Able Bodied Seafarer (AB)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Role Objectives: The role of Able Bodied Seafarer (AB) is to serve as lead deckhand to assist the tug Master in the timely, efficient, and orderly operation and management of the company’s tug. This position is for nationwide offshore towing operations working a 21/21 schedule. AB must hold the appropriate and unexpired Merchant Mariner Credential, STCW Basic Training, Medical Credential, and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. The AB must be familiar with and dedicated to the safety, environmental health, security, and maintenance standards of the crew, vessel and company.
Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing the tug and deck machinery to enable the tug to get underway, perform work, or conduct maintenance,
• Monitoring the performance, safety, and cleanliness of the tug, its decks and lower holds, ground tackle, lines and hawsers, including but not limited to handling lines on deck,
• Performing maintenance on all assigned equipment and systems under the direction of the master, mate, Marine Superintendent, or management,
• Assisting in the engine room, in sanitary duties, with interior and topside maintenance, taking on water, fuel and lubes, or otherwise as needed and directed,
• Contributing to unity, good order, and discipline among the crew,
• Training other crewmembers on company policies and procedures,
• Ensuring that company policies and procedures are followed,
• Actively participating in drills, training, company meetings and on board safety evolutions, and enhancing the safety and security posture of the vessel,
• Assisting in vessel orientation for new crewmembers,
• Reporting deficiencies in the vessel or crew to the engineer and/or master,
• Maintaining a professional attitude during operations and whenever dealing with customers, partners or company personnel,
• Other appropriate tasks and duties as may be assigned from time to time by company officials or the master.

Skill Requirements:

• Manual dexterity,
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing,
• Strong problem solving ability and responsiveness,
• Good spatial orientation,
• Effective social adaptability, interpersonal skills and resilience.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Vessel operations as would be gained by at least one year of direct, hands-on experience in the Deck Department aboard towing vessels in domestic service, or similar experience,
• Minimum unexpired credential of National Able Bodied Seafarer (AB) Limited.
• Minimum STCW Basic Safety Training

Education:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Additional Qualifications:

• TWIC card and driver’s license required,
• Must reside in vicinity of Lake Charles, LA or surrounding area. be willing and able to relocate to that area at own expense.

Physical Requirements:

• Worker will exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly.
• Work onboard vessels in the offshore environment.
• Requires hearing, talking, grasping quickly, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, crawling and swimming.
• Worker is required to have the ability to see details at a distance and depth perception to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away, or to judge the distance between him/her and an object. Must have normal color vision.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions with no protection from weather.
• The worker is subject to noise, vibration, hazards, and is frequently in close quarters and small enclosed area and is required to function in small vessels.