Deck Cadet San Ramon, California

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Deck Cadet through November 5th 2025 at 11 : 59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)

Cadets are expected to seek out opportunities aboard for growth and development aboard the vessel and to be proactive in their approach to operations. The Deck Cadet will learn and perform the duties and responsibilities of the Deck Officer in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.  Cadets will focus on safety issues related to the working environment of the ship, watchkeeping duties and routines, familiarization of seamanship, cargo, and navigational duties under the supervision of a licensed deck officer to become eligible for U.S. Coast Guard license and position as Third Mate – Unlimited Tonnage. Deck Cadets will also become familiar with matters of administration and organization within the deck department and on the vessel as a whole. The Deck Cadet will stand navigation and cargo watches to learn watch requirements and routines as well as participate in mooring operations, cargo hose connection operations, and tank cleaning operations as directed by the Chief Mate. The Deck Cadet will also perform maintenance as directed by the department head.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to :

• Participate in company programs such as Near Miss Reporting, Work Hazard Analysis, Operational Excellence Management System (OEMs), Chevron’s Mariner Proficiency Management System (COMPASS), and any other onboard training and compliance programs
• Proactively engage the officers and crew aboard to take part in any evolution which will benefit professional knowledge and development
• Perform all cargo and navigational duties aboard ship under supervision of a licensed deck officer
• Gain a thorough knowledge of the basic aspects of seamanship, navigation, bridge equipment, maintenance, safety equipment, the various systems onboard (lines, pumps, cranes, winches, etc.), cargo control room systems, mooring operations, basic stability, etc.
• Stand bridge and cargo watches to learn watch requirements and routine as well as participate in mooring operations and cargo hose connection operations as directed by the Chief Mate
• Perform maintenance as directed

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualification :

Relocation Options :

Relocation  will not be  considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations :

Expatriate assignments  will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

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San Ramon, California

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