits, thread protectors, and pipe dopes.
• Assists in assembling, dismantling, and maintenance of deck machinery, pumps, drilling tools, and other mechanical equipment.
• Prepares and cleans deck surfaces, superstructures, bulkheads, etc., prior to priming and painting.
• Paints prepared surfaces as directed ( applies coats of primer, paint, and varnish with rollers and spray guns in accordance with painting specifications).
• Maintains a safe area for task assigned. Stows all tools and equipment at end of each tour to avoid safety hazards for other operations.
• Participates in emergency safety drills and responds to emergency situations as per assigned duties on the Station Bill.
• Reports any incidents, potential hazards, or abnormal situations to supervisors.
• Stands navigational watch as required and under the supervision of the Officer on Watch.
• Attends weekly safety meetings and actively participates in all pre‐job meetings as required.

Qualifications / Education

Behaviors

As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions, relationships, and decision-making to help manage expectations, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Our five behaviors that define our culture are :

Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based.

Collaborate – Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another’s strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone’s input is valued.

Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.

Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop.

Deliver Results – Striving to deliver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.